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Framework Laptop 13 Pro proves Linux niche is mainstream as Ubuntu outsells Windows
technology1 month ago

Framework Laptop 13 Pro proves Linux niche is mainstream as Ubuntu outsells Windows

Framework says its Laptop 13 Pro, optimized for Linux, is selling far above forecast with the first seven batches sold out; Ubuntu configurations are outselling Windows, and the company emphasizes Linux-ready design and modular repairability. The DIY edition can ship with Windows or no OS, while the pre-built model offers Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The DIY option can be configured up to Core Ultra X9 388H with up to 64GB RAM, while the current pre-built ships with Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, 1TB storage, a 74Wh battery and a 2.8K touchscreen. Batch 8 is already in the works, underscoring growing Linux demand in premium laptops.

Framework Laptop Pro 13 hands-on: a modular upgrade that finally feels premium
technology1 month ago

Framework Laptop Pro 13 hands-on: a modular upgrade that finally feels premium

Hands-on coverage highlights Framework’s complete redesign in the Laptop Pro 13: it keeps the modular, repairable chassis but adds a 13.5-inch touch display (2880x1920) with a 30-120 Hz refresh range, and easier replaceable parts for RAM, storage, and more. The result is a premium-feeling laptop aimed at power users and developers, with upgradeability and repairability as its core selling points, while keeping a similar look to the original, but with a noticeably improved display and build.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Makes Linux a First-Class Citizen in PCs
gadgets1 month ago

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Makes Linux a First-Class Citizen in PCs

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro ships with Ubuntu out of the box, features a CNC-aluminum chassis and a repair-friendly design (even including a screwdriver), and uses Intel Core Ultra Series to promise long battery life. Framed as a Linux-first alternative to Windows laptops, it could push the broader PC market toward openness and Linux-native options, potentially changing how mainstream PCs are built and sold.

Framework's OCuLink Dev Kit Turns Laptop 16 Into a Desktop-Grade GPU Rig
technology1 month ago

Framework's OCuLink Dev Kit Turns Laptop 16 Into a Desktop-Grade GPU Rig

Framework unveils an OCuLink Dev Kit that connects a desktop GPU or other PCIe cards to the Framework Laptop 16 via a direct PCIe link, delivering desktop-level graphics power; it's a barebones, non plug-and-play solution that requires a desktop power supply and a reboot, with 3D-printed docking options, and it will ship later this year—not compatible with other Framework laptops.

Framework expands Laptop 16 with eGPU dock and modular upgrades
technology-and-electronics1 month ago

Framework expands Laptop 16 with eGPU dock and modular upgrades

Framework is adding an eGPU option to its Laptop 16 via an OCuLink Dev Kit that plugs directly into the mainboard to run PCIe cards (including GPUs) and ships with an OCuLink Dock for off-the-shelf PCIe expansion. The kit works with existing blank modules, and more hardware details are promised later this year. In addition, Framework is releasing an all-in-one trackpad/keyboard cover, a new wireless keyboard, a Laptop Sleeve, and a 10Gb Ethernet expansion card designed with Wisdpi, broadening the Laptop 16 ecosystem beyond its core modular design.

Framework’s Pro Laptop Bets on Linux, Touchscreen and Easy Upgrades
gadgets1 month ago

Framework’s Pro Laptop Bets on Linux, Touchscreen and Easy Upgrades

Framework unveils the Laptop 13 Pro, a highly repairable, modular notebook that now adds a touchscreen and ships with Linux pre-installed (Ubuntu option) or Windows 11. It offers Intel Core Ultra or Ryzen 300‑series CPUs, promises longer battery life (up to ~20 hours in streaming tests), and preserves upgrade paths via replaceable mainboard/keyboard and expansion bays. Ubuntu models start at $1,500, with Windows configurations around $1,700, targeting power users who want to ditch Windows.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro reimagines modular laptops with a bigger battery and touchscreen
technology1 month ago

Framework Laptop 13 Pro reimagines modular laptops with a bigger battery and touchscreen

Framework unveils the Laptop 13 Pro, a largely redesigned, modular upgrade that introduces Core Ultra 3 CPUs, a larger 74Wh battery, a touchscreen, and a graphite enclosure. While some components remain interchangeable with older Laptop 13 boards, compatibility is not universal, notably around the new battery, case, and RAM (LPDDR5X via LPCAMM2). The company offers upgrade kits, new accessories, and several configuration options, with pre-orders open and shipping starting in June.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro targets Linux users with upgrade-friendly, modular design
gadgets1 month ago

Framework Laptop 13 Pro targets Linux users with upgrade-friendly, modular design

Framework unveils the Laptop 13 Pro, its first fully machined aluminum chassis laptop with a 13.5-inch 3:2 2.8K display, haptic trackpad, Ubuntu option, 74Wh battery, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, LPCAMM2 memory, and a design that supports upgrading components and compatibility with the existing Laptop 13, starting at $1,199 DIY or $1,499 prebuilt, with preorder today and first shipments in June, aiming to position it as a Linux-friendly MacBook Pro rival.

AI chip race could end traditional personal computing, Framework warns
technology1 month ago

AI chip race could end traditional personal computing, Framework warns

Framework CEO Nirav Patel warns that the AI boom and a winner-takes-all scramble for RAM, SSDs and chips could raise costs and push consumers toward cloud-based, closed devices, effectively ending personal computing as we know it. Framework remains committed to upgradable, repairable laptops with local data control, and has announced a Next Gen Event for April 21, 2026 to push its hardware philosophy.

RAM crunch prompts Framework to hike desktop PC prices
news4 months ago

RAM crunch prompts Framework to hike desktop PC prices

Framework raised the price of its Desktop PCs in response to the global RAM shortage: the base 32GB RAM Framework Desktop now starts at $1,139 (up from $1,099), the 64GB configuration is $1,639 (up from $1,599), and the 128GB option is $2,459 (up from $1,999). The move follows earlier RAM-module price hikes and underscores widespread memory-cost pressure that suppliers like Raspberry Pi and PC makers warn could last into 2027.

RAM crunch lifts Framework desktop configurations by up to $460
technology4 months ago

RAM crunch lifts Framework desktop configurations by up to $460

Framework has raised RAM prices for its Desktop and Mainframe systems in response to higher supplier costs, adding about $40 to the 32GB and 64GB options and $460 to the 128GB configuration (new prices: $1,139 for 32GB, $1,639 for 64GB, $2,459 for 128GB). Existing pre-orders will keep the old pricing, and Framework says it will lower RAM prices again when market conditions calm, as RAM costs rise amid AI and data-center demand.