Framework Chromebook review
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- čas přidán 8. 12. 2022
- Framework released its first modular laptop last year, and the company now offers it with ChromeOS. It’s not the most exciting laptop we’ve ever seen, but it’s extremely well designed, upgradeable and flexible. You can easily swap out different ports, add RAM and storage and replace any parts that might break over time. Couple that with an excellent screen and keyboard and you have a quality device that should last years longer than the average Chromebook, even if its $999 price is a bit high.
Pros:
- Extremely easy to upgrade or repair
- Great screen and keyboard
- Powerful hardware
- Relatively thin and light design
Cons:
- Pricey compared to other Chromebooks
- Visual design is a little dull
- Mediocre battery life
Engadget Score: 84
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I think one of the advantages of the modules is that - in theory - they can add new ports as they are invented.
Fantastic hack! I did everything you showed here and it worked! Thanks a lot!
when i was younger, i had an idea for a laptop where you could remove the bios like an sd card. wow, what a great idea!
Not a bad idea IMHO. An interesting thought. Niche of the niche, but still fun
I love the Framework concept!
I followed every step as you showed in the video and i'm very surprised by how this hack works! Thank You!
Very good, keep it up
Thank you very interesting laptop computer.
Would have been nice to see framework price this at $799 and put a lower power U series chip in it to extend battery life since it’s just running chrome os. As it sits there is no reason to get this over the standard framework.
Ikr. If I only select two USB-A and two USB-C expansion cards, it's only $50 less than the Base version of Framework Windows with the same i5-1240P CPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage. No thanks, I take the Windows all day long.
@@farishanafiah8461 Especially since ChromeOS laptops have expirations date the Framework chromebook is Jun 2030
@@farishanafiah8461you... Can always install linux or windows later...
The LTT orange
May I know how is the audio quality of the 80db speakers?
While I'm happy to see Framework expand their sustainable idea to ChromeOS users, it's only a $50 difference between it and the Base Windows version with the same i5-1240P CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage and two USB-A alongside two USB-C expansion cards. No thanks, but I take the Windows all day long.
I want one but last I looked they don't ship to NZ.
I'll look again now; it's been several months since... [edit: Nope, still not shipping to NZ]
Is it possible the message them and talk? Seems like a long shot, but stranger things have happened. Like do they have an email, Instagram. Etc. Could be a start. Plus there still admittedly new.
I'm highly in favor of framework laptops but the battery is so poor it's ridiculous still waiting for a potential AMD version.
If it was available in India, I would have bought it and installed Linux on this.
How long will the Chrome OS be supported?
2030 and then you can just install whatever you want on it - not sure if chromeos flex somehow extends this support window either
@@UCm0i6w5lBlRthCtZEoj99tg or just swap the motherboard when the time comes.
I don't really understand the point of the Framework Chromebook. It looks to me like a normal Framework laptop with a different keyboard and no touch sensor. Does it get support from Google or something? Otherwise I can't imagine this would have any advantage over just buying a normal Framework and installing ChromeOS Flex or some super basic Linux distro on it.
I tried to install FydeOs on my 7640u kept getting a black screen with no success, Ubuntu and Fedora work (of course)
I had a broom that lasted me 20 years.. I just change the head every 4 years and the stick every other year..
most underrated comment lol
I could say the same about my Lenovo IdeaPad 3 it literally has soldered RAM and it's not big too only 4GB at least it does have 1 extra RAM slot
The Lenovo Ideapad 3 has an extra slot for more Ram??
@@jandia5162 Yea just 1 tho the other is soldered to the board or if your repair shop can desolder the soldered ram you can ask if its possible for them
@@mayuravirus6134 do you know if any other Lenovo models like the duet 5 also have this available slot? This is interesting I didn’t know there was an extra open spot for more Ram. I wonder now what the max usable ram size is now haha
@@jandia5162 Really depends on the CPU and you have to open your laptop for it
@@jandia5162 Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i? if we're going with the CPU inside it can accept both DDR4 and 5 or the LowPower variant DDR4 and 5 and the max 64GB as stated at Intel website
How many years for this device/Chrome on OS support?
