I couldn’t disagree more. Not bashing you at all, but I feel like Frame.work is doing a GREAT job showing us their roadmap, and implementing things the right way - not trying to rush… this year we got open source firmware, new hinges, new CPU options, open marketplace, BIOS upgrades and full transparency.
This machine was never meant to satisfy power-users, and the fact that Frame.work has been so open with the BIOS, firmware and github - that I’m here for the long run.
Framework’s mission emphasizes longevity and long term utility. As for the near term, it’s definitely not the most polished or trouble free experience (I’ve had to spend a solid few days to tune everything and still have some issues). But as I look past a few month from now, and given the progress of Framework towards opening up design files, firmware and more, I can only see continued improvements of my existing purchase and ever more control and customization capabilities as time goes on.
Through the above lens, it’s probably the best laptop out there. I’m planning to keep this laptop for a decade (as I did my last laptop). The real advantage of Framework will be realized well before then.
I’m definitely keeping my 1st gen batch 4. Firmware and Linux support have matured to the point where I have no major complaints and I’m optimistic that my minor complaints will get resolved over time as well. I use it every day and it suits my needs just fine.
I’m probably skipping the Alder Lake upgrade, though I do plan to get one of the CNC top covers and maybe the stiffer hinges.
Definitely keeping, won’t be getting any new intel offerings though.
Hinges are currently OK but may end up needing replacement in a few years if they loosen over time. I may possibly do the machined top cover at some point as well.
TBH I never wanted an intel cpu computer at all, and I certainly didn’t need a new laptop, but I felt that the ideals and mission of Framework are worthy of support.
Keeping mine. I was on the waiting list for months in batch 1 and it met all my expectations. While I kept my previous laptop as a hedge against the Framework failing me, I’ve only used it a handful of times over the past 11 months. I’m also glad to see upgraded parts being marketed now, such as the stiffer hinges, and new motherboards/CPUs.
I think this is proof that Framework is staying true to mission, and I’m thrilled. That said, I would really like to next see a larger laptop with a better keyboard as a sophomore outing. If that happens in the next year, I will show up and get on that wait-list as well.
Sadly my laptop will be going back, as I’m running Windows and i can’t get it to play sound to my TV through the HDMI. I have tried 3 different HDMI sockets, non of them will do it. But my old laptop works fine with HDMI to my Sony TV.
Well i have 3 different HDMI sockets, and 3 different HDMI cards. Non of them will work. 4 diffent leads. All sockets on the TV and leads work fine with my old laptop.
Yes i reached out to Framework. They sent me another laptop, but that didn’t solve it.
Weird, I do this with my Framework and multiple different TV’s all the time. Last week I was sending Zoom audio/video to a HDMI TV & OBS preview video to 2 others (mine & presenter) at the same time. 4 video outputs at once.
But I do have to make sure that I am plugged into the right input on the TV’s and use my own cable that I know works for video / audio properly.
Have you checked out (or created) a thread about this or talked to Support.
The keyboard on the Framework laptop really is excellent. I can type consistently 10 wpm faster on it just because of how well spaced it is. The extra travel space they gave us really pays off in having some positive feedback that you have indeed pushed the key.
Really love it and it was something I wasn’t really expecting to be that good.
Yeah, I feel the same when it comes to the keyboard. It definitely is one of the better ones in the thin & light space…probably in the top three.
Just need a Fn lock indicator.
…and spare keycaps from the marketplace some time later. (Don’t want to replace the keyboard section if I don’t have to)
The icing on the cake would be dedicated navigation keys (home, end, pg up, pg down, delete, insert). But that’s not going to happen comfortably on any 14 inch. So I’m happy with the compromise here.
If Framework ever release a 15/16 inch in the future…please consider the Omen 15 keyboard layout as an option? With another option being with numpad (for the 15/16 inch variant). i.e. Numpad or (home, end, pg up, pg down, delete, insert) keys.
Personally, for those 6 keys, I have a preference on the traditional 3x2 layout. i.e. key placement falls under the comfortable umbrella…especially when switching between full size desktop keyboards.
Now, also, imagine if the keyboard is swappable from the input cover, like some Dell Precisions and Lenovo ThinkPads…thereby giving you two options; with numpad, or with the above layout. That would be a first in the laptop industy.
Currently, the 14 inch Framework laptop’s input cover is machined in such a way that the keyboard layout is part of the input cover. IMO, the relatively more ideal way to handle this (when we have 15/16 inch units) is to separate the keyboard layout machining, from the input cover machining.
Like this:
The other thing that seems to be missing on the current Framework laptop is the slanted numpad with numlock.
