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DIY Edition Build it yourself and bring your OS, including Linux. Starting at $1,399.00I hate to crap on a project like framework too much, but I fail to see the value it brings to the table compared to other options. 900$ for a Chromebook, 1.4k for a "DIY" laptop, 1.7k for the same laptop but assembled.
300-400$ used gaming laptops can be found on eBay, are repairable, and run Linux just as easily (minus maybe switching to official Nvidia drivers, but it's still only a couple commands a way). For 1k I'm sure you can get a variety of very premium laptops.
Edit: by repairable meant they're easy to repair if they break, not that they come pre-broken.
The big thing you get with frameworks is super simple repairability. This means service manuals, parts availability, easy access to components like the battery, RAM, ssd, etc. Customizable ports are also a nice feature. You can even upgrade the motherboard later down the line instead of buying a whole new laptop.
I recently upgraded my 12th gen Intel with a new gorgeous matte screen and the process didn't take more than 5 minutes, despite one of my arms being in a cast!
Curious as I want to also make this change. We're you able to sell your old display? Or did you repurpose it.
Ehh I should do one of those two but it's just sitting in storage as a spare.