Good luck learning how to Google it
8 years
nope
There's still no mention about it, so you have to wait for it.
"The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is built with the Titan C security chip and receives automatic updates through June 2030" as per Framework
it think this chrome book is overspeced for what it is a 12th gen i5 is quite powerful I feel just a i3 would do just fine and most people buying a Chromebook whats cheap costs anyways so if your paying 1k for a Chromebook you might as well go for a MacBook.
i'm not sure this is a product for consumers that are just looking for the cheapest option. i think this is more of a middle ground between "typical" consumer and full-on techie, where someon wants decent performance but also might want to upgrade/re-configure the device without having to do your typical teardown. also, this beats macbook with max RAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, aspect ratio, etc.
Not everyone likes using Mac OS, though. Also, you have to realize that Chromebooks have matured and continue evolving. You can run android apps, Linux apps, and even run Windows inside a nested VM container. Hence why you see powerfully specd Chromebooks nowadays. On top of that, you can't beat the fact that the OS is so lightweight that everything is always fast with no maintenance required on your part. I moved to Chrome OS about 6 years ago and now I can't go back. Speaking as an ex macbook pro user.
no, please. the world is full of low end chromebooks - we don't need more. High end chromebooks are rare enough as they are and this gem is repairable to boot! In a way I saved hundreds cause I didn't have to buy the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook which would have cost more the way I wanted it spec'd.
Heck, I still think the 11th gen Intel Core CPU is still more than enough for ChromeOS.
Their first laptop wasn't just Windows. I ordered one blank and installed Linux. Unless mine wasn't the first, but I've had it over a year.
Their first laptop was available in two flavours. A 'blank one' and a windows one
they do not have bloody "flavours" mate
@@nc3826 yes they do. DIY version and the regular version
And the Chromebook version
Sorry to confuse you mate
Imagine Apple being this environmental and consumer friendly.
Wait, you can't.
6 hrs for a Chromebook. That's poor no matter how you sugar coating it.
And paying $999 for it. An m1 macbook air despite the shortcomings, is a far superior product.
@@ilovelimpfries battery life ain't everything. m1 macbook air seems to be limited to 16GB RAM vs 64GB RAM for Framework. Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, & 3:2 aspect ratio with Framework, too. not too mention more upgradable for greater device longevity. there's probably a good chance they can improve battery life via firmware updates, too.
@@error9900 what are you gonna do with 64gb on chromeos 🤨
@@tripnixon9355 open Firefox tabs, without the browser crashing.
Yeah I was originally excited about them releasing a Chromebook as I thought there might be a chance at it having an ARM processor but I guess not. I'll never understand x86 Chromebooks
My God the host is awkward.
These are for a very niche eco group. I still have my old Pixelbook Go, nearly three years old, as fast as I need, and no issues. That is expensive as the average selling price of Chromebooks is nearer $400 than these premium types.
Also, you never mention the upgrade costs of a new CPU (i7), nearly £800 for a 12th gen for the OG Intel Framework laptop! I can get a great new laptop for that price! And, of course that original laptop had a worse design and specs (display).
As for modular IO, that to me is a gimmick as I just buy what I need, and these days, for my Chromebook, USB-C does everything, and is why the EU is forcing OEMs to go all in on this port.
Too expensive and aimed at a specific small user base.
What 1260P laptop is available for 800?
Why do trolls waste time commenting about posts, that they have no interest in ???
As if anybody else cares, about their narrow minded point of view....
That modular IO is far from a gimmick as you can always replace it with any ports you want to use. I doubt bringing a USB hub is better.
They are digging their own grave. A chromebook is the last thing i would have wanted to see from Framework.
What a shame. I hope they don't go bust because of this and yeah the battery life is a joke for a chrome book.
The reason why Chromebook is still popular is because of GNU Linux support. You won't get that on Android.
He didn't even talk about playing games on ChromeOS with Steam which this Chromebook can do. Lame review copying and pasting a press release lol
damn