I dont need much in a laptop, it would be replacing my Lenovo x220t thats really starting to show its age now. So even a 13th gen is a vast improvement, I was just hoping for a more efficient chip for battery life, or a higher performing one so it’ll last as long as possible, since I try to keep hardware for as long as possible

I have been waiting for something like this from framework for ages now, super pumped to order one.

Specs are a bit disappointing, so here’s hoping it gets a bit beefier cpu option in the future

It has always confused me why they dont use an existing standard like an XT90 as the connector. Two chunky 12v leads that can carry the power needed.

I do like that it exists, but the change from 16:10 to 16:9 is a hard no for me. Probably the only off the shelf option for a screen to mash into the device though. Plus, the cost of it is nearly half the cost of just getting a refurb OLED deck, can sell the LCD one and get a new one for roughly the same overall cost as upgrading without all the downsides.

Their 65" signage TV with CM4 slot retails at 1300$, while its not a fancy micro led with direct lighting, it’s never going to spy on you. To me thats a worthy tradeoff. If I needed a TV in my life, thats what I’d be getting.

There are/were signage TV’s that had that at one point. Was really hoping it would take off because that’s my dream TV setup too

I think NEC might still offer some on the CM4? unsure if they can still be purchased as of now, as that war in '22

Edit: appears they’re still sold! https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/system-on-a-chip

I’m surprised they haven’t been banned again. This is at least their 2nd account I’ve seen, and I think hopped instances at least once.

I’ve been waiting for a 32TB to become available as well, Seagate announced that drive last year and it’s still not available outside data centers. I suspect the WD one will be the same.

That’s what the surface duo was. I still have my OG, and other than being fragile because its literally 2mm thicker than a USBC port on each half, its the perfect e-reader. Sadly for video consumption its not great with the boundary, but you can use it in a propped up mode which I much prefer.

Its a great phone, but certainly not without comprises, just like any folding phone.