Hello,
I was wondering if anyone was working on a framework version of a surface laptop studio hinge/2 in 1 solution. I have seen topics about a 2 in 1 or a touchscreen, and I would like to see if anyone was working on a hinge solution for a framework 2 in 1. Usually, the 2 in 1 framework designs are completely new tablets that wouldn’t work with any of the original framework backplate/top cover/input cover. I really like the surface laptop studio hinge and their design of a 2 in 1, and because a 360-degree hinge is basically impossible with the framework 13, I feel it would be the best option. If anyone is currently working on something like this, please let me know. Also if there is already a thread about this, could someone tag me in that?
I’m curious, why would you want this? With no touchscreen on the FW13, flipping it around into a tent or tablet layout would leave you with no controls?
Mainly for a laptop dock or just to use an external keyboard and mouse and still have the screen close to me. I think it would work best with a touchscreen, if and when framework comes out with one, but a hinge like this would still be beneficial to have even without one. It is just for more versatility.
Edit: in the case of this actually being designed/made, a touchscreen with pen support would be best, and afaik, there are people working on a touchscreen for the framework
I understand. FW has been asked for touchscreen support in the past, and there are a couple technical and a lot of financial arguments against it. I’d imagine that if/when we see an official touchscreen option, you’d also see a new hinge setup, possibly a 360’ option.