I keep a USB-C on each side, along with one Snack Drawer and a screwdriver expansion port, so I can mess with my laptop during my frequent traveling. (Okay, sometimes it’s just to show off).
Nice review, btw. I replaced my Thinkpad with an 11th gen batch 5. Thinkpads are well-made and robust, with top-notch customer support. But I prefer the FW. The ability to self repair and upgrade keeps getting more and more valuable. I just ordered an AMD upgrade kit, and will convert my old mainboard into a work computer using the Cooler Master case. I already upgraded my hinges (they were defective) and added the CNC cover.
I definitely prefer the Framework’s display aspect ratio, but I tend to work with one document at a time and like to see as much as possible. I’ve had no problems with GNOME’s handling of font scaling.
Like you, I expected to miss the trackpoint more than I actually did. FW’s touchpad is responsive and easy to use. I go with tap-to-click.
Really appreciate this semi-review. It’s probably the most informative thing I’ve read about the Framework 13. Excited to get my AMD in hand.
This will be my first laptop purchase in ~15 years. I decided to pull the trigger because I was fed-up with the MS Surface laptops I get thru my job, and I really want to support Framework’s vision. Hoping I’ll be able to recommend Framework when people ask me what laptop they should get.
Linux runs amazingly well on the Framework laptop, and like you I really appreciate that they focus on that.
Thank you for the write up!
This was very informative. I think I’m going to “borrow” my wife’s storage card and just rock two storage and 2 usb C cards. When I need a USB A, I’ll just pop it in.
I don’t mind the power draw (I mean I want it to improve) because I know how hard what Framework is doing is. That they keep improving has proven time and time again that they are in it for the reasons they say they are. The Framework laptop (13") has only improved. I don’t know any of any other company that seems to really care for the best interest of the customer like how Framework does. It is a business, and they have to make money to make this all possible, but they are doing what they can, and it is obvious.
This is why Tesla encourages most of their owners to charge only to 90% 80% () (archive), which corresponds to a lower-than-design-maximum charge termination voltage.
As he also stated, you don’t need to worry about going to 0% as most if not all batteries keep some buffer above its minimum voltage. My phone and laptop hits 0% at 3.3-3.5V while a Lithium cells can go as low as 2.5-2.8V
As others have mentioned, the termination voltage differs between each cell, and the race lately has been about increasing the max voltage while still getting acceptable longevity (1000 cycles). The maximum charging voltage printed on each battery is almost always the maximum charging voltage specified by the manufacturer to achieve 1000 cycles
) (