The Problem with Framework...

[@brandonchan5620]

This laptop was not made for people who want the bleeding edge of computing, It's made for people hoping to keep the machine for years. Intel's 12th and 13th gen mainboards are currently extremely discounted compared to their launch price and likewise after a few generations ryzen ai 300 mainboards will be discounted. Also the DIY edition doesn't save you money if you buy ram and the ssd from framework themselves. You can buy third party ram from crucial for half the money.

[@rahulsawhney1279]

Have you ever understood his point? The idea is that you’d save more money by buying a new laptop every couple of years, thereby staying at the bleeding edge of technology, instead of upgrading this Framework laptop.

[@billyhatcher643]

sadly a majority of the public doesnt give a shit about longevity they only care about if it works

[@PuppyGamerYT]

​@rahulsawhney1279 the laptop he shows as comparison for price isn't even a fair comparison, it has less ram, less storage, a worse display, and it is on a $300 sale (it's normally $750) you aren't staying on the bleeding edge of computing and saving money buying a whole new laptop, you just aren't

[@Fernando-ek8jp]

​@@rahulsawhney1279 and creating more ewaste

If people truly care about the environment above all else, EVs would be everywhere, single use plastic would be a thing of the past. At the end of the day, people care about if something works well, and whether it's cheap. This is neither. It's for people who has money to throw at last gen tech, to experience disproportionate amount of suboptimal user experience / issues for the price, so that they can say there's something they believe in...while living with shopping regret on the inside.

[@rohithsunil]

I feel like this review missed the mark on what Framework is really about. They're not trying to compete by pushing out new laptops every year with the latest tech. Instead, they’re focused on giving us a laptop that lasts-a device you can upgrade over time without breaking the bank. In a world where replacing a screen on a $500 laptop can cost almost half of its value, or where a tiny issue with soldered components means tossing the whole laptop, Framework is a game-changer. It’s awesome to know you can have a laptop that you can tweak and upgrade as you need, rather than being stuck with whatever you bought. There are really two types of laptop users: those who get a new one every 2-3 years and those who invest in something that’ll last. I’m definitely in the latter camp. I used a MacBook Pro from 2017 until 2022, and while it served me well, it became unusable due to battery issues. The cost to replace the battery was so high that buying a new laptop seemed like a better option. That’s where Framework comes in-if they can keep delivering reasonably priced upgrades, they might just be the future we’ve all been waiting for. I wish the video had taken a closer look at how Framework is delivering on its promises. The only way they can compete with the big brands is if more people get on board, and negative reviews might scare off those who are curious about trying something new.

[@LePedant]

Yeah, but when you can buy 2 Lenovos for the price of 1 Framework. The cost of buying a whole new laptop is moot.

[@n0lat]

ya but 1200, no copy of windows, plus cost off time having to build it yourself so, still dont see who this is for,

[@colt5189]

Lately, I've been buying laptops that are 4-5 years old in order to save money. I recently bought a 5 year old HP laptop in real good shape for like $400 that originally cost something like $2k-$4k brand new. I decided to go ahead and get a laptop that can properly run Windows 11 as I think the cost of those laptops will go up late next year when Windows 10 loses support and many people scramble to get a laptop that qualifies for Windows 11. The only bad thing about buying a used laptop is I have to completely take it apart so I can clean every nook and cranny to remove any leftover grime from the previous owner. I also like to buy brand new fans and put those in as fans get gunked up and are a wear item that can get noisy over time. I also try and buy a brand new keyboard and install that as the keyboard usually contains the most gunk and wears out. On that HP I was able to get a brand new topcase for like $40 from China, but the topcase that came on it was in pretty good shape and not all gunked up, but might as well replace it while it's torn apart. One thing I hate is HP puts these sticky pieces of plastic sheets and foam all over the place. Like on the heatsink. And so if they get damaged, then nothing you can do about it as they don't ever sell a set of replacement plastic/foam pieces for your laptop.

[@Bewefau]

BUT THEY DIDN'T DO THAT.

[@linuxstreamer8910]

that is why i gave it a thumb down

[@KwanyKon]

The Problem with this Review... 1. He mentions the repairability but doesn't mention how easy it is to get parts for them instead of relying on 3rd party like his Yoga choice will be if he has to get a new screen. 2. He mentions the upgrade path to new parts but doesn't mention how you can also upgrade the whole board to a newer compatible board, without having to buy a WHOLE new laptop, and then being able to use the older board with DIY solutions. 3. He tries to pin Framework as a system that has to be sold to the open consumer market at BB and other establishments but fails to forget that this brand is mostly aimed to the audience who wants control on what can be done with their system now and in the future. He is making lots of points to show that this is great for a laptop but hates the higher price tag, but just tries to push against it like it needs to step up. I would rather side with the Framework group and allowing a few fans in their systems than the tiny single fan that HP tries to push on the masses. Thanks Austin for giving Framework the spotlight it deserves instead of dragging it down because of Linus.

[@joeeveryman2935]

@@KwanyKon Framework is like RaspberryPi, it's a trade off many are willing to make. Higher upfront cost for better reliability and reliability is attractive to plenty of people.

[@fightkostka]

I think the 1 and 2 points are what he meant when he said he doesnt like the price compared to Yoga one, it is choice between 450 + possible repair for let say 200-300 for screen and battery if the repair shop is expensive. It is still cheaper than buying framework with weaker spec. The repair + computer is still cheaper and that is why it's a problem you can get the price down if you buy your own SSD and your own RAM, and you dont really need to buy windows these days, but everyday people will not do that, they will buy it as is and I get its supposed to be cheaper to upgrade in the future but if people can buy new one for the same price of the upgrade, it kind of destroy the purpose of buying it for cheap upgrade in the future, if framework still exist in the 5 years. Framework right now isn't for everyday people. It is for tech enthusiasts that like the goal of repairability and the goal of framework whats to accomplish. Thats why linus even invested, in hopes that when they are at least somewhat successful, other companies will see it and do the same framework does IMO Austin was respectable, and wants framework to succeed, but the price is something he can't get over in the review. Either they lower the price, or they will let people get more option to personalize the laptop to them (for example engraving, or different colour of the lit)

[@danielsterling3499]

​@@fightkostkaI mean I followed framework from day one yes you're buying a 2000 dollar laptop that will cost 120 dollars every few years to upgrade and then the motherboard is also a desktop motherboard

[@Deja117]

I also heard nothing touching on the open source aspect. If Austin done some research instead of just looking at prices on the website, he would know that this company has open source main boards, CAD designs, and even open source firmware. I honestly think that justifies the price if there's a wider adoption, since people are bound to make custom parts and even support security updates well beyond Frameworks lifespan.

[@fightkostka]

@@danielsterling3499 sadly price to entry is really important, and it is the main block many people have most people can afford to pay only 500 usd on a computer, no matter how money saving it will be in the future, 2000 can be their whole salary. Thats why series s and switch sold so well, 500 for console aka toy is hard to justify, but 200-300 can be reasonable

[@spdcrzy]

"There are some downsides" to a laptop I can repair myself on a flight at 5am in the morning in time to make a 9am meeting at my destination? The kind of downsides that mean I can (and have) upgraded it MULTIPLE times over the last three years while saving hundreds of dollars? Price comparison aside, I'm sorry, but you missed the ENTIRE point of this laptop. It is A LITERAL anti-MacBook.

[@andyH_England]

I buy what I need especially an ultrabook for most users that do not need to upgrade regularly as their workflow is constant (different for gamers and professional users). And I have an M1 MB Pro 13 that is nearly four years old with zero issues and remains more capable than the latest from Framework, especially in efficiency. I think many Framework fans believe they still live in the 1980s where laptops breakdown. These days if you look after your laptop they will easily last 5+ years. I have a working Intel MB Pro 15 that is now 8+ years old and still runs well.

[@spdcrzy]

@@andyH_England you're in the minority. The problem isn't about a MacBook "running well" after 8 years. The problem is the complete and utter inability to upgrade an ultrabook form factor laptop (which the FW13 is) down the road 3-5 years from now when better components and newer hardware are available.

