Forgive me, but I believe you mean Linus Tech Tips. Not critizing you it is a mistake that I have made before.
Hello Iām Sara, a software engineer that loves to tinker with different forms of technology. My current hardware project, which I call āGlacial Skiesā, is meant to completely replace both a gaming desktop and general purpose laptop system using one single computer that can transition from a stationary case to a laptop chassis for travel and off-site volunteer work. After researching multiple options I found Framework which largely accomplishes what I set out to do, minus the gaming part since Iām still looking for an eGPU enclosure.
What really drew me to Framework was their focus on modularity and user serviceable design, something I really miss with some of the laptops my friends, family, and I ended up using. I love building computers, messing with their internals finding ways to upgrade them and reuse old parts for other builds or number crunching with scientific communities.
Iām excited to see what this company does in the future!
-Sara
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Hello all,
Iām a high school teacher from Newcastle in Australia (NSW). I love my electric bike, my toy poodle twins, art, photography, our pet chickens, food gardening and āsustainabilityā.
Iām one of those people who got excited about this laptop because of the āright to repairā. We live in a disposable world where everything seems to last about 2 years, then itās thrown away. A waste of resources, embodied energies and money. No thank you.
Aside from this, I got sick of dragging my 16" work laptop home on the weekends.
I ordered the pre-built basic model with an intel processor because I want to keep things simple for myself. My mother also bought the Gen 11 or 12 edition before me, so thatās a nice little fact.
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Hey! I am an Corporate IT Engineer based in Berlin. My last laptop was a 2012 Macbook, which was about to burst into flames, so I decided to go with something that will hopefully last another 11 years or so!
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Not even an owner of this laptop yet, but waiting for the pre-order of the 16in product. Iāve been in computers for over fifty years, have built many desktop pcs with a lot of frustration trying to get the parts installed in tight places, dropping small screws in the case and having to turn it over to shake them out. Fun. Looking forward to working the this new modular concept.
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I started around 1967 with the IBM 1401 with programming course in college then worked as computer operator with larger IBM mainframes. Back then input was 80x80 card system. In 1982 IBM gave a presentation to my company introducing the first IBM PC. The rest is history.
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Hi there,
Iām a French (mainly) maths student, owning a 11 year old Thinkpad X230t running Debian KDE (bullseye) that was refurbished and went through another owner before me. I already knew about Framework since the start of the project, and Iām know waiting for the DIY edition to have refurbished mainboards available to buy a Framework 13 (probably in 2024, would be nice to get a refurbished AMD) to replace my aging Thinkpad (although it actually works really fineā¦ except from the battery life), planning to also run Debian KDE on it.
I come from the Fairphone community, where Iām community moderator and quite involved when I have time (meaning not very often), and I own a second-hand Fairphone 3+.
I have a passion for computer science and microelectronics and already tried some soldering on Fairphone modules (only half-successful, but my soldering iron is crap and my soldering skills approximate).
So as you may have noticed, Iām a refurbished/modular/repairable/FOSS/fair tech lover, and find the Frameworkās design quite incredible, quite impatient to actually have one in my hands at some point.
Other from this, I also play guitar, love learning languages (Iām fluent in French, English and German), love playing theater and Iām a (too) curious guy.
Glad to be there and perhaps get involved in some discussions and projects, so I thought I might as well join the forum 
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Hey everyone,
I am college student and I decided to get a Frameworks laptop because my old Windows Surface laptop reached the end of its life cycle 2 years ago. I tried getting it fixed at Best Buy and Windows. They made it a huge pain and ultimately I was given a refurbished laptop.
Around that time I saw Linusās video on Framework, although I didnāt buy a laptop until this year I had this company in mind as an option to avoid buying a new laptop every couple of years.
Itās a pretty cool laptop everyone that sees it confuses it as a Macbook pro which is pretty funny. Iām just getting used to size because it feels smaller than my old laptop.
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Hello All!
Just a standard business owner, switching over all the employees to a framework laptop =)
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Hello people! 
I am a writer (unpublished 
) and self-taught artist (still learning 
). I found Framework when I was looking for devices to use for digital art. I have not purchased one yet. The device I have now is a 2007 Dell Latitude D830 that I recently (in the last two years) got from my grandfather. Itās also the first laptop I have ever personally owned. Itās a little beat up and the screen has some light spots in it, but it works well enough most of the time. It is old though. Itās slow, it lags, and recently has started overheating and freezing up a LOT more than usual. I fear it is nearing the end of itās life, and I havenāt been able to find parts for it other than on Ebay. I feel like that wouldnāt really be a good investment, because how long can I really expect something like that to last before it also needs to be replaced, you know?
I have been looking around for good devices for digital art, even posting on some tech groups I follow, but pretty much everyone that replied just said I should expect to update to a new device every couple of years because repairable devices are pretty much extinct.
How I found Framework I literally just typed DIY Laptop into the Youtube search bar a couple months ago and found the video talking about the company and itās goals of fixing consumer electronics, cutting down on e-waste, right to repair, and feeling like you actually own the device instead of only borrowing it on the way to the landfill and all that. I think it was titled something like āthis company takes on Appleā or something like that. Idk, my memoryās not perfect. But I saw the laptop and I was like 
āHah! It does exist!ā I was pretty much sold at that point. 
