Goldie1822 OP t1_jaqsi2s wrote on March 3, 2023 at 11:34 AM

Reply to comment by F-21 in LAPTOP?! Yes, laptop. Framework, specifically. by Goldie1822

I’m not sure you get the concept of the framework. You can upgrade and replace the internal and external components as needed. From the chassis to the motherboard to the keyboard and anything in between.

F-21 t1_jaqv1tg wrote on March 3, 2023 at 12:03 PM

That's if the company stays afloat, and at some point if you replace everything, it's not even the same computer anymore and to me it seems you may even end up dumping way more money into it.

It would be an entirely different thing if such modular construction was standardized and used by everyone, but that is extremely unlikely to happen.

Walkop t1_jargjn0 wrote on March 3, 2023 at 3:07 PM

So far, so good. They've been around for a while now, and the LTT has a pretty massive investment in them.

fergan59 t1_jaqx8nb wrote on March 3, 2023 at 12:26 PM

I like the concept but they are too expensive and the replacement parts are also too expensive. If there was a thriving second hand parts market it could be feasible for some, but it's just too niche for that to happen.