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by SV_BubbleTime 172 days ago
It would also be apt if the handover cost $10,000 but the engine cost $9000.

My framework 13 is OKAY. But the reality of it is the economics just don’t make sense with their pricing.

The biggest thing people can comment on the keyboard is easily replaceable. That’s cool and I love the idea, but any vendor could do that part.
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Ritewut 172 days ago
I had a Framework mainboard die and I was able to replace it myself with a free replacement they sent me without need to throw away the laptop. The economics make sense when you consider they don't get the priority for chips or the volume discounts that a company like Dell would get from AMD or Intel. They are getting scraps and doing what they can to make it work.
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SV_BubbleTime 172 days ago
Is that a viable business model though? That they’ll always be a niche supplier with low-vokume issues, seems like a tough market.

In fact, I think Dell or HP or Other could demolish Framework in a 1/2 second by offering a line that was even 50% the offering. By focusing on replaceable screens, keyboard, and standing the chassis for multiple boards and selling some parts they dry up FW’s moat with little effort.

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patmorgan23 172 days ago
That would be an AWESOME market development. Not great for framework but if they end up folding because larger manufacturers adopt most sustainable/interchangeable practices thats a win and I'm happy my framework purchase help prove/promote that market change.
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gessha 172 days ago
The same companies that can’t make a proper website to sell their products? Please. Framework’s got it in the bag.

I don’t remember the number of times I typed dell.com or Lenovo.com, looked for a replacement for my 10-year old XPS, and came out extremely frustrated with the experience. Not to mention the recent copy-paste nonsense from Dell with their Pro/Pro Max laptop offerings.

Good display, decent CPU, a battery that lasts a day, and Linux support - that’s all that I ask for. Outside of Apple(bar Linux support) are there any manufacturers that offer that?

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unethical_ban 172 days ago
That last sentence is just not true. Have an end user easily order and replace a MacBook Air keyboard, or easily upgrade their MacBook screen direct from the website.
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