Join us for the Framework Next Level Event on March 23rd

That does sound like a good idea. I may need to join up :rofl:

I’m amazed at the scope of this announcement … so much in one go and I really like what I’m seeing happening.

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Yup, it’s the new Arc-LP Architecture if I remember correctly!
Even then it falls a bit short though if I remember AMD scores correctly!
Not to mention Drivers :sweat_smile:

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Yea, the driver state for both Intel XE and AMD is finicky on different things. So annoying there =\

Ah, okay then forget about the Intel board TB vs USB 4 comparison then.

Guess now is just the iGPU for me.

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so a 55wh framework battery should be able to what, charge a phone 2800 mAh batery 1.5 times?

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/03/frameworks-next-project-is-a-16-inch-modular-upgradeable-gaming-laptop/
Talking about the input modules / keyboards:

All modules can be up to 3.7 mm tall and still fit into the Laptop’s case. “Many” of Framework’s first-party modules will use open source firmware and a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, opening them up to further customization by developers and end users.

QMK keyboards here we come!
compatible_microcontrollers RP2040 is well supported and frequently used.

I guess maybe we will see a Cherry ultra LP keyboard with a trackpoint on 16".

I am a little disappointed, though, that preordering just the board apparently has been abandoned in favour of forcing people to buy RAM along with the AMD option. And that RAM comes at a considerably higher price than elsewhere.

[EDIT] dumb me was on the wrong product page. Apparently there is a “kit” page and a normal one, too. I apologize.

I don’t think it has?

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@Jieren_Zheng @Shiroudan Hmmm… Thanks for the info! More stuff for me to ponder…

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Bigger battery option for mid and high end only, that’s a shame.

Thanks for the matte screen option :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:.

Also I’m close to being confused that a company actually listens to what people ask for (compared to “we made this thing and we think you’ll love it”).

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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?

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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.

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source? i can’t seem to listen to the recording as there’s no audio at all…

Is there a reason that the 61W battery isn’t available for Ryzen 5 models?

@anarcat Source is the livestream. Nothing else we can point you to.

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. :slight_smile:

Yes.

No.

Ha. Doh. Late stream, thanks for the clarification!

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