Framework makes modular, repairable, and upgradeable laptops which can be a great choice for folks looking for customizable computers that can last a very long time. They’re not exactly the cheapest laptops around, but now there is a cheaper way to get your hands on one – Framework has begun selling certified, refurbished hardware, which means you can pick up a refurbished Framework laptop with a 11th-gen Intel Core processor for as little as $599. You’ll get the same 1-year warranty that Framework offers for new hardware.
Now you can buy refurbished versions of Framework’s modular laptops, with prices starting at $599 for a DIY Edition with an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor. https://t.co/NBb59LZ5QR
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2022
In other recent tech news from around the web, it looks like Google’s Pixel 7 series phones are the first to ship without support for 32-bit apps, Zotac has launched its first Chromebox (kind of), an ad-supported tier is coming to Netflix next month, (it’s cheaper, but a lot more limited), and the Radxa Rock5 Model B single-board computer with an Rockchip RK3588 processor that went up for pre-order earlier this year could begin shipping soon.
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are the first phones to ship that only support 64-bit Android apps. That means some older 32-bit only apps that haven’t been updated cannot be installed. https://t.co/jW8Wb0OWgg
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2022
Zotac ZBOX edge CI342GL is a Chrome OS Flex certified version of the fanless CI342 mini PC with an Intel Pentium N6415 Elkhart Lake processor that Zotac introduced last month. Actually, it seems to be exactly the same except for the model number. https://t.co/LPob6ti5fV
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2022
Pre-order reservations for this single-board computer with an RK3588 processor began in January, and now it looks like shipping will begin soon. https://t.co/AkvHHbFsZz
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2022
Netflix is launching a “Basic with Ads” plan in November for $7/month. Available in 12 countries at launch, streams top out at 720p, downloading isn’t supported & there will be 4-5 minutes of ads per hour. Some content may also not be available. https://t.co/8bFcOIsy3L
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2022
New firmware release for @thepine64 #Pinephone and #PinephonePro #modem, because a small fix in code can make all the difference. Still not perfect, but definitely better than nothinghttps://t.co/eAww35fu3S pic.twitter.com/GECCUhdsG3
— Biktor (@biktorgj) October 13, 2022
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