[@andyH_England]

@@spdcrzy I do not care about upgrading, nor do most non-techies. My 80-year-old parents have laptops and would never even think about upgrading. When you ramble on about upgrading, you are speaking as if the average person cares-they don't, and Apple knows this. We see most OEMs now understanding that the new youth who have grown up with non-upgradeable tablets and phones do not care as much as children of the 20th century who got excited about upgrading.

[@swapnilmankame]

​@@andyH_England "We see most OEMs now understanding that the new youth who have grown up with non-upgradeable tablets and phones do not care as much as children of the 20th century who got excited about upgrading." You saying this tells me you have no idea what you are talking about. we, the new generation is all about upgradability and repairability, we do not want to throw things away and buy a completely new laptop just for the sake of it. we do not want to throw away a perfectly solid piece of tech just because of a faulty non upgradable ram or a bad Key in a non-replaceable keyboard. there is a reason we have tonnes of MacBook and think pads in the refurbished market because enterprises have to upgrade it because of non-upgradability. If you buy a 3-year-old MacBook, create a new account, and try to install Keynote, or pages, they are not supported. i learned that the hard way. Even simple essential programs are not supported in old MacBooks. its basic software. how stupid is that? Please for the love of God, do not speak on behalf of the "new youth" or the younger generation, you have no clue what you are talking about. you are in the minority.

[@andyH_England]

@@swapnilmankame If you use a laptop for three years and then upgrade, why do you think the old laptop is e-waste? You can sell it, pass it on to family, donate to charity or send to an OEM for recycling. People that advocate the Framework always use this poor excuse. It is nonsense. Even if you break it after three years it can easily be recycled. The new Huawei XT costs $3000 and yet in non-upgradeable so why is it one rule for one $3000 device and one rule for a $1000 laptop? I understand the true reason for upgradeability, to buy a base model and save money upgrading. But you can do that with some OEMs already like Lenovo. It only costs $100 to upgrade from 16GB to 64GB for their X Elite laptops. Probably cheaper than Framework. Same with storage. We have strayed off the topic, that Framework is expensive and niche and that their future in such a competitive market is high risk. Hopefully they will survive, but if you read most of the comments, people understand that it is a lifestyle choice rather than a sensible value choice. That's fine if Framework still exists in 3-5 years time.

[@novelezra]

Louis Rossman is hearing him talk about how self repair is bad and smashing his fist into the table.

[@BriBCG]

Yeah, he literally said he'd rather just 'buy a new one'.

[@novelezra]

@@BriBCG Well luckily companies make it so much easier for you to do that, with the beauty of planned obsolesence.

[@joeeveryman2935]

​@BriBCG at some point most tech youtubers lose touch with the price of tech without even realizing it. "Just buy a new one" isn't as easy for people with regular jobs who can't write every new laptop off as a business expense.

[@tdata545]

@@novelezra At least there are few cool companies like Samsung and Apple that make that "Planned Obsolesence" less of a pain with their generous trade in programs. I don't know how far that program extends, I know for Samsung and Apple it's watches, tablets, and phones. Don't know if it goes into their PCs.

[@novelezra]

@@tdata545 "Apple" What.

[@Warkip]

1 year framework user here. It is expensive for the specs, but as soon as you need a repair or upgrade later down the line, you are cheaper/ better of with a framework. And i mean, it still a really nice laptop, i still love it and the keyboard is amazing. And no it does not feel cheap. Also the screen edge must be something with the new upgraded screen, because my ‘not upgraded’ screen is square and has no gap/bezel with the bezel. So i think that is the reason why it the bezel is still square, also for the new screen with round edge

[@joshua7551]

The screen rounded corners on the new screen is caused by a repurposed design. Framework was pretty upfront with this when they were releasing the road map updates for it. They told us that they were working with a supplier to repurpose a screen design from someone Else. Honestly, why reinvent the wheel?

[@soullegend5]

Dudes huffing copium cause he bought cheap garbage and brainwashed himself, lmao

[@thunderarch5951]

​@@soullegend5 have you tried it, or have you only seen Austin's review, who's admittedly the worst KZbinr to watch for this kind of stuff? 😂

[@mutasimrahman6833]

You'd save a lot more money by buying a cheaper laptop upfront with comparable specs, selling it when it breaks, and then getting a new one instead of using the same framework laptop and repairing it. I'm all for repairability, but that's because repairing what you have saves you money. Unfortunatley, Framework throws that selling point out of the water

[@Jpcraque]

​​​@@thunderarch5951austin is a paid chill!!! to every company that give him free stuff or money to show their products in a good way.....

[@TheBauertech]

I typically like your videos but the price comparison is completely unfair. The yoga you compared it to has a 1080p display instead of a 2k display. 8 GB of RAM instead of 16 GB of RAM. 512 GB SSD instead of 1 TB SSD. It does seem like Framework may be more expensive but compared to a laptop with comparable specs, it is only a couple hundred dollars more.

[@UndeadSoldier32]

You're also SOL if the Yoga ever breaks down because it's one of the most unrepairable, inevitable e-waste computers you could possibly get

[@frioja8127]

It literally says it is a 2k touchscreen and has a better CPU

[@DarkKnightMundus]

its says 2k in the video, also you can buy 3 of these including additional ram to bring it to 16 GB for the cost of 1 basic framework model. the repairability is great unless something major blows and you have to spend 800$ on a new CPU for your 1500$ laptop.

[@adamvazquez7426]

Plus the modability

[@Deja117]

They are also currently the only laptop company (that I know of), that has a completely open source business model. Main board to firmware, even the expansion cards and chassis design. It's all open source for enthusiasts and tech-savvy business alike.

[@Scirocco27]

so a 1 y.o. Cpu is called „outdated“ 😅

[@ShockingPikachu]

Dang... my 5 year old ryzen 5 in my thinkpad must be on its last legs then lmao. That laptop came in clutch during my uni days and ill bet its still more than useable even now lmao. Perceived obsolescence is so silly, because you wont see a massive difference between my cpu and a new one in daily tasks.

[@tsu177]

my 9th gen intel must be struggling to run windows

[@tim3172]

Yes, it's an outdated product to be sold in a new laptop. Your tiny brain is confusing outdated with obsolete.

[@azielaugust8349]

@@tim3172 You and Austin is the one with the tiny brain if you can not get the concept of " More expensive now but in 5 years you can upgrade to a newer processor with out spending over a $1000 for a new laptop.

[@wyterabitt2149]

@@azielaugust8349 The cost of that upgrade will be most of the cost of an entire new $1000 laptop if you want a new motherboard.

[@joshua7551]

$1,300 for a laptop is nothing in the professional space. A latitude laptop can easily run $2,000. I view these as more of a laptop fleet design then something for your average everybody. I personally have a 13 and a 16 that go everywhere with me at work and they see a beating on a daily basis. So I'm glad that I know I can buy a replacement part if my laptop falls off of a ladder while I'm positioning cameras or something of that nature.

[@userminer2280]

That is a fair point cuz I bought myself a thinkpad second handed only to realise that when it was brand new for an i7-6600u you were getting around 2000 bucks is insane.

[@maxnum1sgameclub263]

I agree, i love photography and love to travel light. Lenses and camera stuff weighs more then enough. I have a surface pro 9 for photoshop and lightroom for being on the road and when i just want to work easily on vacation. And i got to say i love that little tablet/laptop!

[@hermanmunchther3082]

Yea but this is lower specs

[@userminer2280]

@@hermanmunchther3082 honestly that isn't to important compared to how easily reparable it is this would do great for a business.

[@nerdyneighbor]

If you're buying a Framework because you want a laptop...you don't understand Framework. Also, the comments about Ridge are right. You're like "I can't justify buying a $1200 laptop that is only normal. Anyway, buy a $120 wallet because it's metal!"

[@rickbhattacharya2334]

I purchased a metal wallet from TEMU with 8€ and it's also magnetic 😂

[@tdata545]

@@rickbhattacharya2334 I made my own wallet that clasps and has a clear front on it, for like $10 and holds like 20 cards in the locked clasp part, being all metal means it's RFID proof, and I don't have to pull my ID out when I need to show it, except when buying guns. STILL need to get the ol' ECC card out for that.

