Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Intel Core Ultra 3 & LPCAMM2
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Framework announced the Framework 13 Pro including full Linux support right from the beginning.

Some quick information about the Device:

  • will use Intel Core Ultra 300 (Panther-Lake)
  • updated Battery Design with (up to) 20h Battery life
  • custom designed Display Panel with Touch support (keeping the 3:2 aspect ratio)
  • LPCAMM2 for upgradable/replacable RAM without compromising on Speed/Low Power of LPDDR5X
  • milled Aluminium Unibody chassis
  • Full Linux support right from the start (including Firmware update via LVFS, Fingerprint Reader, etc.)
  • Haptic Touchpad
  • and all the repairability features Framework is known for

You can watch their YouTube Video for a quick summary:

I was looking for a new laptop to replace my old Lenovo Yoga 370 and initially disregarded the Framework 13 because of some downsides (low Battery Life, bad Camera, etc.) and was looking to go with one of the following devices:

  • HP Elitebook X g1a
  • the new Dell XPS 14
  • Asus Expertbook PM5 G2

or also a MacBook pro. I am using Linux since more then 10 years and never touched MacOS at all. So I was not sure if MacOS would work for me. But this announcement made it easy: It will be a Framework 13 Pro with Intel X7 358H!

  • dis_da_mor@anarchist.nexusEnglish
    1023·
    1 day ago

    this looks cool, but i have a note for those willing to stop using their working but more proprietary devices to get this instead.

    while this is more repairable and upgradable than most currently popular laptops, you shouldn’t upgrade if you don’t need to. if your device works, and you can live with the missed performance and other features, don’t condemn it to the e-waste bin, where it will most likely not be efficiently disposed of nor recycled, and add to the at least 62 million tonnes of yearly e-waste that is also processed by socially vulnerable people (including children) in economically disadvantaged nations.

    if you don’t have to waste it, don’t. reduce.

    • kittenzrulz123@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      8·
      22 hours ago

      Ofc if you want to throw away your old laptop you should give it to me instead :3

      Unironicaly though there should be a mass program where old PC parts and tech are donated from people who don’t want it to people who do (for example an old laptop that a retro collector might want or a broken laptop someone else might be willing to fix)

    • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      17 hours ago

      I fully agree!

      As much as I want to support Linux/repairability friendly companies, I want to avoid creating e-waste even more.

      That’s why, for my administrative uses, I might never buy a new PC again but only get Linux friendly used ones.

      As for gaming, I’ll still probably get a Steam Machine on top of my Steam Deck (got it used) as you need something more powerful and can’t just get something from 2012 if you want to be able to play recent games.

    • Axolotl@feddit.it
      1·
      22 hours ago

      Yep, instead upgrade when you feel to and keep the old parts as replacement in case something break, repurpose it or give it to someone that will use it;

      I’ve seen people using old framework parts for home servers too

    • torik@lemmychan.org
      1·
      23 hours ago

      Agreed. Don’t spend money you don’t have to just to fit in with losers on the internet.