Hi! I love tech and how it enables us to communicate and be more creative. I’ve been looking for a sweet spot laptop for years now and it really looks like the Framework is going to be it. I have pretty much no knowledge about how is the design process but would like to ask questions about it.
I do software shenenigans for a living and am very dedicated on thinking about how to solve issues strictly through a free market
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I am Khan Mohamed Ashraf. I am a senior. I live in South India. I am into PC support. I specialise in desktop and laptop focusing on GNU/Linux as well as hardware support. My other interests are Science, SciFi, extensive use of internet resources for work, knowledge and pleasure. Music Smooth Jazz. Travel. I am here because I think people have a right to do what they want (within the law of course) with the products they buy.
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Hi,
I am an IT admin from Belgium.
I found about the Framework laptop by ‘accident’ on youtube and I am really interested in it.
The DIY laptop and the upgradability ideas are great.
I hope the laptop will find its way to Europe soon.
Marc
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Hi, I’m known as Mayo just about wherever I go in the internet. I’m from Portugal and I just graduated law school last month, although I’m going right back to university again for a second degree, this time in Classical Studies. As you can see, my academic/professional career has nothing to do with computers. I’m only here because I do like tech as a hobby and I found about this through the Linus Tech Tips review, just when I was in need of a new laptop too! Super excited about the Framework laptop and like Marc above me, I do hope it makes it’s way to Europe quickly.
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Evening,
I am a Draftsman/Engineering Technician by trade, been doing that job now for 20+ years. Work on all construction-related disciplines (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Civil).
Been using computers for 40+ years, and the Framework laptop has really gotten my attention, and set the gears spinning in my head about what could be done with it. Will try to contribute to the forum where I can based on my experience, both with computers, and as a Designer.
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Hello All, My name is Moneef and I’m a full-stack web developer, I heard about frame.work from an LTT video, I think this is awesome and there is a lot of work and discussions to be had to improve this initiative, I’m really impressed by the work that has been done here, looking forward to the future of frame.work 
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cheers
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Greetings. We are a plural system that has Dissociative Identity Disorder. We are a system of 20+ headmates/alters/parts. They/them works as pronouns for myself (Jamie) and us collectively.
We often have a lot of time to think, and while we don’t agree on much, we do share the common goal of wanting to leave this world better than we found it. Most of our ideas for actually doing this combine swarm AI or neural networks with things like vertical farming, autonomous EV aircraft (hauling tonnes of cargo rather than small-scale stuff like Zipline), manufacturing and autonomous construction, medical diagnostics and testing.
Collectively we have a variety of tech or tech-adjacent interests including “grinding” (biohacking by embedding technology in the body), robotics, music production (guitar), game design, general programming, video editing, videography.
I found Framework from the Linus Tech Tips video this morning and was quite blown away. I personally have been thinking about this exact kind of idea for the last 3 years but lacked the means to make it happen. Having an upgrade path brings the value equal to desktop imo. I’m sure in 10-20 years most people will be using virtual desktops via cloud infrastructure, but for right now this is brilliant.
I don’t think the first version of the Framework would work for us as we cannot go without NVENC, and both DLSS and RTX are amazing technologies that we really enjoy having. Nice-to-have’s would include eSim, a Sensel trackpad, RFID reader for our installed VivoKey implants, and a second m.2 drive for blazing fast video production.
I suppose I’m hoping we might find in this community more likeminded people wanting more open source hardware and software, greater transparency, greater accountability, and wanting to make a real difference in the world with technology.
~ Jamie
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Hi tech enthusiasts, my name is Elia and my pronouns are she/her. I am a French student who like sciences, Minecraft and making hardware. I am also neurodivergent.
I’ve discovered framework with the recent LTT video and joined this forum after browsing the project and watching some reviews. For me framework is what I ever dreamed with customisable, secure and repairable products.
After spending a lot of time on EVE forums I have a good Idea of what a community based brand works and I hope I could help others making news products. I have a good knowledge of the tech world and futures technologies while wanting to preserve and improve open source hardware and software.
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Hey, I am also a sucker for new tec, love the clear keyboard that was featured on LTT and probably will hold off until that becomes reality 
super cool and wish I had some skills to help benefit the community
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Hi! Matt here and I’m an IT Helpdesk Manager of sorts. I saw the review of this device on LTT and about lost my mind. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to finally ditch Microsoft for Linux and I think it’s awesome that the Framework laptop is upgradeable like it is. I really can’t wait to get my hands on it and see just what I can do with such an amazing piece of hardware.
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Hello there,
I am a young student going into the 8th grade, and I love to program on something called roblox, which is kinda like a place where you can make games and share them with the world. I had stumbled across the framework computer while I was scrolling through YouTube and watched a review from the YouTube channel Linus tech tips. From there I came to this website and found this community. I honestly like the ideas for some of the newer expansion cards, and will hopefully get a framework laptop by next year!
