Framework has delivered my favorite laptop thus far with the 13" model and now opened up pre-orders for their fabulous 16" model with upgradeable dedicated graphics and much much more!
Now the question is… When’s the 18" model coming out? There was a 2-year gap between the release of the first 13" and the upcoming release of the 16" so can we expect the 18" to come in 2025? I for one can’t wait until 2039 when we finally have 32" models!
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By 2039 I’m willing to bet we’ll have the option for 10 ft wide screens via AR glasses.
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sigh… I remember when the goal with laptops was to get smaller and smaller. Nowadays it seems like people just want bigger screens over everything else. At some point it just looks like you’ve got a TV in your lap! 
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@Be_Far pssht… dont give them ideas!
I’m trying; I’d kill for a dumb TV…
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A 17-inch display upgrade on the Framework 16 in the near future would get us closer 
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A 11" model would be also cool
Yeah I am also looking forward to have a dumb TV. And a smartphone that is actually pro-consumer.
Unless it would use the same internal components as the F16 I suspect the market is not big enough.
I would be happy with a 18" chassis that can contain all the standard parts made for the FW16. That way they just have to do the engineering for the chassis and have only a few additional parts to manage (chassis, screen and maybe a bigger battery…)
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Still no plan for an 18 inch model?
Considering the depth of the 16”, what bag would you fit it in?
You’d have to carry it around in a duffel bag.
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This is not a big problem. Thay can create a custom bag for it. I think other companies that produce 18 inch laptops have a free bag in their package. Or Thay can sell it as a DIY option.
They can also eliminate the GPU module to reduce the depth. Instead of GPU module, they can add three rear ports which is very useful. With up to 9 ports it will be wonderful.
New Generation of CPUs that are coming to market have powerful integrated GPUs that are enough to do basic to moderate graphical tasks and even are good enough for gaming.
Although I know that 18 inch laptop is a very niche and risky market and it may not have a good profit for Framework company to enter
For example look at this asus 18 inch model:
The only problem of this laptop is the CPU that is identical to amd 8845hs which is for 2023. It is powerful but old with low ai tops.
This has no discrete GPU
I’m not saying any 18 inch laptop is a problem.
I’m saying Framework specifically is, based on the aspect ratio (depth vs. width) of 16.
16 already does not fit any standard bag or backpack, and barely fits some carry-on luggage.
Thay can create a custom bag for it.
Who will? Framework?
With what money and at what profit?
Will they make a whole range of backpacks, hand luggage and covers just for one model?
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Framework has shown they can do complicated things that other big companies can not.
A custom hand bag is not such a hard thing for them.
I am also interested in a larger model. I think there are 2 ways to go about this:
- a proper 18 inch version just like the existing ones
- a faux 18 inch panel that can be attached to the 16
The latter option would mean the panel is extending beyond the boundaries of the laptop base right?
I actually think it would be possible to add an “extender base” that “slots into” the 6xUSB bays of the 16 and extends them just enough to create new compartments at the same position just further out, so that you can use your existing adapters.
In other words, any Framework 16 could become an 18 by:
- Removing the USB expansion adapters
- Installing the “extender base” that makes it larger to match an 18inch panel
- Swapping the 16 screen with an 18 one
- Inserting the adapter into the extender base slots that are similar to the original ones
I’ve never actually owned a Framework, but am very tempted to get one, though was hoping I could get a larger panel (due to visibility issues).
You kid but a Framework TV would be absolutely baller, especially in a sea of TVs with shitty garbage spec software and ads built in everywhere.
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I would rather prefer this instead of the company putting more efforts into yet another motherboard.
But I also want a Framework Input Cover with a Trackpoint.
Interesting. I currently run a 17” Lenovo Legion. So when I get my FW16, I am actually downgrading. As the legion and the FW16 have different aspect ratios, I won’t know if I will be missing the extra Screen area. I literally use mine as a “Laptop”, so 18” would just be too big.