[@LePedant]

You can't defend the Framwork, so you go after the Advertiser. Lol

[@nerdyneighbor]

@@LePedant I feel no need to defend framework. I just think if the reason you're buying a framework is because you just want a laptop, you've missed the point.

[@tdata545]

@@LePedant It's super easy. A lot of laptops after they die, can't be gutted and used as an external frankenstein desktop. Currently I have a dead Acer that I used for media consumption in my bedroom and nothing else. Recent Windows 10 update nuked that computer and won't let me boot. Couldn't even take the ssd out and read it on another MICROSOFT PC to salvage files, had to use my Linux PC to get the files. THOUGH, I can't use the Motherboard outside of the Laptop since it needs to detect the presence of a battery and display connected by its 40pin ribbon cable. WHEREAS, Framework needs none of those requirements, meaning, when it becomes obsolete for heavier modern tasks, you still have a functioning motherboard you can use as an ULTRA SLIM desktop pc, they even provide 3D Printed files for making a case for it, with rails to slide in their USB C modules. Also Framework has 4 USB 4.0/Thunderbolt ports on them compared to most laptops 1, 2 on business laptops (for some odd reason, just not for gaming laptops). Also current state of APUs like the 7840U and 8840U are super capable of emulating up to Nintendo Switch. Meaning, you can create a nice sleek emulation box that you can shove into a homemade Arcade Cabinet without any issue.

[@khozemavakil2606]

Tip - when you do videos reviewing sites selling refurbished tech, instead of buying multiple different items, buy 3-4 of the same item in different conditions to properly assess the quality control of the site.

[@RickBrostek]

Do you have a KZbin channel , with his following ? Lol. I feel like he knows what he's doing at this point 🤦🏼

[@TheBigAEC]

​@@RickBrostekAnd? No matter how big you are good contructive critisism is always good. What OP commented is a pretty good idea and I hope Austin takes it to heart.

[@LigerSuperstar]

@@RickBrostek You don't need YT channel for that. You only need common sense. Sampling can't be done with just one product

[@RickBrostek]

@@TheBigAEC but you don't understand how understands the algorithm, and what gets views. He isn't making videos to check the quality of devices. Linus has done a video based on that with phones , but this a video on framework why even comment. It has 0 to do with this video lol

[@demochannel6146]

so every buyer of the refurbished site should buy 3-4 ? whats the purpose of tiering refurbished products then ? if i want to buy a iphone with description of "small scuffs, no visible damage", i would expect exactly that. otherwise, whats the difference between these websites and blind purchase on ebay ? also, why is this even on this video ? its about framework laptop lol

[@gmoss101]

Regardless of being an LTT fan, I would still be picking a Framework for my next laptop because of the ease of upgradability and repair compared to everyone else in the laptop market. You're paying for a premium obviously but it's worth it.

[@InfernoVor]

Same, waiting for it to be available in my country and saving up for it.

[@LazerSkar]

And they will upgrade it at some point, or the community can do that too. Like a metal case, another company could make a metal chassis. It’s so upgradable and customisable it’s worth it.

[@cyphre]

As others have already mentioned, the point of this is buying a laptop and upgrading only components, rather than buying a whole new laptop when the 'latest and greatest' are available. The value is that it isn't a closed system, and you're no longer held back by glued and soldered components, which otherwise force you to purchase all new hardware. It's like saying a desktop PC is bad because it's expensive, even though you can upgrade (or even just purchase) separate components to configure it yourself.

[@kevinkuo2004]

Agree with the premise that Framework laptops aren’t for everyday consumers, but think the video didn’t try to understand what customer / scenario might a Framework be a good option. For example: - Most countries don’t get the crazy sales the US have, where you can get a well-built laptop like the Yoga 7 for US$500. They usually go for US$900-1000 up here in Canada (worse in other markets), so $1200 for a Framework doesn’t sound that outrageous at all. - Many Framework customers, who are probably somewhat tech literate, aren’t buying the RAM, SSD, chargers, etc with Framework - but are instead getting them cheaper through other retailers when there’s a sale, getting them used, etc. - As someone who helped with managing IT in a small business before, the fact that you can obtain Framework parts easily on their website is attractive for maintaining the company’s fleet of laptops. Other manufacturers just don’t make parts available except to corporate customers who have huge IT departments. - In terms of customization, being able to customize the ports and the keyboard layout / language is hugely convenient. If you type in multiple languages, the only other manufacturer that offers alternative keyboard options is Apple. - For an ultrabook, where you’re realistically doing office work or some light photo / video editing, having the latest processor doesn’t matter that much? 12th-14th Intel all share the same architecture with some minor spec bump, for example… - Lastly, I really don’t get the comparison with custom keyboards. The customer who wants a complete laptop for $500 are probably buy $20 keyboards…not the insane custom keyboards this channel often features…

[@bjmyers5033]

I did exactly that, I had between $900 to $1000 in mine, I had my own SSD and RAM. I also don't have that weird screen rounding thing like he showed, but I did not get the upgraded screen.

[@erbmiller]

I couldn't agree more and I'm in the states. I was able to build out my 11th gen framework with parts that I salvaged from an old 6th or 7th gen. I upgraded as needed and flipped or donated the parts that I didn't need/want anymore. As a result I was able to build out my framework for under $1000. I'm looking to replace it with 13th gen and repurpose the old board so I can learn Linux.

[@verts_tv]

I don't have an issue with a higher upfront cost, if I can just switch out a mobo/cpu in 4 years rather than buy a whole new laptop. It's the main reason I've not gotten a laptop for I'd say 12 years atleast when I was in early high school.

[@THEHEADOFTHEPACK]

The cost of doing the upgrade is basically the price of a new laptop anyway which is why I ultimately decided not to get a framework. I believe in their mission and it's cool, but for an extra £100 above what they charge for a Ryzen 7 main board, nothing else, I got an oled 2 in 1 with a better CPU. It's cheaper to buy a new laptop than upgrade your existing one which sucks but that's the reality.

[@verts_tv]

@@THEHEADOFTHEPACK Idk where you are from, but in Australia I can't get a new laptop for the price of just the mobo/cpu upgrade.

[@Warkip]

And the peace of mind that when something breaks, you dont have to pay such high repair costs

[@Drunken_Horse]

You can also throw that old motherboard in a case and have yourself a secondary mini pc which a lot of early framework buyers have done when upgrading, it makes that high price a little more acceptable

[@randipoling635]

Best part? You can take that Mobo and transplant it into a 3D printed case and use it as a sudo desktop.

[@leeward6762]

Acting like the framework is somehow bad for not having an unreleased cpu is wild...the hate is strong with this one.

[@ramiking745]

At times it did feel like he was ready to hate or critique the thing.

[@frankwong9486]

He is not wrong Framework is known about 1 generation/release slower compared to newest model selling on shelf Hx370 compare to 7000 series which is their current listing（8000 is about the same so we skipped that part） Core ultra 100 been launched and selling so long , I just received my batch1 core ultra last month 😂 Framework never on the top of performance as they can't get good deals and exclusives like bigger brand . Plus their modular design cost space , lots of space . They can't fit a large PCB or large cooler for more performance headroom. But I bought mine because I know what I wanted 😊

[@tuttocrafting]

​@@frankwong9486The new CPUs will require soldered in memory ICs so they will have to figure out how to do that. It will take some more time. I'm waiting for mine, I don't care if the CPU is 1year old. I'm on a 2nd gen Intel CPU with 2GB of ram at the moment....

[@frankwong9486]

@@tuttocrafting I think it was not technical issue but more like too much sku or need more bargain power to get good deal from AMD or intel, memory onboard isn't that hard for the industry for AMD 300 series they can running on sodimm or memory on board , the sodimm slot have enough space to replace with lpddr5 but they are too far for highspeed lpddr5 which means redesign of new PCB plus they have to give up some modular score of using lpddr on board (not replaceable by user) Intel core 200: memory on package , not on mainboard and you purchase the whole thing from Intel .also need PCB redesign ,but I am sure Intel will have document or guidelines for that maybe framework13 with core 200 can free up those sodimm slot space for extra nvme slot ?