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Engineer from Michigan here. I was in search of a laptop and luckily framework dropped this wonderful project right at the nick of time. Purchased to support right to repair 
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Engineer from Michigan here. I was in search of a laptop and luckily framework dropped this wonderful project right at the nick of time. Purchased to support right to repair
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Xander here, I remember Google’s project Ara, which was similar to framework but a phone, and I was crushed when it was cancelled. So when I saw framework on Adam Savage’s Tested channel, I was impressed and excited. As someone who wants to have a repair business one day, this really is showing that modular and repairable devices are becoming mainstream. I couldn’t be happier about it 
Especially with the Marketplace and this community component that you don’t get with other hardware. Thank you framework team, and I am truly rooting for your success. #repairabilityframework
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Greetings, Programs…
I’m an old-school PC gamer and laptop enthusiast, and when I watched the Linus Tech Tips video about this company’s modular laptop design, I figured I’d need to come have a look. The current model they are offering is not suited to my needs, but I’d love to see this company mature and be able to offer more designs down the road. As far as I’m concerned, the Holy Grail of laptop design modularity will be when the CPU and GPU become removable/replaceable components (which I realize is a BIG ask), but if anyone has the right design philosophy to make a go of it, Framework does.
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Hi, programmer from Finland here!
I would buy one right away if it would be available in the Euopean market.
Cheers 
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I’m a Semi-Retired IT professional who worked in the corporate and government sectors (local, national and international).
Currently I design a wide variety of projects involving Electronics, Mechanical engineering, Communications, Art, and more.
Some of my favorite things is to design & repurpose items that are packaging, and heading to landfill.
I got here because of Linus Tech Tips video (via Floatplane) and immediately realized that the Framework laptop was a product I would support for its ideals and the very good design.
I have been looking for a computer that makes sense to me… i. e. No RGB B. S., Plain, functional and repairable, a work machine… (yes I appreciate those that game, it’s just not my thing)
I also need a machine that can handle some very esoteric things… And the module system is exactly what I need.
Immediately placed the DIY order for:
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
Memory: 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200
WiFi: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 No vPro®
OS: Windows 10 Home (Download)
Storage: 500GB - WD_BLACK™
SN750 NVMe™
Customization
Bezel: Black
Keyboard: US English
Expansion Cards
2 USB-A
1 DP
2 HDMI
2 USB-C
Accessories
Power Adapter - US/Canada
Yes I could have bought my own OS and perhaps other things… But I prefer to buy from FW & let them get as much profit as possible… To support the ideals and the products.
For more information about me, my companies etc:
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Hello everyone! This is Firestar from Guangzhou, China! (Am I the first Chinese in the Introduce yourself page?) I found Framework from the Linus Tech Tips video yesterday. My personal page is https://github.com/1900011604.
The name Firestar comes from Erin Hunter’s Warriors. I am not a native-English speaker, in fact I speak mainly Mandarin and a bit Cantonese (which is even worse than English).
I am a student studying astronomy in Peking University, Beijing. I loves DIY and customizable things like Linux and Framework Laptops. I use Manjaro Linux and I would be glad to see it goes smoothly on your laptops.
Thanks to the Frameworks team and Community!
My preferrences of DIY is:
Immediately placed the DIY order for:
CPU: AMD 5600U/5800U (5600H/5800H will be better if you can manage the heat)
Memory: >=16GB DDR4-3200 (DDR5 coming soon)
WiFi: Wi-Fi 6 support
OS: Windows 10 Home/Pro (Download), I will install a dual-boot Manjaro Linux later
Storage: >=512GB SSD
Customization
Size: 13.3~14 inches
Weight: <= 1.5kg
Color: Black/Silver
Keyboard: US English (which is the same as Chinese) without half-height arrow keys
Expansion Cards (minimal)
2 USB-A (USB 3.2 support)
1 HDMI
2 USB-C (full speed)
3.5mm earphone
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Hey! My name is Jacob Laurenzana. I’m a student currently entering university and will be studying Computer Science at the University of Illinois Springfield. I’ve spent much of my time managing large online communities and creating music, but hope to dive more into programming and web development.
The Framework Laptop is interesting to me because it seems to be the first modular device that has all of the benefits of modularity with no compromises.
I discovered Framework while looking for a new laptop for school and came across the Linus Tech Tips video.
I am hoping to learn more about hardware engineering from this community by reading threads about community development of various components. I am super interested to see how the community market will form around the Framework Laptop.
I want to learn how to develop these components myself and I think this community will be a fantastic resource to get started.
I placed my DIY order for:
Configuration
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CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
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Memory: 32GB (1 x 32GB) DDR4-3200
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WiFi: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 vPro®
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Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (Download)
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Storage: 1TB - WD_BLACK™ SN850 NVMe™
Customization
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Bezel: Black
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Keyboard: US English
Expansion Cards
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4 USB-C
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4 USB-A
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1 MicroSD
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1 DP
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1 HDMI
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Hello, I’m a technician for a certain major retail chain. I’ve always praised and recommended laptop models based on their reparability, both in terms of ease of disassembly, and construction using standard parts available years after purchase. I would love to see this segment grow to include other form factors that are just as modular.
AIOs and Tablet PCs, while some upgradeable, could benefit from designs without copious adhesive, and without the monolithic all soldered on designs.
In such designs, I would hope that they would carry over the module form factor to reduce part Skus.
I mainly have experience with Windows PCs, but have training with a fruit company and have seen their repair programs at work.
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