lingueenee t1_jas4dyd wrote on March 3, 2023 at 5:44 PM

Typing this out on an 11 12 year old 15" Dell Latitude, a business model designed around easy user repairs and upgrades. That's precisely why I still have it: you can continue to dive in to help it deliver contemporary, modern OS experiences (dual SSD Win 10/Linux). CPU, RAM, drives (including optical), keyboard, battery, etc. have been swapped out over the years. Used to be this was standard practice on devices. Now? Disposability is a feature.

So it's back to the future for Framework, though they really take user serviceability to a new level. Good for them. If this Dell ever dies most likely a Framework will be my next (and last) laptop.

NotAnAd2 t1_jatshge wrote on March 4, 2023 at 12:35 AM

It’s still very conceptual, but Dell is exploring a modular laptop. I hope it comes to market for real soon. There should be more options for this.

mekkelrichards t1_jaz55gs wrote on March 5, 2023 at 4:45 AM

If you are looking to buy a great laptop these days, I suggest purchasing a used Latitude 5000 series. The 7000s are also great still, but they are getting thinner and thinner and thus more difficult to repair. The 5000s are a bit more reasonably sized and easier to work on. I have been using Latitudes now for a decade thru my work laptops and as my personal PCs.

lingueenee t1_jb047xo wrote on March 5, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Oh, there is no lack of deals out there in the abundance of older Wintel hardware still circulating. If I do go that route I'll probably wind up with a ThinkPad or Latitude (my current model is an i7 E6520). No complaints and I don't anticipate replacing any circuitry soon but I confess the modularity and versatility, not to mention the current standards and performance, available with Framework designs are strong selling points.

Because the company is in its infancy it has a way to go in terms of product lineup and refinement but the ingenuity on display thus far has been quite impressive.