Framework Sold Out of 3 Batches of Laptop 16 in Less Than 3 Hours.
Framework Sold Out of 3 Batches of Laptop 16 in Less Than 3 Hours.
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.
It's at batch 5 now
Batch 6 as of last night
I don't need a laptop right now since I have a recent nvidia 3060 model, but I will probably be switching to framework after this one is no longer keeping up.
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
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.
Do they make anything with a good graphics card?
You can get it with a radeon rx7700s (which is around the same as a nvidia 4050 mobile)
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.
What sort of Linux compatibility can we expect with this generation?
All the parts are specifically chosen to be Linux compatible. Probably why they chose the AMD GPU.
Looks like Framework has a Linux compatibility guide and the fingerprint reader is probably the thing that won't work out of the box for most distros.
It should be fully compatible, right? Ryzen 7 doesn't require a specific driver for Linux, it's supported by the Linux kernel. I think the only issue would be a specific driver for the GPU.
The GPU driver should already be in mesa, no?
I think it's usually things like trackpads and WiFi modules that typically have compatibility issues with Linux.
If you stick with Ubuntu LTS or Fedora you should have full support out of the box
[...] or the DIY Edition that you can configure more deeply, assemble yourself, and bring your preferred OS, including Linux. AMD has a strong focus on Linux drivers, and we provide in-house support and guides for Ubuntu LTS and Fedora.
https://frame.work/at/en/blog/framework-laptop-16-pre-orders-are-now-open
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 ^^
Same here 😅
Well for me it's gonna be a 13, but it's still expected to be delivered during Q4
Pre orders not available for Canada
I preordered in Canada. Vancouver, specifically.
Lotta Framework ads popping up in the feed here. My god we get it. You have a new laptop.