Framework makes modular, repairable, and upgradeable laptops. Up until now all of the company’s notebooks have featured 13.5 inch displays and a chassis that’s changed little enough from one generation to the next that you can easily put a new mainboard in an old laptop to upgrade the processor, memory, storage, and other components. But […]
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Lilbits: Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor, Anbernic’s keychain-sized game console, and more
6 Comments on Lilbits: Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor, Anbernic’s keychain-sized game console, and moreWhen the first pictures of the upcoming Google Pixel 8 Pro started to leak earlier this year, folks noticed that it had an extra sensor in the camera strip, but it wasn’t clear what that sensor did. Now we (probably know): it’s an IR temperature sensor that lets your phone as thermometer. Here’s a roundup […]
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Framework Laptop’s updated DisplayPort and HDMI expansion modules consume less power (you can also update existing modules)
No Comments on Framework Laptop’s updated DisplayPort and HDMI expansion modules consume less power (you can also update existing modules)Framework’s Laptops are designed to be repairable, upgradable, and modular – the mainboard features a series of USB-C connectors that allow you to connect expansion modules depending on whether you want HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, Ethernet, audio, or storage in each slot. The upshot is that you get to decide exactly which ports you want, and […]
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Framework Laptop with AMD Ryzen 7040U coming in Q3 (pre-orders open now)
Framework makes laptops with modular, repairable, and upgradeable designs that allow you to pick your own ports and swap out every major component, including the mainboard and processor. Up until recently the company only sold laptops (and mainboards) with Intel processors, but earlier this year Framework announced plans to launch its first AMD-powered models. At […]
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Framework introduces a 16 inch modular laptop with upgradeable discrete graphics and customizable keyboard and input options
2 Comments on Framework introduces a 16 inch modular laptop with upgradeable discrete graphics and customizable keyboard and input optionsFramework has been selling modular, repairable, and upgradeable laptops with 13.5 inch displays since 2021. But while you can replace the mainboard, battery, and most other components, there are a few things that are hard to do without introducing a new chassis: like adding a bigger display or support for discrete graphics. Enter the Framework […]
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Framework’s latest 13.5 inch laptop (and upgrade modules) comes with Intel Raptor Lake or AMD Ryzen “Phoenix” mainboards
9 Comments on Framework’s latest 13.5 inch laptop (and upgrade modules) comes with Intel Raptor Lake or AMD Ryzen “Phoenix” mainboardsOver the past few years a startup called Framework has proven that you can build a modular, repairable upgradable laptop that’s actually a pretty good laptop. And the company has delivered on its promise: the original Framework Laptop shipped with an 11th-gen Intel Core processor, but last year the company released a new mainboard with a […]
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Framework’s modular laptops get cheaper thanks to an expanded refurbished program
The Framework Laptop is a modular, repairable and upgradeable notebook that doesn’t sacrifice performance, portability, or style for those features. But with a $999 starting price, it’s not exactly the cheapest laptop around. It has gotten cheaper to get your hands on a Framework Laptop since the first model launched in 2021 though. When the company […]
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Framework Laptop’s latest add-on is Thunderbolt 4 certification
The Framework Laptop is designed to be modular, repairable, and upgradeable. The battery, ports, display, and even the motherboard are user replaceable. And thanks to a modular port system, you can not only choose the ports you want, but you can swap them out at any time. That modular port system is designed around a […]
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Lilbits: More Pixel 7 leaks, DIY magnetic charger for the Framework Laptop, and Linux 6.0
No Comments on Lilbits: More Pixel 7 leaks, DIY magnetic charger for the Framework Laptop, and Linux 6.0The Framework Laptop is modular, repairable, and upgradeable. And thanks to an Expansion Card system, you can replace any of the four ports with another port, an SSD, or other accessories. You can also design your own, and one person decided to make a magnetic charging Expansion Card. One of the nifty things about the […]
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Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is a powerful, modular, upgradeable Chromebook for $999 and up
4 Comments on Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is a powerful, modular, upgradeable Chromebook for $999 and upFramework makes modular, repairable, and upgradeable laptops that let you swap out ports thanks to an Expansion Card system and upgrade or replace the motherboard, memory, and storage. Up until now, the company’s laptops have either come with Windows or no operating system at all (for folks that would rather install Linux). Now there’s another […]