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
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 A gaming laptop will be out of date when you do the setup, however.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.