How to choose between glossy and matte display when ordering a new DIY? I don’t see an option.
Also is it just me or was FrameWork hinting about having played with other wearables (phones, tablets) already?
1 Like
Okay, good name, I’m in!
Honestly, I think we’re fine for now.
Since we’re both linux users and the kernel and firmware needs around 1 year to stabilize, I can justify getting an upgrade in 2025.
I was a bit disappointed that there were not more expansion card news though.
1 Like
Is there a reason that the 61W battery isn’t available for Ryzen 5 models?
This unfortunately isn’t the case. Seems to be locked to CPU models for DIY as well.
Low end gets 55wh only.
Yes, I did see the video page. 
Yes.
No.
Ha. Doh. Late stream, thanks for the clarification!
1 Like
It has been confirmed they are moving to all matte displays as a standard. Probably a reasonable move given the interest. However, would like to see a glossy option in the marketplace when it becomes reasonable.
This is correct. Fortunately, a user could upgrade to the 61wh and turn the 55wh into a battery bank. Great idea Framework!
That’s an interesting idea. Any idea how to achieve this with existing third party parts or tools? I would assume some custom adapter would be needed to attach to the battery and then to USB C?
Check this link for when the battery bank is mentioned in the keynote:
I do not have a background in electrical engineering. But my best guess is that it is going to require a microcontroller to regulate the delivered power. Also, the battery needs to talk with the device desiring to be charged.
My guess is it will be available eventually on the marketplace.
1 Like
Correct.
TheTwistgibber on Reddit:
This is because they are only being built at the factory for certain variants. If you choose to remove the other battery and purchase a 61W for installation, that is your prerogative, but we will not have a preconfigured R5 variant [with the bigger battery] from the factory.
1 Like
I just put the link to the recording of the video at the start 26:51 for people to watch it easily.
2 Likes
Really? I actually liked the glossy display. It made colors look prettier.
2 Likes
Yep. Check out the other specs below for the new models:
That is correct, everyone. The AMD variants are DDR5 and the Intel ones are still DDR4.
2 Likes
Then you will be happy about this.
We are switching over to the new matte display and they are pre-installed at the factory. We will still have some original display kits available should someone want to purchase them as a Marketplace item.
1 Like
@Jieren_Zheng I preferred glossy as well actually although since I added a Privacy Screen Protector, I’ve ended up with a matte display anyways…
2 Likes
Finally a matte display, buying one as soon as it is available. Guess in two years I will have to decide whether I want to stick with intel or move to amd…choices choices…
Maybe I’ll do the same. Question is: What to do with the old one though?
I was thinking maybe we can have a “Monitor-Kit” to reuse old panels? With VESA-Mount possibilities for the new mainboard case? @TheTwistgibber @nrp pretty please?
Me too! I already bought an eGPU, so maybe my need for AMD is not so high. But I know what I will do with the old mainboard: It’s totally gonna be a MESA-mounted mini-PC for my TV.
1 Like