Hello all! I’ve just put my pre-order down for a Batch 12 FW16 laptop. I hope the waiting will be the hardest part on this journey. I’m not an experienced hardware enthusiast, I chose this laptop for its sustainable concept, which I think should be supported. I work as a sustainability manager. A few years ago I bought my second Fairphone (which some of you will know): a modular and sustainably sourced smartphone. While their cause is admirable, this smartphone also came with limitations: after a while it just got too slow for the amount of apps I needed. No screen replacement is going to solve that, you just needed to buy the new model. Update support has been stellar compared to most smartphones though.
So I think the real test for Framework is going to be backwards compatibility after 8-10 years, when e.g. CPU could be out-of-date to do things it’s supposed to do by then. But I’m willing to help them get there by buying this laptop.
Software Developer. Decided to buy a laptop to replace my old desktop and wanted a future proof laptop that is upgradable.
So i pre-ordered the FW16.
Greetings. I am the god of the Moon, wisdom, knowledge, writing, hieroglyphs, science, magic, art and judgment. Yes, I have a lot on my plate.
This machine was an offering from one of my mortal followers.
Hello, I’m a computer engineering student and I’m from Philly. I’ve recently been trying to take more circuit classes and learn more about analog/digital electronics in general. I ended up finding Louis Rossman on Youtube and a video he made about this company.
The modularity and longevity idea behind Framework laptops is what interested me the most. I never really understood the obsession with getting the newest tech all the time, but I also grew up with my parents restricting my access to electronics and didn’t get a smartphone until 2018 so ¯_(ツ)_/¯.
I kinda wish there was an option for older CPUs and GPUs (ie. 10th gen Intel or an RTX 1660), but mostly because I’m worried about battery life and I personally think a lot of the newer CPUs and GPUs are overkill (at least for what I do). Either way, I like what Framework is doing right now.
Hi there!
I like tinkering around with linux and hardware. I come from a background messing with the Raspberry Pi.
Hi there ! I’m a French student in engineering and cybersecurity. I’m really curious about framework’s laptop, I’m taking my time and doing some researching before choosing which one I’m going buy.
I’m currently running only with arch Linux since almost one year so I think framework laptop could be a great choice 
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Seems the introduction thread hasn’t been active since May of 2022?
I’m @Eclectic & as my username implies I have a wide variety of interests. I am not an Apple-hater, I primarily have Apple devices, but I have a good mix of other devices as well.
My reason for visiting the forum is: I pre-ordered a framework laptop (Batch 2 of Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series)) & am looking for an update on shipping. It was predicted to ship out ‘late Q3’ & since we’ve just entered Q4, I’m curious if anyone has heard any recent update. The last email update I received from framework was dated 09/20/23 which wasn’t specific to my order but was just a general informational email which included a general pre-order status update.
TIA & Happy to be here!
Welcome to the forum!
I don’t think so. The last update before your post is yesterday, 30th September 2023.
Are you subscribing to Framework’s mail magazine or blog? The chapter of the AMD says that the original schedule was delayed due to technical issues in the validation process.
And I think you may like to watch the following threads.
Happy waiting!
In the last week, my cat has knocked my Acer Spin 714 Chromebook off a table, yacked up a hairball on its display, and knocked over a cup of hot coffee onto its keyboard. As you can imagine it was this last incident that finally ended the all-too-brief life of a very decent Chromebook that never saw its second birthday.
The whole concept of modularity is making a lot of sense to me all of a sudden.
Thank you, I have added them to my track list
Hi ! I’m the future happy owner of a Framework 13 AMD laptop ! (And I hear the future is nigh… 
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I contribute to the packaging of the KDE/Plasma stack in Debian and will be using the laptop for that in particular.
Hi, as I am patiently waiting for my framework AMD, I can introduce myself.
I am a computer scientist to-be (I am finally graduating soon!) and I am a mathematics enthusiast; I am particularly interested in category theory and algebra.
I believe we human can do better with our environment. I am very fond of public transit, biking, and eco-diverse garden (as opposed to lawn and golf course).
