We asked: Can it be done? A convertible touchscreen laptop that’s also repairable, really? The Framework 12 is a pastel repair geek’s dream.
  • hansoloEnglish
    531·
    13 hours ago

    I just want an electric car that can do exactly this.

    Modular components on an option of 3 frames. Reparable to a degree. Bare bones functionality. Physical buttons, no screens. Open source software. Upgrade not the whole car, but components as you go. Literally what video games taught us.

    If I had Mark Cuban money, it’s the first thing I would do.

        • lobut@lemmy.caEnglish
          131·
          11 hours ago

          I know!!

          I really wish it wouldn’t benefit Lex Luthor. If it makes waves, hopefully other similar types of cars will come along by the time my civic needs to be replaced.

      • hansoloEnglish
        61·
        12 hours ago

        Yeah, has that gotten off the ground yet? Or is it still just investor stage pipe dream?

        • lobut@lemmy.caEnglish
          71·
          12 hours ago

          I thought it was further along that a pipe dream with the demos and videos I’ve seen. I think I’m cautiously optimistic until it officially comes out and I see reviews.

          It has the modularity I like at a reasonable price… We’ll have to see if it can deliver.

    • Kindness is Punk@lemmy.caEnglish
      5·
      11 hours ago

      I think EV battery cells should be standardized and modular to reduce difficulty of replacement and make replacements cheaper and more available so that it could extend the useful lifespan of the car. If you could replace your battery with an off the shelf equivalent used EVs would hold a lot more value.

      • LikeableLime@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        10 hours ago

        I think the issue there is the tech in EV batteries is constantly changing due to miniaturization, battery chemistry advancements, etc. There has to be some point where the cells are “good enough” to become a standard though. I just don’t think we’re there quite yet.

        • Kindness is Punk@lemmy.caEnglish
          7·
          10 hours ago

          true but we figured out things before like this when computer tech was rapidly changing so I do think it’s possible while definitely having its challenges.

          we need an alternative to needing a manufacturer specific part that costs nearly $15,000 and weighing in a ton and requiring a crane to replace.

    • D_C@lemm.eeEnglish
      32·
      12 hours ago

      This is a fantastic idea. If anyone ever does this then you should ask them for a cut of the profits 😏

  • zib@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    13 hours ago

    I got a Framework 16 a few months ago and I’ve been loving it. Super happy these guys managed to make this concept of a repairable laptop work. Though, one thing I wish is for them to make a storage case for the expansion cards. I’ve built up a little collection of them and obviously filled up all 6 slots pretty quickly. I’d like a better place to put the unused cards than in a random drawer.

  • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    731·
    15 hours ago

    The heatsink comes away just as smoothly if you’re looking to reapply thermal paste down the road.

    Not that you ever should, since it has PTM7958 which should never need to be replaced, and gets better with age.

  • Bad_Engineering@fedia.io
    29·
    15 hours ago

    I have a Framework 14 for my school laptop and it really is a great little piece of hardware. Can’t wait to see what they come up with next.