[@WeatherMan2005]

​@@tuttocrafting dang idk how you are managing with a system that old but respect my man

[@SWOhioSpeedtesting]

Didn’t want a Ridge wallet. Even less they’re trying to give a Cybertruck away. And also Austin it’s not that hard to be better engineered than a Tesla.

[@ShockingPikachu]

Ridge gave him a few tens of thousands to say that

[@niksn022]

@@ShockingPikachu you probably think it's only fine when LTT got a whole bunch of money for also making an ad about Ridge and the truck

[@tsu177]

@@niksn022 well atleast they make competent reviews , this guy runs a tech channel yet seems to know less than the average joe in the comments

[@azielaugust8349]

I think Austin totally miss the mark here. The laptop is expensive yes but it is not by much when you compare the entire specs with what is on the market. Framework is also a one time purchase that will last, unlike buying a new laptop every 5 years. Framework whole point is to make repair and upgrading to a new processor easier because your not buying a entire new laptop your just buying the processor.

[@andyH_England]

I enjoy upgrading to the latest and greatest every 3-5 years. I would never buy a laptop and be stuck with it forever; as a techie that is not something that attracts me. For example, I upgraded my old 11th gen Intel for a Surface Laptop 7 with X Elite and it I excellent. I cannot imagine missing out on that for the sake of having a chassis that is boring and old for 10+ years.

[@travisholt92]

The problem with framework. Price/performance relative to competitors. Could've been said in a short. But the repairability/upgradability tax seems sooooo worth it

[@hamzasultan96]

What competitors? The ones that put the screws under the rubber feet so you feel discouraged to open them up? Apple charges more in exchange for giving you less options. With framework, even if you ignore the modularity and upgradability, the laptops are built with repairability in mind, a lot of the smaller parts like ribbon cables will have aftermarket replacements forever even if Framework dies.

[@joshua7551]

Dell/ Asus/ anybody else who makes a decent laptop are not competitors with framework. This is honestly a novel market segment. No manufacturer before ever put a serious effort into making their laptop, repairable and upgradable. Many have tried in the past but they kill the projects before they gain any sort of traction.

[@fujinshu]

⁠​⁠@@joshua7551I do agree, but I’d say you can buy a decent enterprise laptop that has repairability and some upgradeability in mind, since enterprise laptop is bought by those who have either their own on-site technicians or the means to get some other technicians on-site. The real magic is when Framework inevitably opens up the connections of the mainboard, so that we may get third-party mainboards that contain various different processors from x86 to ARM and maybe different RISC-V CPUs.

[@domthecuber]

Buying a used laptop like an M2 MacBook Air for half the price is probably a better deal. It doesn't matter how repairable the Framework laptop is because buying it means that materials like lithium and cobalt have to be extracted. If you buy a used laptop, then no new materials have to be used to make it. Plus, most normal laptops like the MacBook Air are still somewhat repairable, and if right to repair legislation passes, then in 5 years a regular used laptop will be almost as repairable as the Framework for half the price.

[@hamzasultan96]

@@domthecuber At that point, buying used anything is better. There's probably someone selling their used Framework. But you just needed an excuse to say "buy Apple" didn't you? The argument you're making is for the environment, there are plenty of reasons to want repairable tech other than for the environment, in fact, repairable tech is comparable to paper straws since switching to repairable tech wouldn't make a significant enough dent in humanity's carbon footprint. Now, if rich people stopped using private jets, then we can talk about steps to help the environment.

[@anthonycastillo5852]

A first gen xbox 360 is better engineered then a cybertruck

[@leeward6762]

Lets not go crazy 😂

[@hsintien625]

@@leeward6762lol

[@tim3172]

@@leeward6762 The 360 had fewer recalls and the fixes were better than Elmo's.

[@Dragon_Chef_24]

The cybertruck looks like graphics from Xbox 360 lol

[@ch.illmatic]

​@@Dragon_Chef_24xbox 360 had awesome gfx

[@biglevian]

My big problem isn't with framework, but with chip manufacturers not allowing for upgradebility. Next Gen mobile AMD and Intel won't allow swappable RAM, same with Qualcomm. It's getting to a point where framework can't even operate like they want to.

[@zekicay]

They will allow CAMM modules, just not DIMM.

[@colt5189]

I wouldn't have as big a problem with unswappable RAM if their base line RAM is 16GB. RAM that is 16GB or higher is pretty much future proof for the foreseeable future.

[@crystallakedood]

They'll stick to older designs and chips then, as long as they're able to source them, I'd imagine. But wait until CAMM comes out, and they'll have no choice, assuming CAMM makes the impact it's supposed to.

[@Bluestreak589]

False. Ryzen 300 and Arrow Lake will support LPCAMM2 and SO-DIMMs. AMD's specs pages say as much - Its up to laptop vendors to decide how they want to attach RAM on their systems. Many love soldered RAM in the name of "performance" and as an attempt to push customers into needing to pay full price for an entirely new laptop sooner.

[@chriswheatley3146]

Framework may not be the cheapest, but at least you can do stuff like upgrade the RAM, replace the SSD/m.2; things that used to be common in laptops but aren't anymore. They're becoming the only reasonable choice left.

[@ShockingPikachu]

Its about as cheap as a startup lije framework can do it with the quality theyre offering. Its actually astounding its priced as it is with everything you can do to it

[@chriswheatley3146]

@@ShockingPikachu Definitely. And as they gain more popularity, those prices should start to go down with the increase in production. They're also reaching out to 3rd party companies to make accessories; which will help with the prices as well.

[@rogeliocano9536]

You can do that on Lenovo laptops.

[@jackmillen]

I was fixing an iMac earlier and was thinking "Huh, the RAM in this is surprisingly easy to upgrade, and the screen is really convenient to replace" I then remembered that the unit was from 2010. Oh what we have lost

[@chriswheatley3146]

All brands have some models left that do, but it's definitely a trend of removing the upgradability. The models left that are upgradable are as expensive as the Framework laptops; without the flexibility.

[@phipsi3922]

I have some issues with some takes in this video. First of all the DIY Edition ist NOT cheaper than the prebuilt one IF you buy all your parts from frameworks. This is not made clear on the website but the price that was shown in the video for the DIY Version does not inclued all the neccessary parts while the predbuild version does. If you get the DIY Version you should get your own RAM, storage and OS as Framework charges a significant premium for these. The price difference actually makes sense because they have to build all laptops for quality control. The DIY versions are actually disassembled after that so they require more work. Also the value of these laptops is not in the specs but in the repairebility and upgradebility. If you want the most perfomance per dollar this is simply not the laptop for you. There are tons of options that offer these. But there is bearely any (if any at all) other laptops that do offer what the framework does. And there are a lot of people that value repairibility an upgradebility over pure performance. There are already some manufactures that implement more rapairible designs in their laptops but as far as i know none of them go as far as framework with the concept. Right now they still offer a very unique product. I know that Austin did mention some of my points but his overall conclusion was a more negative than what i think framework deserves.

[@crystallakedood]

The base price is listed as cheaper for the DIY edition, meaning you do save money in the end, because it doesn't include the Windows license. If you go configure one of each identically right now on the website, you'll notice that there's a roughly $100 difference. I just did it to make sure I'm not making a total ass of myself, lol. I stand with the rest of the points you made, though, as it's not about top-spec devices. It's about a sustainable product that respects the user as an individual and a community. Make a quality product with a purpose, and users will buy it. Plain and simple.

[@97BuckeyeGuy]

I'm not a Framework owner, but even I didn't feel like this review misses the point of this laptop.

[@EXG21]

And the custom keyboard market in the beginning was extremely expensive when it was first starting out, just because you finally got into the custom keyboard market when it's finally cheaper to actually get into it, doesn't negate the fact that it was once a very expensive hobby, and it can still be a very expensive hobby. Same as every new style of tech. P. S. You also get to reuse older framework boards and memory when just upgrading internals, just as you do when upgrading custom keyboard components on some boards.

