I just bought a second hand Framework laptop, and I fucking love it!
My old laptop (also bought used) started to break down, so I had to get a new one.
I always wanted to get a Framework, preferably refurbished to save costs and for sustainability, and found someone nearby selling one.
He basically bought the almost best model two years ago, and never used it. So, the device is basically new, and only cost 1000€. 64 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, and even 4 extra modules (ethernet, 250 GB storage expansion, and some basic ones) included. Absolute steal! 💪
The whole thing feels really premium. The trackpad and keyboard are the best ones I've used so far. And the fingerprint sensor feature is really really handy.
And besides that, it's amazing that I don't have to wait 10 seconds for YouTube videos to pause anymore. Now, I even see the small animations/ transitions KDE has to offer, and loading times are minimal. The performance feels like a breath of fresh air compared to the old one.
The only tiny negative thing I could find is the display. It's only "standard", not great. Once I've got some money I will probably upgrade to the Pro display for higher refresh rate, touch and better colour accuracy in a few years. Or not, I don't know if that's even worth it for me. But the 3:2 aspect ratio is superb compared to the 16:9 I had before. Almost same size, but way more screen estate.
I installed Aurora Linux on it. Everything just works without any tweaking necessary.
For someone who never had a MacBook, this whole thing feels like one I guess, but in a good way. Both the software and the hardware are premium, and it's a very well rounded device.
I absolutely love it!
Be careful with dropping it. The bottom bends easily.
I like that your warning is less about being careful with a laptop and more about knocking the quality of a repairable laptop.
This is my second bottom cover. I've already replaced one. This one hasn't been dropped on its own. This happens if you have it in a backpack and you drop the backpack a little rough on a hard floor.
The strength of the bottom cover is definitely lower compared to my previous laptop (ThinkPad T430s) which necessitates being more careful to prevent more bottom cover replacements. The part is easy to replace - as this is a repairable laptop - but it isn't trivially cheap - $130. My family has 3 Framework laptops and we recommend them to people looking for new laptops. I'm responsible for at least 3 more Framework sales in addition to ours. All these friends and family who have the Framework 13 (non-Pro) know to be careful with dropping it. They're still happy with their laptops, as am I.
Knowing my Framework laptop's weak spots helps me keep it in good shape and prevent frustration and unnecessary work. That's a good thing. Given OP has already bought one, this can be a good thing for them too. Especially given they said they are conscious of the cost.
This doesn't sound like FUD to me but rather the sad voice of experience.
Surely there has to be SOME tradeoff from not filling every cubic millimeter with adhesives
👆 exactly. As far as I read, the new 13 Pro bottom cover has been strengthened. It's CNC-milled part instead of a sheet metal stamping.
I didn't know they offered a 3:2 laptop that's sick
Damn that's nice! Premium feel really has such a big effect on what it's like to use stuff every day
How are you liking Aurora? For some reason I could never get it to sleep/wake properly and every time I opened the lid it almost always required a restart.
that's a steal, I mean it, I will steal it from you ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Nice!
I want to get the 13 Pro (I think), anyone have tips on a dock ? i want to use it as my only PC and want to dock at home.