Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:53 What changed
02:35 What’s in the box
04:27 Design & build quality
06:52 Slap a Linux on it
07:52 Display & touchscreen
09:25 The good touch
12:33 Keyboard & touchpad
14:57 Webcam & mic
16:25 Performance
18:25 Conclusion
Links
https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Display+Replacement+on+Framework+Laptop+12/428?lang=en
https://frame.work/fr/en/blog/framework-laptop-12-now-with-core-series-3
https://frame.work/fr/en/products/laptop12-diy-intel-series3/configuration/new
Usually shorter. The better is the first thing to wear out, even if it’s not used much. But it often can be replaced, even if the manufacturer doesn’t officially support replacement.
Ignoring that, they are still built more compact, which makes some components more prone to failure (in particular cooling). But they can still last a decade+ if taken care of and/or repaired.
My current laptop is a decade old. As long as you don’t buy bottom of the barrel and use it to spec, it’ll last. It is primarily a web browser that can play some light games. I’ve got other systems for modern games. A gaming laptop will be out of date when you do the setup, however.
I have a Compaq CQ61 as a Debian “server” thing from around 2008. Does my IRC bouncer, Navidrome and Komga. Works fine on that purpose. My daily driver is a Thinkpad T430, not sure what model year, at least a decade old, maybe more. Got it second hand. Works well for me, I can play Morrowind. Thats all that matters.