[@ciaojay7025]

Yep. Now you can buy aluminum keyboards for less than 100usd. Probably around 60 usd if you're living around Asia since most of them are from China

[@black-n-gold]

Imma jump on the framework defense train here. I bought one back at the end of 2023 or so when preorders started. And honestly it’s been more than fine for all my tasks. I can code, do some light gaming (actually, pretty much anything the steam deck can do this can do also) swap out ssds for different osses (something I do since windows gets more battery life than Linux), and just about anything that any other laptop can. I think the thing Austin is losing sight of and not stressing enough is that you can UPGRADE the mobo he’s complaining about. With that said… I do think prices for the ryzen variant should go down. It has been a while. But then again, the new ones aren’t out. And also, you’re not going to be needing the latest and greatest all the time, especially on a laptop since most of the time, you wouldn’t be able to go hardcore with it anyway. It’s for when down the line, a new processor comes out and it makes a noticeable enough improvement that swapping it makes sense. And you can’t do that with anything that costs less than this laptop (or more if you consider the MacBook honestly). I’m not gonna go and tell everyone to buy the framework laptop. But I’ll say that it’s definitely a better long term investment (assuming framework stays in business that long 🤞🏿), than anything else for now.

[@jackmillen]

Can you boot off of the SSD module? That would be an awesome way to switch OSes. I miss the days of game cartridges

[@BigTylt]

​@@jackmillenYou can if you're using Linux, but the performance will obviously be worse than a standard SSD. Windows, on the other hand, doesn't like being booted off of SSDs

[@ootheboss9307]

See IU think your final point is just misleading and wrong. Cool it's a nice idea but price to performance is not even close. Performance is not good at all for the price and "upgrading down the line" won't be much cheaper as you are replacing the most expensive parts anyway. It's a cool product but it's not there yet.

[@qwertymesa]

This video is a culmination of every issue I have with Austin's reviews. Please try harder to understand the product and the market it inhabits before you make a review about something and lambaste it for non-existent issues or issues that are there but have trade-offs that make them extremely worth it.

[@Tabletop-Newtype]

Is it me or did this video seem hostile or aggressive to Framework right from the get go?

[@ShockingPikachu]

Yeah. Idk why hes so aggressive?

[@DestinyOfZero]

it was 100% made hostile from the start

[@tdata545]

Maybe Linus Sebastian rejected him for a video team up. And Austin's got a case of jilted lover's syndrome.

[@chachingboy1]

If you ignore all the times he complimented it then yes

[@Anon-tm3uh]

Yes.

[@barkingaxe833]

It seems very sustainable compared to alot of things that are not upgradable or easily fixable. Sustainability isn't cheap initially

[@aldershot8008]

The point of framework flew so far over Austin's head. Videos like this is why this channel is D tier

[@evilleader1991]

I disagree, I think he voiced his opinion pretty clearly. Price is definitely a concern for most people in this economy and on top of that not getting the latest tech is also a big oof. Ofc you will have Framework fanboys who cant fathom that people have different priorities, just like the Linux nerds lol

[@BMiStudioz]

Saying 5.5M subs is D tier is diabolical, to say the least.

[@ThoughtlessDestiny]

A lot of times, I'm like why am I subbed to this guy.

[@fir3ball343]

How many laptops have bezels that are magnetic, easily replaceable keyboards.. That's just the beginning. You can swap the whole motherboard for a new gen, so you get your upgrade with just a mobo/cpu swap, the screen gets reused, the case, the e-waste is massively reduced. Oh and then you can put that old mobo /cpu into a desktop case (buy or 3D print) to continue its life. It's not DOA after an upgrade. Hell, I had a hinge/ case break on an Asus, I could source the part from Ali-express for almost half of what I paid for my $400 laptop. Framework you can buy OEM parts direct, not from rando marketplace sellers on fleabay, or amazon. That's Huge!

[@LazerSkar]

the community has already made 3d printed parts for framework, and its open for community mods. yes older laptops have other stuff. but they cant be upgraded with the cpu, they cant be added a gpu on the 16 inch version. framework is ideal for longevity and some parts are better for value. but you dont just buy this for value, you buy it for the repair status and the ease of putting it together and taking it apart. this is the first dislike on an austin video i have ever done in about 5 years of watching his content if light watching counts its to the 7-8 year mark.

[@J35SE]

When I bought my laptop, it came with, 16GB RAM, 500gb SSD, glossy screen and 11th Gen i5. Over the last 3 years, I've installed a Matte screen, 64GB of Ram, 1 TB, and the best part, installed the 12th Gen i7 board. Not to mention being able to hot swap the expansion cards as needed.

[@xBinyWolf]

What have you done with the old parts?

[@dragonhero14]

@@xBinyWolf This question confuses me. What would YOU do with old pc parts? It's the same concept.

[@J35SE]

@@xBinyWolf I got the cooler master. I plan to hook it up to my TV

[@xBinyWolf]

@@J35SE ok so you repourposed it, it is nice but not something you can't do with an ordinary laptop.

[@lilbunnifufu2461]

Definitely like everyone is saying, he's missing the mark. If anything, the price point is a little higher at the start, but the longevity is the main selling point. Oh it's time for a new processor, just replace the processor and motherboard components, and not have to buy a whole new laptop again. That's the point of this laptop, is to replace what you need as you need it instead of buying a new laptop.

[@TheNinjacanadian]

If this was some random item on mystery Tech. He would have been singing the praise to the end of the video

[@kahitarikhauyaka]

Is there some beef between you and Linus😂

[@edahmed7]

Display alone vs Lenovo yoga is a big upgrade n a long term investment

[@EXG21]

You had the same take with the Ayaneo vs Steam Deck until Jared pushed back and gave you the comparison of, yeah, I could buy a Honda Civic, but I could also get a Ferrari, and then after that you all of a sudden have been all Ayaneo regardless of price. I'm sensing you'll see the higher upfront cost to better usability and upgradability and repair cost in the future. You really need to think more about just the money in the beginning. Which is funny since you scam yourself out of a lot of it on purpose frequently yet it's too much when it's not for a scam. Come on man.

[@tdata545]

Well those scam videos he does, he knows he can 1) Write it off on taxes 2) counts on YT paying him back through monitization, 3) is usually paid for by the site he's buying from or through sponsor spots. So it's not like his money.

[@UndeadSoldier32]

​@tdata545 You're completely right; all that cash that Austin gives to the scam services that he makes videos about all the time isn't his money. It's the scammer's money now :)

[@EXG21]

@@tdata545 That's the sarcastic part of my response since I know that and him being pretty well off money-wise, yet he seems to overtly focus on just price for a lot of things without thinking things completely through. Price vs cost are different beasts. High quality tools may be a higher price but overall cost of not needing to replace everything when upgrading down the line negates a lot. And you have older boards that can be used on other things, in the case of framework upgrades down the line.

[@ootheboss9307]

God why is everybody in love with framework??? It's cool but that upfront cost is a huge issue. If it was kind of close I get it but it's not. hell I constantly find better laptops online for half of the price of this thing. Also don't ignore those prices wehne upgrading the framework they are not that cheap.

[@tdata545]

@@ootheboss9307 1) they're literally the ONLY game in town doing what they do. 2) It's not we're in love with them, we just don't like FAKE NERDS in oversized glasses, s hit ting on them for no real reason and without provocation. 3) A lot of us tech minded people are also tinkerers meaning, we like to be able to repair our gadgets ourselves. Right to Repair.

[@menjivarTv]

For environmental reasons, I would prefer to upgrade my framework laptop than buying a cheap laptop twice!

[@MoonDoggie82]

Its a boutique item. I picked up a Framework after my $1,300 laptop keyboard broke and they wanted to charge me $700 to fix it. I love my Framework and the fact that i can upgrade when i want and repair everything is a great incentive. "For the price you could buy a new laptop every coupe of year" so you're missing the point of not contributing to ewaste....got it. Rich guy not understanding why it costs more than the mass produced laptops. Why do those super expensive keyboards you love so much cost so much more than the mass produced keyboard only costs $15. Wouldnt you consider that a waste of money?

[@ShockingPikachu]

I think the best part is if you upgrade the laptop mobo, you can put the old one in an enclosure and have a super efficient little desktop computer box. Like they have solutions for the "what if i upgrade" question. Put the guts in a case and you have a small PC.

