I've Waited a while For This - Framework 13 Unboxing

[@machinized]

Yo dude. Got a hint for you. Make a series of vids with this laptop. Linux, Windows, synchronization with a phone, how is the touchpad, multitasking, is it fast enough, multiple apps opened, virtual screens, gestures (if it has any), is it good for productivity, coding, and stuff. I am a total apple user, but recently started to think about open source devices, like fairphone or this laptop here. I think, there is an audience which is interested in those topics.

[@BrandonGeorge21]

Just for you, I’ll think about it 🤔

[@enesbala5195]

Absolutely agree with this. As of right now there are very few reviews of the Framework - only Elevated Systems seems to be thoroughly covering it. Many buyers need content to help them decide if the laptop is for them, and you seem to be optimally positioned to take advantage of that.

[@RECURSIVE_MEMORY_LOGIC]

Received my Laptop 13 with an AMD Ryzen 7 in December, coincidentally the same day ZORIN OS 17 was released. Installation was a walk in the park, everything (including the fingerprint reader) works out of the box - quietly and stable. Updated to BIOS v3.05 meanwhile. Works quietly and reliably for 239 days now. Love design and handling, which are somewhere the best of both worlds of MacBook Air and DELL XPS. Framework's concept is great: Maintenance (such as cleaning out the dust once in a while) as well as the ability to repair (just think about the battery after some time) and upgrade is highly welcome. Also is the individual configuration of interfaces with the expansion modules. Never ever before have I experienced that feeling of freedom and ownership like now with my Framework Laptop 13. Best laptop experience ever. Kudos to the Framework team … keep upgrades, parts and accessories coming! Lots of potential not only for B2E, but also - if not even more - for B2B. Business customers just need to realize Framework's advantages.

[@sewerrat]

Congratulations on your new laptop. Loved the video. Can't wait to get mine.

[@MyurrDurr]

I think the battery drain when closing the lid is just down to Window's really crappy suspend system and it's desire to automatically install updates when not being used So it wakes up pretty often and sometimes reboots to get an update installed Cause when I use my laptop with Fedora 39, I can leave it suspended with the laptop closed for a day and only lose like 4% battery and the same with the Steam Deck with a full 3D game suspended too

[@BrandonGeorge21]

Yeah windows isn’t the best at that, now I just set windows to hibernate when the lid is closed, saves powering it off each time.

[@lemonotype]

Thanks for the honest review, after watching a new this was the one that convinced me to get one as well.

[@jessewest1333]

Thank for the review. All The best on your Yt journey.

[@Sulphur_67]

the thing with battery draining incredibly quickly when closed is a notorious windows issue

[@mysticbatch6265]

Good job on the video, keep it up!

[@applecider001]

Thanks for the review

[@Joco231]

I love the framework because it's thin and it looks like an MacBook ❤

[@juan_shrek9246]

Keep up the work you’ll make it big one day

[@vivaanreddy8771]

thank you and all the best!

[@naturalcauses1695]

Mine doesnt have a lip under the keyboard at all

[@soltysss]

only reason I didn't boaght it is that it's only 13 inch, don't understand the reason for such small laptops, they are not fit for work. Waiting for my 16 inch order.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

same, but isn't available here sadly

[@LawlessNate]

With the 3:2 aspect ratio, the 13.5" screen is bigger than you think it is. Imagine a typical 16:9 screen, and then imagine if it were the same width but with additional height. For most work purposes, additional vertical space matters more than additional horizontal space.

[@yashwanthr21]

Framework 16 or macbook? I understand it boils down to OS preference but I dont have any. windows or macos anything is fine.

[@BrandonGeorge21]

Macbook if you have money to toss about and don't care about ridiculous repair costs, Framework if you support sustainability upgradability and reparability. Macbooks are hard to upgrade, I don't think you can even upgrade the storage on the latest ones.

[@Oneris7]

​@BrandonGeorge21 I get if you want to paint the MacBook as some monster, but it's much better for people who own other Apple products for the ecosystem, or people who need the software (graphic design and video editing).

[@BrandonGeorge21]

​@@Oneris7 Sounds like a deal

[@dudemydude4969]

​​@@Oneris7people who are in ecosystems most likely wouldn't switch. If you're in the ecosystem of course you'll get those products it just works with all your other stuff. But if you're someone new without an ecosystem or looking to switch it's hard to make apple look good. Most people like spending less money and a framework that you could easily upgrade and fix would cost less than a MacBook that costs way more to fix and can't even upgrade so you end up buying a whole new laptop when yours is too outdated to work. Also planned obsolescence is annoying. And I don't want to be that guy but windows and Linux have software alternatives that work just as well.

[@IO-_-Ol]

Get started with windows over macbooks. Doesn’t have to be framework but you will be able to move around and work better with windows. Though macs are super efficient. They suck with software support (terrible for engineering students)

[@jackyjacky6093]

Does it have an additional nvme slot?

[@BrandonGeorge21]

i wondered that myself, so i opened it up and i don't think it does, only one for the wifi card and the ssd

[@RECURSIVE_MEMORY_LOGIC]

@jackyjacky6093 No, it doesn't, on both AMD and Intel mainboards. You may consider purchasing an expansion module, though. They are available with 250 GB and 1 TB storage capacity.

[@clanzu2]

would yu make another video on how framework behaves in real life scenarios , do you still like it or regret buying it ?

[@BrandonGeorge21]

Would love to make a follow up video, more so now I know people are interested in a follow up

[@clanzu2]

@@BrandonGeorge21 i have a macbook m1 but thinking if it is a good replacement for it, for other windows laptops are nothing but frustration especailly thinkpad series degraded. how does it feel? is it rigid ?

[@BrandonGeorge21]

@@clanzu2 Its definitely rigid, I’m the type of person that throws their laptop about, and the framework has held up to the abuse of traveling for work, sure windows isn’t the best OS, especially windows 11, but being able to upgrade your own laptop when its outdated, or buying a genuine replacement battery in 10+ years’ time directly from framework, plus 100’s of other things is mainly why I went for the framework. Framework does things that apple doesn’t allow you to do. I knew what I was getting when I bought it, especially the risk's associated with a fairly new company, but I’m lazy and when I was In need of a new laptop i didn’t want to search around. But when framework popped up in my feed, it ticked all the boxes I wanted in a new laptop plus many more.

[@oliverbaker9145]

i'm your 69th subscriber lol