[Collection] Wishlist Framework (Company & products)

[Anachron]

@2disbetter

I’m not sure I agree with a lot of this list.

Me neither, but it’s not about me but rather what other people threw into the room.

@2disbetter

I know it is a lot of work, but if you could reference the posts that are asking for these things on this forum in your list, it would be a better representation of the community’s wishes.

Will do, please give me some time for that.

@2disbetter

Full disclosure: I added UMPC laptop to the list. I’ve said it probably 6 times on this forum alone.

I saw this, I’ve allowed your edit to go through.

Edit:
@2disbetter I updated most list points with a reference.

[nadb]

You are missing the Modular Dock → EGPU using the standard expansion cards. I know mentioned it (got a bunch of likes) and others made similar requests later in the thread.

[Anachron]

@nadb

You are missing the Modular Dock → EGPU using the standard expansion cards. I know mentioned it (got a bunch of likes) and others made similar requests later in the thread.

Thanks, I’ve added it. I’m missing a lot, I haven’t read all the thousands of posts on this forum.

[Azure]

@Anachron

I haven’t read all the thousands of posts on this forum.

As someone who has read most if not all of the thousands of posts on this forum, you wrote up a very good list, and while I haven’t checked all your references myself, I trust that you did a good job of getting those too! Thanks for your hard work in making this list!

[Anachron]

@Azure

As someone who has read most if not all of the thousands of posts on this forum, you wrote up a very good list

Thank you! I’ve only been on this forum for a few days, but it’s good to know I hit the nail.

I’ve added the last remaining references and added one or two new wishes to the list while I was at it.

I hope this will become helpful for both the community and Framework in the long run.

My idea would be that after receiving input from Framework I could add those statements to the wishes and seperate them by state (or add a simple status to the current list) [open, WiP, no impl, hold].

I have no direct contact to the Framework people but I hope we can get this running as I’m interested in Frameworks long run success and willing to work on it.

Edit: I’ve added a new Firmware section.

[GhostLegion]

@Anachron could you add Coreboot to the list under firmware? Here is a link to the oldest thread on the subject. Coreboot on the Framework Laptop

[Anachron]

@2disbetter @Framework it looks like this forum is set up in a way that I can’t edit posts after one day. Can this be changed? Else it’s quite uselss to make such a list.

[GhostLegion]

@Anachron

Can this be changed?

turn it into a wiki

Edit: might have to be a mod to do that

[Fraoch]

Made it into a wiki.

[Jieren_Zheng]

@Anachron
For modules:
KVM module so we can use the laptop as a screen+keyboard/touchpad when we are working with headless systems.

For screen:
Maybe a lower resolution screen around 1080p (though might not matter considering Wayland Fractional Scaling may be implemented well by then).

@2disbetter

For example, the dedicated USB C for charging would fly in the face of the modularity and repair-ability. If you mess up or break your dedicated USB C port, how can it be repaired? Framework currently has a system that cost $9 to fix. I doubt it will get much better than that.

Dedicated USB-C charge port might work, instead of a module, we can have an additional replaceable daughter board similar to the Audio jack.

[Anachron]

@Fraoch

Made it into a wiki.

Thank you!

@GhostLegion

@Anachron could you add Coreboot to the list under firmware? Here is a link to the oldest thread on the subject. Coreboot on the Framework Laptop

Added.

@Jieren_Zheng

KVM module so we can use the laptop as a screen+keyboard/touchpad when we are working with headless systems.

Added it, already saw it on this post but forgot to add it.

@Jieren_Zheng

Maybe a lower resolution screen around 1080p (though might not matter considering Wayland Fractional Scaling may be implemented well by then).

I think this is a “dying” problem and we shouldn’t use hardware workarounds for software issues imo.

@Jieren_Zheng

Dedicated USB-C charge port might work, instead of a module, we can have an additional replaceable daughter board similar to the Audio jack.

That’s how I would imagine it too. Could be a useful addition and maybe even only requite a new bottom chassis replacement with an extra card.

[Omega21]

For Modular Phone, AR glasses, and Tablet? Does Framework Laptop can replace the case of the laptop?

[Omega21]

I wish that Framework Laptop offer different design and color?

[Anachron]

Hello @Omega21 and welcome to the forums!

I’ve added your suggestions to the list.

Have a nice day!

[Jieren_Zheng]

Can I add something for the wishlist, maybe an Magnesium Alloy chassis for even lighter weight?

[Anachron]

@Jieren_Zheng

Can I add something for the wishlist, maybe an Magnesium Alloy chassis for even lighter weight?

Since a stronger chassis has been mentioned at least a couple of times on the forums, I’ve added it to the wishlist!

[New_Customer]

A keyboard with multi-color backlights would be nice.

[BusyBoredom]

Branding-free options for all external components with branding would be nice. I think that’d just be the top cover and the bezel.

[Shiroudan]

@BusyBoredom

Branding-free options for all external components with branding would be nice. I think that’d just be the top cover and the bezel.

And the keyboard!!! But that’s already on the list

[Howard_D]

Sign me up for a 15" or even 17" with a 13th gen Intel HX series or even an AMD (The new 7040 series is looking mighty tasty) laptop with the following

1. At least two M.2 NVME slots
2. More external ports
3. Option to install an internal discrete graphics module (TB4?)
4. Keyboard with dedicated switches for BT/Wifi
5. Kensington Lock Slot that when used would hamper ability to open machine
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