[@tim3172]

You didn't simply go on ebay and type in the laptop model + keyboard? They're between $20-50 online and an easy to find repair manual will show you how. Congrats(?) on wasting money and telling people you're helpless?

[@colt5189]

Does Framework ever upgrade the design of the laptop so they can, say, do a better cooling design or layout? Or do they just run the same design over and over so you can upgrade parts more easily? I could see maybe have a design for 5 years, and then upgrade it with a better internal design and run that for say 5 years, but the parts may not be compatible with prior versions due to changes in an improved design layout.

[@ShockingPikachu]

@@colt5189 I mean it's a framework. You're free to drill holes and add pipes and fans if you wanna

[@enc4204]

That the aftermarket use of motherboard outside of the chassis and that this is a higher initial cost for half price upgrades later, aims at a much more tech audience.

[@dylanno1fan]

Listen, this is complete honesty for me. Austin Evan’s = entertainment Linus tech = entertainment and facts Jays2cents = facts and entertainment Gamersnexus = Straight facts. That’s how I view these channels and how I get my information. And I love them all for those different reasons.

[@NeptuneSega]

the only facts there is Gamers nexus. The other ones are basically clown tech for entertainment

[@tdata545]

Except Austin hasn't been entertaining in a while. "Is 'X' a scam site, video 1,020". BOO... His post 1990 birth age is showing. I'm finding that 1990+ YTers are the most annoying and entitled. Like mommy and daddy bought them a yt channel and kept funding them until they could stand on their own, thus not learning the value of money, or end user repairability. "What, you don't get free laptops 20x a year from companies like me? Well, I guess that's a you problem." It's an arrogance that comes from ignorance and not being told "no" enough as a child.

[@tsu177]

@@NeptuneSega linus offers good information too, but in a more lighthearted kind of a video u can watch while on the couch or something

[@axllebeer]

I hear you Austin but I think playing the long game is more of the spirit of what Framework is trying to do here. I don't disagree with most of your points that you made but the question in the end is what one values more in the now and the future and what compromises they are willing to make for the benefits that Framework has to offer. There is no wrong answer here. I for one I'm watching them closely when it's time for my next machine.

[@NeptuneSega]

Download the video before it is taken down. Future apology ukulele video incoming

[@imtoxicAF]

Save $70 = Save $150 dollars I guess when Austin Reads it

[@xboxnangable]

No mention of being able to upgrade the main board in the future and use the current board in a standalone casing? This is a huge thing that Framework has over generic brands.

[@a.j.haverkamp4023]

Expansion bays are USB-C, if I’m correct. So you could plug the cable into the port without an adapter (USB-C adapters are cheap, because it’s just some cables, no electronics).

[@bobbob1278]

True but specifically thunderbolt

[@a.j.haverkamp4023]

@@bobbob1278 also on an AMD platform? Nowadays we have USB4, but these ports have existed for several years now.

[@mrsantoyo97]

@@a.j.haverkamp4023 AMD is still USB4. But yes they are all usb C ports without the Expansion Cards

[@Drunken_Horse]

While I agree its pricey for what you get you have to factor in what you can do with this when you upgrade your laptop, the internals can be taken out of the case and slotted into a case to make into a secondary pc worth a few hundred dollars you cant do that with most mainstream laptops easily.

[@tdata545]

I'm pretty sure Framework offers guides on how to take the old motherboard and turn it into a mini-deskptop PC while even offering free SLI files to make your own case for them that has the USB C rails so you can still use Framework official USB C add-on modules. And for most people the U line by Ryzen is getting to the point that it's pretty good for light and heavy duty tasks like 4k video editing without a dedicated GPU. So 90% of people can find uses for it, upgrade the internals, pawn off the old internals on family members that just want a Facebook and Word Processing Machine that can do light gaming as well.

[@bbbo85]

While I have FL13 sitting right next to me, I feel like ability to upgrade is not the strongest argument to make. I mean it's cool but feels not competitive price wise to justify it as a factor. However, ability to get schematics to replace $1~5 SMC instead of whole board and having "care" built in IS a valid point.

[@crystallakedood]

@@bbbo85 I think they're offering it as cheap as they can, and buying secondhand is encouraged on their site. It seems like they're trying to make each board generation cheaper than the last. Whether they succeed is another story, but when they say they're trying, I believe them.

[@DefinitelyNattox]

I’ll be honest, for the upgradability, I would still do it, especially when it comes to the Framework 16. The ability to swap and upgrade your graphics card and any other basic components is a huge selling point for me.

[@tdata545]

Especially since that Graphics Card slot is not 63Gb/s at most like Occulink or 40Gb/s like Thunderbolt, it's a lot faster than that.

[@XLessThanZ]

This is perfect for my son when he starts college. He's not much for tinkering with computers, but I'm sure this should be easy enough for him to repair/maintain when needed. I don't think the aesthetics will bother the customer this laptop is meant for. Only hardcore computer builders are that picky. The price seems to include the conveniences this laptop will bring to the user (being able to repair their own computer), and to the parent (who no longer has to do the repairs👍🏽). I think this laptop has a purpose that may not be obvious, but I feel that if you were a technology minded parent or grandson, it might be easier to see why this computer is perfect.

[@CricketEngland]

Should you buy a fully customisable Laptop or get a MacBook that you can’t upgrade anything or have to pay extra to upgrade it ?

[@nerdyneighbor]

I bought the 202 MacBook Air. But I needed the extra core, 16gb of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. So instead of $899, it was $1675 after tax. Perhaps how Framework charges for their upgrades aren't so bad after all.

[@idkwhattonamemyself2]

the takeaway is that framework should lose like 75% of earnings for the sake of giving customers a better price for the sin of being new and trying new ideas, gotcha

[@BaileyMagikz]

the other takeaway is : *if Austin goes missing in the next 24 hours you know it was linus or someone at LTT 😂*

[@idkwhattonamemyself2]

@@BaileyMagikz oh absolutely, only he would be "smart" enough to badmouth framework with the ltt colors

[@anony_meows]

i think this video isn't entirely without merit. it highlights the gap between how average consumer thinks about the values of laptops they want to buy, vs framework's mission and their offerings. this gap must be adressed and tackled by framework sooner or later if we want repairability and hardware longevity to be part of tech culture in the future, not just a novelty concept that stays in the circle of tech enthusiast.

[@orasporas1]

Why the fuck framework have to fix gap? If repairability is a very nice thing then other companies have to fix the gap not framework.

[@anony_meows]

@@orasporas1 uhh, because framework is the one who brought new value proposition that hasn't been familiar yet with the mass?? and it's not "fixing the gap" like they're the ones responsible or anything, it's just the state of the market, lol. other manufacturers can offer best bang for the buck, but they lack longevity aspect, which turns out can be quite a desirable value, if introduced and addressed properly, that's what i mean by adressing the gap, not "framework fixing other manufacturer's mistake" ahahah. this is too funny.

[@orasporas1]

@@anony_meows "uhh, because framework is the one who brought new value proposition that hasn't been familiar yet with the mass??" - wtf? What you are saying that every new thing have to be cheap, are you insane and don't understand how things work in this stupid world?

[@anony_meows]

@@orasporas1 *sigh to everyone who is reading this stupid crap that i'm replying, i'm just gonna do the smart thing and save my energy. if anyone have the energy and willing to entertain this kid, then by all means, he's yours. have fun :D

[@GeFlixes]

Fun fact: The DIY option is mainly cheaper because it doesn't include the Microsoft licence. For Framework the DIY version is actually more expensive, because the fully build the laptop, test it then dissasemble it again for shipping.

[@AndrewPL5]

You know, it's kind of irritating that Austin is SO critical of an actual good product such as the Framework Laptop, but then has nothing bad to say about absolute shite products that he is paid to make a video about...it takes away any and all credibility Austin has. HUGE disappointment. I guess there is a reason why I skip most videos on this channel now, most likely going to unsubscribe in the future.