Of course, I like stuff that last a long time (even when they cost 5 times more than desposible ones) and I believe repairablity and upgradablity is a good way to prolong the life of the device, but it is not a alternative to having good build quality and longterm support.
Hi I live in Sydney Australia, I work in Accounting & Finance, I like tinkering, DIY and attempting to repair stuff before binning. And I’m typing this on a brand new FW13 gen 13 Intel. I’ve followed Framework for several years now and the need to buy arose after my son’s Lenovo was bricked by a prankster (to put it kindly) classmate. This will be his replacement and Framework gives me much piece of mind that should his laptop be damaged again I have a very reasonable, cost-effective chance of repairing it myself. The ownership experience so far has cemented Framework as my next laptop purchase without a shadow of a doubt! Thank you FW!
Hi, all! I’m Greg, I’m 29 and I’m from Dublin, Ireland. I’ve been meaning to get a new laptop for a good number of years now to replace my painfully slow HP that’s been sitting in the corner of my room for about four or five years. I stumbled across Framework after seeing skins on dbrand’s site. After recommendations from my brother, I pulled the trigger on a 13. Looking forward to getting it as a Christmas present to myself. It’ll be so nice to have a daily laptop again that’s both modular and futureproof, and I’m elated I found out about Framework. It’s great to be a part of the community.
EDIT: Specs of my build if anyone’s interested:
• Framework 13 (Batch 8)
• AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
• WD_BLACK SN750 NVMe - Battlefield 2042 Limited Edition - 1TB
• DDR5-5600 RAM (16GB; 2 x 8GB)
• 2 x USB-C Expansion Cards
• 1 x USB-A Expansion Card
• 1 x MicroSD Expansion Card
• Windows 11 Professional (Planned)
• Black Bezel
• British English Keyboard
Hi all! 
I’m Alex and I’m a software engineer from the UK.
A couple of days ago I pre-ordered my first framework laptop that’s unfortunately in batch 13 
Welcome! It sounds like you must have ordered a 16". Congrats. Hopefully the wait isn’t too bad.
Hi Everyone! New here (no, really!)
Usually writing SW for devices big and small. Also - repairing the 80’ oldies, mostly ZX-es.
Cycling daily, sometimes paragliding. Too much of a doormat to refuse helping people living for 12 years in tents in Idlib province.
Recently in need of a new laptop; Louis Rossmann and LTT are your best ambassadors. Queueing for the batch 8 of AMD Ryzen 5 version; 13-inch, with 1x32GB RAM, 4TB NM790, a couple of expansion cards (USB-C, USB-A, DP, HDMI, ETH), British-English KBD, and a red bezel for some reason. Zeus 270W for the power supply. Planning to run either Void or Devuan on it.
EDIT: cleanup after a firefox crash…
Howdy, Flow here.
Dad, nerd, 40-something, audio and video creator, mountain biker, snowboarder, product owner for a software company.
Bought the Framework 13 AMD DIY edition because I believe in the company’s mission for reuse and I like to tinker with stuff.
Getting the laptop running was easy as pie.
Now if only Ubuntu would behave better…
Michael_M,
Almost, well, not really, retired. From a varied existence in Historic restoration and project management, Cabinet and furniture making and sometimes machinist. Definitely a retired C-boater (new knees, lol.) Hiding in plain sight in the WV mountains.
Been fooling with PC’s since 386 towers. Serendipity led me to Framework a few days ago as I began searching for an heir to my aging 13" Dell 2in1. That machine has proved capable, and modestly repair/upgrade-able. Was somewhat surprised to find how far accessibility to, at least, memory, batteries and storage has faded from main-stream offerings in the past 8-10 years.
I’m all in. DIY 13 arriving tomorrow.
Best,
MM
Hello Everyone!
I’m Ryan. I’m a chef in socal and I’ve been building computers since I was a child.
I currently have a batch 5 11th Gen and while I’m waiting for my amd to come I figured I should join the forum!
Love the product and love the vision for the company, best laptop I’ve ever owned.