Framework makes modular, repairable, and upgradable laptop computers. Of course they wouldn’t be much use without modular parts, so the company also has a Famework Marketplace where you can buy spare parts and upgrades. And about a year ago Framework even began selling its mainboards to folks who wanted to replace or upgrade one in […]
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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 Mainboard breathes new life into the classic ThinkPad 701C with a “butterfly” keyboard
3 Comments on Framework Mainboard breathes new life into the classic ThinkPad 701C with a “butterfly” keyboardThe IBM ThinkPad 701C and was one of the most unusual laptop computers released in the 1990s thanks to a sliding keyboard system that allowed IBM to pack a full-sized keyboard into a notebook that measured just 9.7″ x 7.9″ x 1.7″. First launched in 1995, the laptop was discontinued later that same year. And even […]
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Auspicious Machine is a modular handheld Linux PC with a BlackBerry-style keyboard and gaming buttons
26 Comments on Auspicious Machine is a modular handheld Linux PC with a BlackBerry-style keyboard and gaming buttonsThe Auspicious Machine is a pocket-sized computer that bears a more than passing resemblance to a classic BlackBerry smartphone thanks to a 3.5 inch, 640 x 480 display positioned above a backlit QWERTY keyboard. But this little device isn’t a phone. It’s a modular portable computer with built-in game controller keys and support for GNU/Linux software. It’s […]
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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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Clockwork’s uConsole is a modular portable computer & “fantasy console” for $139 and up
23 Comments on Clockwork’s uConsole is a modular portable computer & “fantasy console” for $139 and upThe uConsole is pocket-sized computer with a 5 inch IPS LCD color display, a QWERTY keyboard, gaming buttons, arrow keys, and a mini trackball. It’s bigger than a typical smartphone, and probably less powerful than most. But thanks to a modular design, it’s also incredibly versatile: there are four different processor options available. Clockwork is […]
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Lilbits: Pixel 7 only runs 64-bit apps, Radxa Rock5 is shipping soon, and Netflix launches its ad-supported tier in November
Comments Off on Lilbits: Pixel 7 only runs 64-bit apps, Radxa Rock5 is shipping soon, and Netflix launches its ad-supported tier in NovemberFramework 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 […]
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Lilbits: More Pixel 7 leaks, DIY magnetic charger for the Framework Laptop, and Linux 6.0
Comments Off 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 […]
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MNT Pocket Reform is 7 inch mini laptop with a modular, open hardware design (crowdfunding)
11 Comments on MNT Pocket Reform is 7 inch mini laptop with a modular, open hardware design (crowdfunding)The makers of the MNT Reform began shipping their modular, open source laptop to backers last year following a successful crowdfunding campaign launched in 2020. Now they’re preparing to launch a brand new device. And this time, it’s… smaller. The MNT Pocket Reform is a 7 inch mini-laptop with an ortholinear keyboard, a modular (and […]