Framework Laptop DIY edition

I bought a Framework 13 DIY Edition [1] a few years ago have been using that as my main personal laptop since then. Recently, I had to make some repairs due to an accident and it's awesome that all the parts are available still and it was dead simple to repair. I also loved building my Prusa printer. That took much longer to build (like probably 5 hours for me). But it was really cool to learn all the parts and feel really comfortable with how it works. [1] https://frame.work [2] https://www.prusa3d.com/category/3d-printers/

I absolutely love my Framework laptop for dev. I feel the software support is also quite good, at least for Fedora which is explicitly supported. I got the DIY edition and put everything together, including installing Fedora, in under 1 hour. And I'm a really slow guy, haven't build a computer in 10 years - its too easy with framework. This laptop is really build to be repairable and modular and it does not suck at all. I think it will last a long time. The ability to choose your own edition also means I got a reasonably affordable laptop with loads of RAM, which I find is quite useful for development.

I ordered the DIY edition with no additional hardware aside from the IO modules. I received the laptop in early October. That's a terribly long time to remark on its durability--I'll say it has held up just fine so far and I haven't noticed any change in performance since I got it. As for replacing components, I transplanted the hardware from my work-issued laptop into the Framework, and everything booted and worked. The Framework is a perfectly serviceable laptop. There is plenty of positive information circulating on the laptop so I won't reiterate those. There are a few flaws I'll note so you can make an informed decision: 1. The battery life is not impressive. I typically get about 5 hrs, so usable, but not impressive. 2. The screen is glossy, noticeably so when working in a car or outside. 3. The hinge can move just from the weight of the screen. For example, if you had the screen open 90 degrees, and bent over while holding the laptop, the screen would open farther.

I believe that the Framework DIY Edition is bringing more new users to the Linux desktop than anything in recent memory. People all over the Framework forum are talking about trying Linux for the first time on their new DIY Edition machines. When buyers need to opt-in to Windows for $139, it seems to stop the inertia. This is true even in my own case, even though I've used Linux on and off at home and at work for the past 15 years. My previous laptop came with Windows 10, and I just used it like that (with Linux VMs in VirtualBox as needed) for four years. Now I'm getting caught up and keeping up with Linux desktop distro news, excited about it all, and trying Manjaro as my daily OS.

1. FOSS support and free + open + user-controlled, user-repairable, user-upgradable hardware. 2. Webcam and microphone with kill switches. 3. Battery life. 4. (added) Portable: about 13-14" screen, not too heavy. 5. Longevity, durability (sustainability). 6. Other factors: keyboard, touchpad, screen, wifi, quiet. I'm fortunate that I don't need a GPU or extreme power for my daily laptop driver (and if I do, I have a desktop). I'm also fortunate financially to be able to own both a Purism Librem 14 and a Framework DIY edition. It feels good to have my money support those causes, and the laptops are both perfect (except the Framework's battery life, so far). https://puri.sm/products/librem-14/ https://frame.work/