The new Framework Laptop 13 Pro has been described by the company’s CEO as “the MacBook Pro for Linux users” (though you can also run Windows on it). It even claims to beat the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro for battery life.
The new machine copies a number of key Apple features, but is the complete opposite in terms of its underlying philosophy …
The same …
The Verge got a hands-on with the new machine, and highlighted a number of features which could have been taken direct from Apple’s website.
This is in stark contrast to the company’s previous machines, which have not been noted for either sleek design or Apple-like build quality.
But radically different
This is where the similarities end, however. While MacBooks have frequently been criticized for lack of repairability and the high cost of upgraded specs, the latest framework laptop retains the modularity and upgradability for which they are known.
You can replace both the RAM and the SSD, and can configure it with a completely different CPU.
You can even upgrade your existing Framework Laptop 13 to the higher spec of the Pro.
In the past, the price you paid for that flexibility was a machine whose fit and finish lagged significantly behind Apple. If the company truly has managed to offer the best of both worlds, that’s a pretty appealing option for those who aren’t wedded to the Apple ecosystem.
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