[@ShockingPikachu]

Like it seems he's intentionally failing to understand the point of the laptop. Its not for value, its to give the end user the ability to actually DO stuff with their laptop. If other companies offered half the ability to do what framework can, they'd charge way more

[@tdata545]

Wait, you don't want to watch the thousandth; "I bought a bunch of shit from supposedly sketchy site, that I'll just throw out and create waste out of;" videos? WEIRD. At least when Great Scott does his Aliexpress videos, he goes into it with INTENTIONS of buying interesting and hopefully useful products. Mr Whostheboss even has a better, "Buy a bunch of crap" videos. Austin reminds me of TylerTube, a guy who just buys a bunch of stuff, doesn't understand 90% of the stuff, has such a sheltered upbringing that he can't even begin to put himself in other people's shoes, and thus thinks his opinion is gospel. I like "BAD MOVIE BIBLE" the channel since he looks for diamonds in the rough, is critical of movies, looks for the good in it, and isn't destructively critical.

[@tsu177]

he doesn't have any credibility to begin with, he just mentions surface level things in every video and consistently gets key facts wrong in videos

[@taylor1038]

Bought my 11th gen Framework and just upgraded it to Ryzen. Such an amazing computer

[@mncllama]

“That’s just a MacBook keyboard.” Hurts me, just because it is silver and black, it could feel completely different. Chicklet style keyboards have been around for 15 ish years now

[@Omonarc]

If it ain't broke, why fix it? Another thing that needs to be considered is logistics. Framework can't walk up to a keyboard OEM and say "I need a keyboard that will break when a speck of dust gets in the membrane" and get the product. They don't have the money or size to do that. What they can do, and you see this with the curved screen, is they assess what is currently out on the market and choose the best with what's available. If I remember correctly, the rounded corner screen is actually from the same OEM Microsoft is using for Surfaces.

[@BigTylt]

​@@OmonarcAnd I'm sure Austin would be TOTALLY fine with the 120hz upgrade costing $500+ in that case, seeing that Framework would have to foot an insanely high bill just to get rid of the rounded corners.

[@Omonarc]

@@BigTylt There's also the fact that Framework open sources all of their designs so any OEM can make a drop-in replacement for a Framework laptop if they want to. I've half considered trying to round up some funding to get an OEM to make some e-ink displays for Framework laptops.

[@Deja117]

Something interesting with Framework, the DIY options are fully assembled for testing, then broken back down again for you to assemble at home. In my opinion, the price should not be viewed as "oh this is just another Windows laptop". Every single part can be replaced, and to add to this it's entirely open source. That means there's at least partial schematics for every component, which is good news for third party hardware/software! Oh also, the lag in adopting the latest hardware is probably that they want to ensure those CPUs's work long term without any faults. But it could just be a case of corporate greed with intel or AMD, as they'll be mindful that this isn't the next Acer or HP or whatever, selling hundreds of laptops every day.

[@omegaSomeone]

The Framework CEO, Nirav Patel, spoke on this. He said he would skip the latest generation (of AMD CPUs) because the performance improvement didn't justify the price. Intel 14th gen CPUs are out, though.

[@leeward6762]

He really seems biased against the Framework from the jump...the positives are glossed over while every potential negative is focused on.

[@ShockingPikachu]

Probably has incentive to be disliking of a laptop that lets you upgrade everything and the company pushing right to repair. Mostly wanting to have more apple and laptop manufacturers send him stuff

[@samuelbolton6815]

if anyone from framework is watching, please don't.

[@randipoling635]

Not gonna lie, this video was pretty trash. About as trashy as my segway, to the "ridge wallet giving away a Cybertruck" ad for this video!

[@kingyachan]

I haven't looked at the comments yet, but I can tell your going to get ripped to shreds

[@justinseans]

The guy who bought like a 10k mac says its expensive. Lol

[@mdogzino]

I don't see Framework bringing Snapdragon chips anytime soon. They are focused on RISC-V

[@GMichaelBridge]

a 3rd party is making a framework 13 compatible risc-v mainboard, framework published all the specs to make compatible components for their laptops, mainboards, modules, etc

[@mdogzino]

@@GMichaelBridge what's your point?

[@GMichaelBridge]

@@mdogzino framework isn't working risc-v a 3rd party is.

[@davidtriplett7313]

​@@GMichaelBridgedefinitely a point that people don't understand about framework. They provide an ecosystem that allows people to go with their items they make or develop their own parts to create the experience you want.

[@Swoxx]

Surprisingly bad take from a tech channel. F repairability I guess.

[@Kringlord97]

The thing that a lot of you guys are forgetting is that the average consumer doesn't care about sustainability or the "mission" of the company. They care about price to performance, and if they can spend less money buying new hardware every few years then they will do it. That's just a fact. Framework is a great company doing a great thing, but it's going to take some time for the price/performance ratio to improve before the average consumer is going to care.

[@wcrb15]

If you think of framework as any other laptop then yes it is more expensive, however when it comes time to upgrade and you can just buy the mainboard for $500 instead of dropping $1200 on a new laptop the value starts to show in spades. Now the real question is how long will they be able to support that? If you could get 3 upgrade cycles out of your base investment then you're clearly in money savings

[@user-dibribhsvj36d]

Dude you can buy same spec for 30-40% less right now and use that saved money to purchase new laptop later. Also you can sell old laptop to recoup more money. Framework is all about hype.

[@LePedant]

The Lenovo Yoga was cheaper that $500 though. Why buy a motherboard for $500, when you can buy an entire laptop for $450?

[@noahbohl2127]

“Let me do a whole lot more than swap my ports or bezel” you mean like having an entire forum for third party designs centered around reusing old framework components for things like NAS or personal server applications?

[@sourlikealime]

i agree with the critical comments from people that have more energy to type out their thougts than me, so i'll just say this- this review ain't it, chief

[@LuKed-h8b]

Before I decided to preorder a Framework laptop, I checked other options to see how much more the Framework would cost. And the difference is by no means as big as this guy tries very hard to make it look. Obviously the specs in his comparison are way off, so that doesn’t make sense in the first place. I compared the Framework with my specs (Ultra 5, 16 GB, 1 TB) to Lenovos ThinkPad, some laptops from Dell and Apples MacBook Air. The price difference was not big at all and Framework was not even more expensive in every scenario. As others have stated before, people who consider a Framework laptop won’t settle for a cheaper laptop instead if it means that they have to give up repairability and environmental benefits completely.

[@LuKed-h8b]

If the focus of this video was supposed to be about price, then why not put some more effort into finding alternatives that are actually comparable. The type of processor, the power delivery, SSD and RAM speed can influence the overall performance even if the specs look similar at first glance. That being said, I believe there are genuine alternatives out there since I read the word “repairability” more often recently in marketing material of Lenovo and Dell for example.

[@taylor1038]

How does it make sense to compare the Yoga with half the RAM, storage, and lower resolution screen to the Framework? When I priced out a Yoga with actually similar specs it is around $1100. I'd gladly pay the slight premium for the still better display and customization/upgradability.

[@cesarvarela5438]

The main issue Framework faces currently is pricing, its way too expensive for the average user

[@yolad]

Because Austin wasn't paid by Framework he decides to unfairly judge against Framework

[@retrodexgaming948]

Kinda missed the point here Austin. The framework allows you to buy a replacement motherboard, and drop that straight into your existing chassis. You can already swap from Intel to AMD, and even upgrade from 11th gen to core Ultra bringing the overall lifetime cost WAY down. Then for a small cost you can buy a desktop case for your old board, and turn it into a NAS or lightweight desktop. It's a matter of time before a drop in Snapdragon board arrives around the $500 price point and completely blows the competition out the water in this space IMO.

[@caedis_]

Cool, now replace the screen or keyboard in any other laptop Want to upgrade to the latest cpu in 3 years, go ahead People dont upgrade their laptop every year

[@joeeveryman2935]

@@caedis_ I think this is the biggest point being missed, unlike with your phone plan you don't get a "free" upgrade every year or two and can get a new phone for "free" (well, actually it's just tacked on your bill and they just forgive whatever you had owed on the last one and you have to give it back so they can sell it as used but, you know, details). I get that new processors come out every year that are faster, but not enough to justify another laptop. You also don't have to buy windows from them, or even run windows so throw the liscence cost out.

