Image description: Image shows batches 1, 2 and 3 sold out for the Ryzen 7 7840HS which costs $1,399.

cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/1226322

For now both DIY and prebuild edition (all configurations) are in batch 4 which ships in late Q4 2023.

  • RisingSwell@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    I hope they keep going up, and by the time I need a new gaming laptop again in 5+ years time they have them. Currently not really an option for me sadly, but maybe one day

  • zzz@feddit.deEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    I haven’t followed their activities re/ beginning to also use Ryzen chips (or at all, to be honest) recently, but I am very glad they seem to be doing well & able to produce/ship another compelling product!

    Their core ideas have sounded compelling to me from the start.

  • Cargon@lemmy.mlEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    What sort of Linux compatibility can we expect with this generation?

        • nathris@lemmy.caEnglish
          8·
          1 year ago

          The GPU is also upgradable. Given Framework’s track record the likelihood that you will be able to upgrade it to an 8000 or 9000 series AMD GPU or even an Nvidia or ARC GPU down the line is damn near 100%.

          I wouldn’t even be surprised if they released an adapter that lets you plug your old GPU into a standard PCIe slot afterwards.

          • wagesof@links.wageoffsite.comEnglish
            18·
            1 year ago

            If you want to run a 2016 macbook chassis until the end of time you certainly are in the demographic for these things.

            • mea_rah@lemmy.worldEnglish
              9·
              1 year ago

              Not everyone wants lightbar or webcam notch. Early 2010s were peak MacBook designs IMO. It still was solid OS and the laptops had magsafe and fullsize USB.

              • wagesof@links.wageoffsite.comEnglish
                31·
                1 year ago

                I have never wanted any apple anything. The chassis styling is not my bag, the “innovations” they try to force on to the industry are even worse.

                I do admit that many many people think that it was peak laptop and apple still makes basically the same laptop.

                My daily driver is an asus g14. I can see framework getting popular and aftermarket chassis coming out that are more my preference.

                I still won’t spend an extra 35% for a laptop with swappable hardware, not when I can sell the whole thing into the used market for more than that 35% difference and get a whole new kit every 5 years.

                15% premium and a full customization market? That’s another question. Chicken and egg thing and I’m paying attention for my next actual replacement system.

                • mea_rah@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  3·
                  1 year ago

                  Yeah I see your point there. It is indeed a bit of chicken and egg problem, but it’s not 35% for laptop with swap-able hardware. The customization is probably the main selling point. If you want Ethernet port in your laptop, that rules out pretty much any recent model out there. Add upgrade-able memory, storage (or an option for multiple storage devices), some more specific port selection (like full size HDMI) and you might only have handful of models to choose from.

                  Can you do a lot of that with USB-C dongle? Sure, but dongle isn’t built in and also costs extra money. Are there many people out there that don’t need any of these ports? Sure! But if you’re one of those that do, this might be your only real option. Especially once we get to the more exotic modules like that RGB Macropad.

                  I’m personally not in that market at all, but I definitely see why people might want this and saying that it’s 35% markup just for the ability to upgrade and repair is missing the point a bit.

    • HughJanus@lemmy.mlEnglish
      51·
      1 year ago

      They only have 2 models. One of which (mentioned in the OP) has not been shipped yet, they just started taking orders.

      Not only does the 16 model support GPUs but they are totally optional, and also can be simply swapped and upgraded at a later date. They are completely modular like a proper desktop computer.

      You’ll probably find other board partners selling drop-in replacements also in the near future.

  • Gecko@feddit.deEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    Was considering getting one early next year and so just waiting a bit before ordering one. Seeing how fast they are selling out, this might actually be quite tough, haha ^^

    • happyhippo@feddit.itEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Same here 😅

      Well for me it’s gonna be a 13, but it’s still expected to be delivered during Q4

            • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
              1·
              1 year ago

              IDK, according to some estimates, we’re somewhere between 400k-1M. Still small, but starting to get interesting from an astroturfing perspective, especially since many people here are unlikely to be on sites with ads.

                • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
                  1·
                  1 year ago

                  Sure, but how many of those 300M are bots, and how many of those 70k generally disable ads?

                  Maybe we’re not quite attractive enough for astroturfing, but I think we’re close. Close enough to be on the lookout for it.

          • propaganja@lemmy.world
            51·
            1 year ago

            I think he was just explaining what the other person meant. You’re inferring or assuming a subtext of disagreement or antagonism that I’m just not seeing.

    • blake@kbin.social
      181·
      1 year ago

      Probably seeing a lot today since the Laptop 16 has been a pretty hyped product and preorders opened today. It’ll die out soon enough.