The Framework laptop gets reviewed, here are some first impressions

By The Verge
on July 22, 2021


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First and foremost: it’s admirable what Framework is trying to do. This is a laptop that DIY computing enthusiasts have been waiting for. And there’s certainly a lot here that’s promising. The ports and bezels are easy to swap, even if you’ve never upgraded a computer before — and that’s a legitimately unique feature. Plus, the fact that RAM isn’t soldered, in a chassis of this size, is an upgradability victory in itself.

By cnet
on July 22, 2021


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The beauty of this system, though, is that even if you never need to replace a part or find you can’t, you’re still no worse off than if you’d bought another company’s laptop. Nor do I see it posing a significant threat to the bottom line of any of the big laptop manufacturers. But if it can nudge them into rethinking their designs, we’re all better off.

By PCWorld
on July 22, 2021


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Framework’s first laptop offers friendly upgrade capability unseen today in other laptops.

By Gizmodo
on July 22, 2021

The Framework laptop has its share of kinks to work out, so I wouldn’t immediately consider it for an upgrade. And while its prices aren’t outlandish, if I were to buy a new laptop right now, I’d probably stick with a brand I know. The Framework laptop offers an awkward port selection to make way for its expansion slots, and it doesn’t have the best battery life. It’s also concerning that the computer runs so hot. It’s possible it has to do with the way heat dissipates throughout the laptop chassis, and that’s the trade-off for a laptop with removable parts.

By PCMag
on July 22, 2021

A unique notebook PC with admirable goals, the Framework Laptop is built from the ground up to be user-upgradable and sustainable for the long term, letting you swap out almost every part and keep your laptop for years.

By Good Gear Guide
on July 22, 2021

With the Framework, the future is about doing your own repairs and upgrading what you need to, rather than throwing the entire laptop overboard. That makes the Framework a particularly special laptop that we hope—we really hope—starts a new trend in the disposable laptop world.

By Tom’s Hardware
on July 22, 2021

Framework isn’t just selling a laptop — it’s selling a promise. The laptop half is quite solid. It offers a tall, bright 3:2 display, decent build quality and a keyboard with 1.5 mm of travel. The swap out ports, while effectively just custom dongles made to fit this laptop, do work as promised. It’s not perfect, however, with a reflective display, a cheap-feeling touchpad and some high external temperatures when under heavy workloads.

By LaptopMag
on July 22, 2021

Hands on: Frameworks’ Laptop DIY Edition could be the future as it brings flexibility, repairability, and upgradable performance to consumers.

By Tom’s Guide
on May 14, 2021

Hands on: The $999 Framework Laptop is a compelling ultraportable that doesn’t block owners from tinkering with it.

By Engadget
on May 14, 2021

What will motivate you to buy one, at least right now however, is the idea that you may be able to run this thing for years. If a component breaks that isn’t on the mainboard, you should be able to find a replacement. And you should be able to swap it in without any soldering or other such expertise. Many of the other parts are standard and easily removed, so when you need more RAM, a bigger SSD or faster WiFi, that should be an easy job. And, really, that’s what you’re paying for: The hope that you can use this device without complaint not just for the next few years, but maybe the next decade.