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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.

  • Framework, Google partnership = repairable Chromebook, starting at $999

    Framework, Google partnership = repairable Chromebook, starting at $999

    Framework has partnered with Google to produce a repairable and upgradable Chromebook for the North American market starting at $999. The Framework Chromebook uses the hardware from the company’s other laptops and Google’s simplistic and powerful ChromeOS software. The laptop is available for pre-order today starting at $999 for the Canadian and the US markets […]

  • Framework Laptop gains Ethernet with new expansion card

    Framework Laptop gains Ethernet with new expansion card

    Framework has released its Ethernet expansion card for the Framework Laptop this week, after receiving an overwhelming number of waitlist requests. This marks the first additional expansion card to be made available to the public. The new expansion port brings 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet to the Framework Laptop that previously was only capable of Wi-Fi or […]

  • Framework Laptop now available in Australia, from $1,079

    Framework Laptop now available in Australia, from $1,079

    After teasing the news last week, Framework has now officially opened Framework Laptop pre-orders in Australia. The laptop is set to start shipping next month, October, and decreased pricing of the 11th Gen Intel Mainboards. Pre-order Framework now Framework’s Laptop is available for pre-order right now. All you have to do is select your configuration […]

  • Framework Laptop is coming to Australia soon!

    Framework Laptop is coming to Australia soon!

    Framework, the creator of the Framework Laptop, a repair-friendly laptop has announced it will expand to Australia next and are currently finalising its logistics infrastructure. Update: Framework Laptop now available in Australia, from $1,079 Framework in Australia In an email newsletter sent out earlier today, possibly only to those that have asked to be notified […]

  • Lenovo’s LEGION brand isn’t a fan of Framework’s 3D printed power button

    Lenovo’s LEGION brand isn’t a fan of Framework’s 3D printed power button

    In a tweet sent out by Framework yesterday, the company shared that Lenovo lawyers aren’t too fond of Framework’s 3D printed case’s power button design, suggesting it looks too similar to Lenovo’s LEGION brand and may cause confusion. LEGION vs Framework’s power button? Taking a look at the tweet and the image shared, Lenovo’s lawyers […]

  • Build a Framework laptop, desktop with mainboard availability

    Build a Framework laptop, desktop with mainboard availability

    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 […]

  • Framework Laptop available in Ireland, Austria, Netherlands

    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 […]

  • The future of Framework is enterprise: here’s why

    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 […]

  • Framework receives $18M in Series A funding round

    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 […]

  • Framework Laptop goes open source with its EC firmware!

    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 […]

  • Framework opens pre-orders in UK, Germany, and France

    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 […]

  • Framework Laptop US/CA Stock with carbon-offset shipping

    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 […]

  • Framework Laptop PSA: DIY Edition setup issues

    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 […]

  • Framework Laptop international release, pre-orders open soon

    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 […]

  • Silicon shortage forces the Framework Laptop to adapt

    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 […]