[@LePedant]

It's literally cheaper to go buy a 2nd Lenovo Yoga, than to buy the Framework. Let alone the cost of the replacement screen/keyboard.

[@Karthig1987]

What are you gonna do chain them together?

[@SimonBauer7]

2:15 who tf pays full price for windows?! either straight up pirate it with massgravel or just use a 5$ ebay key.

[@ItsMeMars]

Ah now I know how Austin got put into that mini Cybertruck.

[@bront_catherder]

I love how you approached this video. You broke everything down, pointed out everything positive and negative, and finally made your own conclusion after presenting us with the facts, while letting us make our own conclusions about if that laptop is the right one for us. Well done Austin. I don't totally agree with your conclusion, but you did a good job of framing it so folks who are looking for what Framework offers shouldn't feel slighted in any way.

[@watercannonscollaboration2281]

The price is a fair criticism, even doing 18:59 of buying new laptops every few years would defeat the whole purpose of reducing material consumption, it’s the more practical option. Framework is still doing better than the Intel P14e, that business laptop with an upgradable compute module that lasted like…2 generations?

[@dionicgg7399]

This review feels like it’s coming off as “you have 3 months to live and you have to buy the cheapest laptop in limited promo or else you’re dumb” challenge. I’m dumb and this is obviously a better platform to own and upgrade over time.

[@mrhomer57]

Running a framework 13 for 2 years. I have no idea what Austin is talking about when it comes to the keyboard/cheap feeling. I haven't had a laptop this solidly built since the Dell m4600. But then again my daily driver laptop has never been a MacBook. If you want to talk expensive for specs.

[@mindmending]

Yup, framework is solid and the price is really good for what you’re getting, and I’d assume that there will be glass trackpads with haptic and other future customisation options coming, that alone makes this video seem kinda silly. Like what’s the take away, buy a plastic mediocre laptop every year instead of upgrading from say a decent trackpad next year to a glass one and maybe to a new keyboard the following year. We all don’t need the latest and greatest immediately when it’s launched… Austin dude calm down, Kinsey shout at him for us please 💀

[@tsu177]

its not as well built as his 3.5k macbook so he's freaking out, even though the keyboard is probably better

[@mrhomer57]

@@mindmending glass track pad now haptic is probably on the chopping block at some point like touch screen, the screen corner thing they plaster all over the place has been addressed in newsletters that they are contemplating either a special run of bezel with them rounded or taking suggestions if folks know of a panel maker that isn't rounding the corners. (For testing and pricing estimates) it just won't be in time for the launch of the newest 2.8k upgrade. Which their goal is to use mostly off the shelf parts like the liteon keyboard. The other neat module that they are looking into after the full sd card slot is the dual usb-c.

[@mrhomer57]

@@tsu177 industry standard liteon. So hp, Lenovo ThinkPad, Dell, 90% of the worth it amazon/Microsoft basics. But I guess it's still not butterfly switches.

[@nishantpatil1247]

I love me some Austin Evans but this video just doesn't make sense like sure it has some flaws but come one man they are actually trying to do something different compared to other companies cut them some slack dude

[@TheGoldenTrooper11]

frameworks is lowkey fire

[@TheGoldenTrooper11]

ya i agree

[@sunnydelight52978]

If I had the choice of the cyber truck or the money, it would always be the money.

[@AndroAps]

No way!A not Mystery tech/scammed by Temu/Wish video from Austin😮

[@stevensanchez7740]

😂bro its his channel he can do whatever he wants

[@AndroAps]

@@stevensanchez7740 yes

[@JulietHotel580]

Linus will be unpleased with this video.

[@esben4]

it's early being this criminal

[@BrendonJoslinOfficial]

I think you mean it's criminal being this early 😂

[@bantcliff]

The other thing with framework is when you've upgraded the components, you can sell or even better buy a kit to make a media PC or any other 2nd use lower tier pc to continue it's life. makes e-waste much much further down the line than a regular laptop. So yes, maybe pay a Premium today, but benefit in the future (cheaper to upgrade, and reuse the parts for secondary devices) double bubble.

[@Aliiimp4]

Austin here actually explains it very thoroughly and his reasoning is legit. For that price and the cost for upgrading the parts is similar to just buy a new laptop, No CHANCE, even with the argument "framework is for the enthusiast and the repairability is up on the roof", it'll be a REASONABLE device/laptop to purchase, in terms of price to performance (lets face it, this is still important for everyone). All the problem here is in the price, i mean Framework is still considered new after all. I think it just needs time. BUT if they really want this product to NOT compete with a greater market (a market where people use laptop for work, including designing, editing, etc.), facing ASUS, LENOVO, etc. and they 100% focused for the enthusiast and tech fans (and/or developers, engineers), then yeah, putting a high price on that advantage and the uniqueness of that product is super ACCEPTABLE.

[@evilleader1991]

Exactly, we shouldn't give a blank check for Framework just because we like the idea. Look, I like the idea too and thats why I enjoy building my own PC....but his reasons are legit and the price is too high for previous gen products. I feel like Apple products are overpriced and I am right to have that opinion, if people want to buy Framework laptops then so be it. But to demand others to basically agree with your POV is crazy to me. You cant demand others to value the same things as you, having different opinions is fine and Austins criticism wasn't illogical You may not agree with him but that doesn't mean he's wrong.

[@Aliiimp4]

@@evilleader1991 Facts 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@davidjonsantos2159]

Don't expect too much on Austin, he only knows to buy device, roast it, then repeat. That's the format of his videos.

[@cybr23]

is it just me or did he miss the entire point of framework laptops?

[@anonymoususerinterface]

No, its just that the point of the framework is not what austin wants?

[@ElementalITcc]

this video is getting some hate, and maybe some of it is deserved. Austin is buying stuff from Temu and Wish and Alibaba and GoodWill for a living. He is not really the target customer for the framework laptop. Framework is for people who look at ROI and choose choice and sustainability over immediate cost. You buy it because it's a computer of Theseus. The motherboard I buy it with today will still be useful to me in some other capacity in 10 to 12 years. That ewaste HP will have been dead long enough to probably be ground up and recycled into it's 3rd or 4th round of ewaste PC by the time I finally WANT to purchase an entire new framework PC.

[@nateg452]

This whole video just seems like hating to hate for some reason.

[@tech34756]

Ideally, I think Framework needs to get their pricing so it's maybe just a couple hundred over the cheaper alternatives. Last I looked at Framework, their prices were around 1.5-2x the price of potential alternatives where I live. If they can get that price down then I'd probably go for them, but as things stand, the ROI just isn't there for me.

[@Matt561]

They will probably come down as their supply lines and infrastructure improve

[@jonvaldez8705]

His call to fame is reviewing garbage tech that his friends buy on amazon. Where does he get any space to talk 😂

[@CarverLenz]

Think you’re a little late to the channel and WAY too emotionally invested in this specific product

[@LePedant]

Apple charging $200 for 8GB of ram, seems reasonable compared to charging $280 to go from a Ryzen 5 to a Ryzen 7.

[@samrec]

The windows license is not really a problem, who in these pays 140 for an windows license when there are legit site that sells the keys to install it for 40$ US or less?

[@colt5189]

I bought a Windows 11 Pro RETAIL key for like $10 several months ago. I'll probably buy more just to keep around for future laptops I buy. I'd recommend only buying RETAIL keys as you can transfer them to different computers, and they are more likely to NOT cause a problem later compared to other types of keys you can buy.

[@lorathbane]

18:58 omg, the whole point is that people shouldn't "just buy a new one", when performance is not what you want anymore, the screen, the body, the keyboard etc. might still be perfectly adequate and in working condition, why throw them in the trash.... the only real concern is if framework will be around, but if everyone chickens out because of that, then it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.

[@GAMINGOBRIEN69]

This completely misses the entire point of framework

[@evilleader1991]

Buddy, he is looking at it from the perspective of an average consumers. Most people dont care if they can purchase a part years down the line for almost same price as a new CPU and thats fine.😊

[@PSXHistorian]

The orange bezel looks nice but I was hoping it would be the entire case. It being such a small portion of the laptop seems like a waste of money.