Framework has made the Framework Laptop‘s mainboard available via its Marketplace, allowing anyone to build their own Framework PC or upgrade their current system. Framework Laptop mainboard You can now purchase the Framework Laptop’s mainboard via the company’s marketplace webstore. All three mainboard models, i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7, and i7-1185G7, are available right now for those in… Continue reading Build a Framework laptop, desktop with mainboard availability
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Consumer electronics is broken. We’ve all had the experience of a busted screen, button, or connector that can’t be fixed, battery life degrading without a path for replacement, or being unable to add more storage when full. Individually, this is irritating and requires us to make unnecessary and expensive purchases of new products to get around what should be easy problems to solve. Globally though, it’s much worse. We create over fifty million tons of e-waste each year. That’s 6 kg or 13 lb per person on earth per year, made up of our former devices. We need to improve recyclability, but the biggest impact we can make is generating less waste to begin with by making our products last longer.
The conventional wisdom in the industry is that making products repairable makes them thicker, heavier, uglier, less robust, and more expensive. We’re here to prove that wrong and fix consumer electronics, one category at a time. Our philosophy is that by making well-considered design tradeoffs and trusting customers and repair shops with the access and information they need; we can make fantastic devices that are still easy to repair. Even better, what we’ve done to enable repair also opens up upgradeability and customization. This lets you get exactly the product you need and extends usable lifetime too.
We know these are big claims and consumer electronics is littered with the graves of companies with grand ideas and failed executions. The proof is going to be in the products. We’re excited about the team of fantastic engineers and designers we’ve pulled together who are carrying hard learned lessons from what we’ve built before, and we’re grateful for the capable and competent partners we’re working with who believe in our mission. We are looking forward to showing you the Framework Laptop and showing the industry and the world a framework for a better way.
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Framework Laptop available in Ireland, Austria, Netherlands
The Framework Laptop is now available for pre-order in Ireland, Austria, and the Netherlands, expanding the company’s footprint in Europe. The news comes a few weeks after Framework initially announced its expansion into Europe. Framework Laptop Along with opening pre-orders for Ireland, Austria, and the Netherlands, reviewers in UK, Germany, and France have begun posting… Continue reading Framework Laptop available in Ireland, Austria, Netherlands
The future of Framework is enterprise: here’s why
Many companies, including Framework, gain their footing by building a loyal customer base with consumers that are highly likely to support the company by buying products, spreading the word, and advocating on their behalf. While appealing to consumers is great, the real money is with enterprise level customers, large companies willing to move to a… Continue reading The future of Framework is enterprise: here’s why
Framework receives $18M in Series A funding round
Repairable and upgradable laptop maker Framework has just announced its successful Series A funding round that has brought in $18 million with Spark Capital as the lead investor. The announcement also gives us a vague look into the future of Framework, what it plans to use the money on, and the next repairable and upgradable… Continue reading Framework receives $18M in Series A funding round
Framework Laptop goes open source with its EC firmware!
Late last week Framework announced that is has made its EC firmware open source for all to have a look and contribute to! This is an exciting move making the Framework Laptop an even more enticing option for those that aren’t a fan of a closed operating system and firmware. On top of this Framework… Continue reading Framework Laptop goes open source with its EC firmware!
Framework opens pre-orders in UK, Germany, and France
After a successful launch in North America, Framework has now opened pre-orders for its repairable-friendly Framework laptop in the UK, Germany, and France. Framework first shared that its move into Europe will happen before the end of the year as long as no issues were faced in the process. And by the looks of things… Continue reading Framework opens pre-orders in UK, Germany, and France
Framework Laptop US/CA Stock with carbon-offset shipping
In its latest update Framework has shared some exciting news about US and CA stock along with a great step forward in its logistics workflow allowing it to have all North American orders carbon-offsetting. North American stock The first big update from Framework is that its Framework laptop is now in stock and ready to… Continue reading Framework Laptop US/CA Stock with carbon-offset shipping
Framework Laptop PSA: DIY Edition setup issues
A Framework rep has posted some interesting information on Reddit surrounding the Framework Laptop DIY edition. The rep shared important info surrounding various setup issues users are having resulting in support requests linking to ‘no video’ or ‘DOA’. Seating RAM correctly The rep pointed out that the main issue the company is finding users are… Continue reading Framework Laptop PSA: DIY Edition setup issues
Framework Laptop international release, pre-orders open soon
In its latest newsletter, Framework has shared an update on its improving supply chain and its expansion into Europe, Asia, and eventually APAC. Framework Laptops are soon to start shipping out within a few weeks instead 1-2 months, making everyone happier! International update The most exciting update of the lot must be the expansion of… Continue reading Framework Laptop international release, pre-orders open soon
Silicon shortage forces the Framework Laptop to adapt
Framework has shared insight into the silicon shortage and how it’s affected the Framework Laptop’s production to date. The blog also shares how the company has been forced to come up with unique solutions to get around the lack of parts and chips to ensure all customers get their laptops. The team has shared that… Continue reading Silicon shortage forces the Framework Laptop to adapt
Framework announces the Framework Marketplace
After first being mentioned a while ago, Framework has released the Framework Marketplace, an online store that allows you to buy replacement parts, upgrades, including the motherboard, a colourful bezel, expansion cards, and more! Framework Marketplace Selling a product that can be repairable is one thing but then supporting that product with a store that… Continue reading Framework announces the Framework Marketplace
Reddit user creates 3D printed Framework Expansion card storage
The same Reddit user that created this storage solution for the Framework Laptop Expansion Cards has released another model that adds support for more expansion cards and space for the included screwdriver and pry tool. This new model also includes a lid, ensuring the expansion cards stay in place and don’t end up all over… Continue reading Reddit user creates 3D printed Framework Expansion card storage
dbrand now sells Framework Laptop skins, including expansion cards
The most popular skin maker dbrand now offers skins for the Framework Laptop, including the expansion cards. This move comes as an exciting one as dbrand doesn’t offer skins for all products and will for sure increase the exposure of the Framework Laptop and even increase sales. You can head over the dbrand right now… Continue reading dbrand now sells Framework Laptop skins, including expansion cards
Easily store your Framework Laptop expansion cards
As the Framework community continue to produce new expansion cards for their laptops users are now needing a place to store all of them. Reddit user xyz1208 has come up with a simple but fantastic way to store the expansion cards in true Framework fashion by 3D printing an enclosure to do so. Print one… Continue reading Easily store your Framework Laptop expansion cards