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technology27 days ago•12 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro: A Repairable Gem Hobbled by RAM Prices

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro is the best Windows laptop thanks to its repairable, modular design, refined build, near-silent cooling, and long battery life, but RAM shortages push its price into the stratosphere (around $3,100 in the tested config), making it hard to recommend today; webcam and speakers are mediocre and there are some upgrade caveats between Intel/AMD boards, yet the ability to swap parts over years remains its biggest strength.

via Engadget|

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technology27 days ago•116 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro: The repairability king returns with a tougher frame

Framework Laptop 13 Pro refines the repairable ethos of its predecessor with a sturdier 6063 aluminum chassis and a swappable motherboard, offering improved battery life from Panther Lake and maintaining compatibility with existing 13.x components; however, it runs hotter under load due to a compact cooling system, limiting Turbo Boost, and it remains heavier with no OLED/HDR options, while pricing ranges from $1,200 to well over $3,000, making it a premium, repair-focused alternative to traditional prosumer laptops.

via Notebookcheck|

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technology28 days ago•5 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro redefines upgradeable Linux laptops with a bigger battery and premium chassis

Phoronix’s review of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro highlights a redesigned, upgradeable chassis (6063 aluminum, 1.4 kg), larger 74Wh battery, LPCAMM2 memory up to 64GB, and cross-generation component compatibility. Paired with the Panther Lake platform, Linux out-of-the-box support is strong across Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Fedora, and Arch, with promising runtime improvements and a claimed up-to-20-hour battery life; a quirk with non-official 150W USB-C chargers can throttle performance until using the official Framework charger. Overall, the 13 Pro stands as a top modular Linux laptop option.

via Phoronix|

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technology29 days ago•19 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro delivers long battery life but at a steep price

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro finally delivers notably better battery life thanks to a larger 74Wh battery and a Core Ultra Series 3/LPCAMM2 RAM setup, plus a touchscreen and refined build, but the upgrade comes at a premium price driven by RAM shortages and new module formats. Upgrading older Laptop 13 units is possible but requires replacing multiple parts (battery, bottom case, keyboard cover) and can push the total cost into premium territory, making it a strong but expensive option for existing owners and Linux enthusiasts alike.

via Ars Technica|

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gadgets2 months ago•18 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro: cheaper SSDs ahead, but price hikes loom

Framework says preorder customers for the Laptop 13 Pro will get cheaper PCIe Gen 5 SSDs from ADATA, upgrading 500GB to 1TB at a lower price and adding 1TB/2TB options; however, CPU pricing is expected to rise, so overall prices for new orders may go up in the coming weeks. Shipments were pushed to July due to a glitchy touchpad and a custom display, underscoring ongoing component shortages.

via The Verge|

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technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Delays Ship Date to July for QC Fixes

Framework Computer has pushed the Framework Laptop 13 Pro’s first shipments from June to late July 2026 to fix two hardware issues: spurious haptic touchpad bugs requiring a PCB spin and firmware update, and a display panel that sometimes failed to initialize; the company expects subsequent batches to shift to August and possibly September as it catches up with pre-order demand while maintaining quality.

via Phoronix|

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