What is a self-made notebook PC 'Framework Laptop' that allows you to replace all parts at any time?
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The Framework is the most exciting laptop I've ever used | by Cory Doctorow | Sep, 2021 | Medium
https://doctorow.medium.com/the-framework-is-the-most-exciting-laptop-ive-ever-used-5415da0a46e5
Dr. Crow was originally a Thinkpad user and bought a new ThinkPad almost every year. In the past, ThinkPad had IBM's generous warranty service, and it was guaranteed that a technician would come to repair within 24 hours just by paying about $ 150 a year.
In addition, by installing Ubuntu as the OS, Dr. Crow is extremely responsive to troubles in terms of both hardware and software, for example, 24 hours even if RAM fails while in Mumbai. It was possible to recover within the time, and the recovery tools available when the software became unstable were far superior to other OSs.
However, after IBM sold the ThinkPad to Lenovo, it gradually became inconvenient, with the addition of its own system that made it difficult to install Ubuntu, and even the replacement of the keyboard became impossible. It seems to be.
Meanwhile, Dr. Doktorou encountered a disassembled article of Framework Laptop by iFixit and decided to purchase it immediately. The Framework Laptop looks like a MacBook, but it doesn't use tape or glue, and it has fall-prevention screws that keep the screws in the case without completely coming off, and remove a few of them. It is a notebook PC that allows you to easily replace all parts with just one. A QR code is affixed to all parts, you can check the manual that describes the procedure of installation, removal, and replacement by reading it with a smartphone, and the driver for replacement is also packed in the PC body. It can be said that it is the best product for those who want to access the parts inside the PC by themselves.
In the case of the 'DIY edition' purchased by Dr. Crow, the Framework Laptop is shipped in a disassembled state, so you need to install the RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi card first. Mr. Dr. Crow said that he was in trouble because it was difficult to understand how to install the Wi-Fi card, but as soon as he tweeted that, the developer returned a response with a movie.
We need to do a better video, but roughly: pic.twitter.com/BH6sMQ6ldV
— Framework (@FrameworkPuter) September 2, 2021
Dr. Crow seems to have liked the ThinkPad's TrackPoint and the three mouse buttons that are separated in terms of hardware, and the strength of Framework Laptop is that he can easily respond to such personal preferences with a single screwdriver. Performance is on par with or better than the 2019 ThinkPad, but it also has the advantage of being able to connect to all peripherals and monitors through an inexpensive USB-C connected external dock rather than an expensive proprietary dock. It was easy to install Ubuntu.
Dr. Crow has been using Framework Laptop for a month and has given it a high rating, 'I definitely recommend it.' I used to buy new laptops almost every year, but since Framework Laptop can be replaced for each individual part, I may buy CPU, display, and RAM in the future, but I will replace the whole with a new one. Dr. Crow said it wouldn't happen.
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