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do you think the framework laptop is a good long term investment? (frame.work)
submitted 1 year ago by jackpot@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u01AbiCn_Nw mental outlaw video:

hi everyone, i was planning on getting a new laptop cheaply for about 500ish but then i stumbled upon this near-totally modular laptop rhat starts out at above 1000 bucks. do you think the cheaper laptop in the long run is just a false economy and i should go for the framework or what? if you want to ask questions go ahead but im mainly concerned about the longterm financials (and how well it will keep up over time)

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[–] olympicyes@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

They have an adapter that turns it into a desktop computer, sort of like an Intel NUC.

[–] jackpot@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

whos they?

[–] ninchuka@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Framework probably

[–] liamwb@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I think its made by Framework and Coolermaster

[–] Waker@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Oh... You mean like buying it and using it as a modular desktop? That could be interesting but I don't know if it'll have the horse power I need anyways (for gaming). For a home server I bet it'll be more than enough.

Also, I travel with my laptop somewhat frequently so a desktop wouldn't be ideal (unfortunately. I prefer desktops over laptops)

[–] bastion@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You know the 16 has a detachable graphics module, right?

[–] Waker@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I did not... I just had a look at their page and you're absolutely right. Fuck... I think my next laptop might just be a framework...

[–] olympicyes@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

No it’s so you can do something with the motherboard when you replace it other than ewaste. Here’s the part. It’s only $40 but you need to add a couple parts like a wifi module. https://frame.work/products/cooler-master-mainboard-case

[–] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Might work well as a little media centre or server, after all the form factor is pretty slim. Me thinks if anyone wants a gaming laptop they might go for a specialised gaming laptop for that purpose.

[–] Waker@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I agree. I really do want a framework thought, the fact that it's modular is so cool that it just makes me want to buy it... But the tech isn't quite there yet for my needs. Hopefully one day :)