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Discussion around the Framework mission of building products that last longer by making them upgradeable, customizable, and repairable. Consumer electronics can be better for you and for the environment.
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Framework isn’t the cheapest laptop - upfront.
Framework is the cheapest laptop over time, as you upgrade though.
They also need to make money to pay their staff to make things. Unless you have the skills and time to fit intel/amds next gen chips on the existing mobo frame - for free?
If you’re that concerned about price, stick to discounted Walmart or Target laptops.
Framework is an awesome company that makes awesome products.
Honestly the Framework isn't going to be the cheapest laptop if you plan to do a lot of upgrades. If you are upgrading from the 11th gen Intel Framework to the current AMD motherboard, you are going to shell out nearly as much as you would for a new laptop when you factor in the motherboard, RAM, wifi adapter, and possibly new battery.
The ability to be able to replace individual components is incredible and should not be understated. Repair costs are where the Framework excels. It is much easier and cheaper to replace a broken display on the framework than it is a Dell XPS 13. Assuming the motherboard lasts, you can theoretically keep a Framework going for 10 years with minimal costs.
You need to replace the wifi again? Isnt that the same pinout?