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Questions regarding Framework 13 Ryzen 5 7640U (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Hi,

I'm looking to switch from my M1 MBP 14inch to a Framework 13 Ryzen 5 7640U. I'm contemplating about switching because I really like the options of not having to worry about paying a fortune if I break something, and the idea of being able to upgrade the laptop later on is really cool.

I'm a second year student in college studying software engineering, so my usage of the Framework wouldn't be that heavy, just web-browsing, coding & compiling.

How long would the battery last for my usage if anyone has a similar workflow with the Framework?

For anyone that has switched from a Macbook to Framework, is there anything you regret or miss?

The only things that are still holding me back from fully pulling the trigger is the battery life, quality of keyboard and laptop, and 60Hz display, but otherwise I really like the product.

Thanks.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

In terms of the outright hardware, it won't be as nice, hands down. If you care about long-term reliability and not selling a kidney to fix it, Framework all the way. I have an M1 MBP 13 and I'm debating the same thing, have had it for 3.5 years now and would like more RAM, also afraid of what's going to happen when the SSD dies eventually, but might be more of an artificial rather than genuine concern. I did get to briefly check out a friends' FW 13 with the 7840U and it is a much nicer machine than it looks on the website. All aluminum except for the bezel, trackpad is usable, keyboard is better than the MBP in my opinion. I wouldn't hesitate to switch.