When I showed it to my sister though, she was wondering if it was actually as awesome as it sounds. Like, how do they make enough money to stay in business? The parts might be cheap and need to be replaced more often than one would expect, and maybe thatās how they really make a profit. Itās one of those things that sound like it might be too good to be true. Thereās probably going to be some kind of catch.
That thought did kind of deflate my excitement a little bit, but I still felt like this was a really good thing. I have done more research into it and I do realize that they are still a newerā¦ish? company and I shouldnāt expect Too much, there are bound to be kinks in every first draft, but I am still really excited about it. Iām having a hard time slowing down to make sure Iām actually level-headed enough to make a good decision here. 
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Hi,
Iām a French Linux user from the 20th century, and yet still a newbie.
Iāve discovered Framework on Mastodon.
My lifetime quest is for a laptop with an ortholinear keyboard, as Iāve been a bĆ©poĆØte for more than ten years now : I need straightly aligned keys to feel my keyboard well. After a few years on a TypeMatrix then an Ergodox, I finally found my best tool with an X-bows keyboard.
So the Framework 16 is deeply interesting me, especially if the ortholinear module gest real !
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Just put in my preorder for a 16 with the Ryzen 7840HS and RX 7700S! Iāve been following the Framework brand since it was first brought into the spotlight via LTT (as Iām sure many others here have). What draws me to it is just the open honesty behind the design. No proprietary bs, no gatchas, no preloaded malware, just a well designed computer by those who love computers. I also am super excited to build it myself!
What tipped the scales and got me to finally commit was access to AMD discreet graphics, as a Linux gamer it makes a huge difference not having to fight with Nvidias terrible linux support.
Iām upgrading from a Lenovo Y700 with an i7-6700 and GTX 960M so I cannot wait until the first Quarter next year when my shiny new framework ships!
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Hi! Iāve been an on and off Linux user for 20 years now and just ordered the 16 DYI! No windows! Like @petitevieille im hoping for a ortholinear keyboard module in the future, the 16 seems to have enough space to support a modified version of my all-time favorite keyboard, the Atreus (keyboardio/technomancy/framework co-op please!)
Have a great day folks!
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Hello! I just last Monday got my FW13 i5 DIY.
I started using Linux with Slackware and kernel 1.0 in late 1993. I have been daily driving Linux at home since about 1995 and at work since about 2000. The last Windows version I used extensively was Windows 98.
I work as an Electrical Engineer, specifically an embedded systems engineer. Since I work for a very small company I also run the IT department. I have worked for my present employer for almost 30 years.
Thanks!
Scott =)
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Hello,
Iām an IT Consultant in the UK who has worked in the business over 30 years.
My current laptop is nearly 12 years old, has given great service, and has been kept alive by changing the storage, RAM, optical drive & keyboard. It is a great machine but now showing itās age. My clients like the fact I do not believe in just changing every 2 or 3 years, but in installing equipment with a great lifespan to preserve their investment. I am quite frugal and only spend when I have to, and expect a great ROI on my expenditure.
I have been frustrated by the lack of basic serviceability of modern laptops, even changing the battery is a nightmare, let alone storage / RAM upgrades. I heard about Framework from LTT and I am, as you may have guessed, a strong believer in repairing and upgrading equipment yourself. The fact this reduces waste and resource consumption is a nice benefit to have. The idea of having a base chassis and being able to upgrade it over the next decade, then taking the old motherboard and either selling it to other users or redeploying it as a desktop, is even better.
I finally committed to purchasing a DIY Framework 16 with GPU module. I want to understand how this goes together to make servicing easier in the future and, lets be honest, I build my own systems and servers, I like to get my hands dirty & learn how stuff works.
I also like this community spirit, Iāve been a lurker for a few months so decided, as Iāve made the jump to become and owner, it was time to jump in here and say Hi.
Best wishes,
Dave
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Hi,
Iām a upcoming college student who has always had a love of technology and climate conscious innovation. LTT introduced me to Framework and their mission, and I very quickly latched on to the idea. I have pre-ordered my Framework 16, which will be a needed upgrade from my custom pc I made 7ish years ago. Iām very happy the 16 will have AMD advantage and very excited to see what Framework can do with the expansion bay in the future.
-Ben
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Hi there! New-ish user here. Iāve been lurking around frameworkās website waiting for the announcement of the AMD motherboards. My goal is to attach an egpu to a framework motherboard just to see if itās possible to create a full on gaming desktop experience with a reused Framework motherboard.
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A good day to you, sirs (and ladies)! Iāve found out about Framework today from someone mentioning it in a Reddit post about Fairphones. Although I hope I donāt have to change my laptop anytime soon (even if I feared that less than a month ago) and Italians like me donāt currently have the option to get one easily, Iām extremely thrilled to learn that such a laptop exists, Iām eager to follow up on all the news about it and hope the company continues to earn, expand and innovate.
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Hi,
Just a student in NZ, Iām looking forward to being able to get my hands on the Framework 16 as it provides me with a good portable work and gaming solution. Been keeping my eyes on this product since LTT covered it.
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Hi,
Iām Vale. I study both graphic design and software development and got a Framework 13 at the tail end of 2022.
Iām big on right to repair and very much look forward to what the future holds for this company and my computer.
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