I have to admit Mckay has a point, but Framework has been transparent with all of us saying in their first shipping update
“We know this delay is disappointing, but we prioritize building products for longevity, stability and quality. To paraphrase the saying in the video game industry, delayed hardware is eventually good, but rushed hardware is forever bad (even when it’s repairable and upgradeable)”.
They had a huge laundry list of problems, I’d rather wait for the issues to be resolved before I get my laptop. Heck, I waited to get into a later batch because I didn’t want to be one of the first ones to get mine. I want some bugs to be squashed and the manufacturing process to mature a little before I get mine.
It’s rare for me to participate in a pre-order, but the companies I have pre-ordered from are usually late. The Valve Steam Deck came out months after they originally planned. I’m just happy I can get a spot in line and as long as I keep my pre-order, I will be able to buy the product. That’s how I look at pre-orders, I’m getting a spot in line and I’m guaranteed a chance to buy it when it’s my turn.
Edit
I mentioned the wrong person. Sorry about that.