Theres also this option of turning it into a handheld gaming system:
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thekerker@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I got my Framework 13 in February 2022 and I love it. I’ll end up getting the AMD mainboard when it becomes more widely available, then take my old mainboard and RAM, put them in an enclosure, and make that my new NAS. Then my current NAS, which is just a Raspberry Pi, I’ll turn that into a PiHole.
Lem453@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
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synapse1278@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I am super excited about case options (3D printed, or coolermaster) ! When I do need an upgrade in some years time, the old MB will definitly not go to wast !
I always found it very frustration to have some old laptop laying around, that still functions good, but there is nothing much to be done with it, or it involves a lot of tinkering and will never end up being a very elegant nor practical thing…
cybersandwich@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I’ve used old laptops as low power servers (hell, they have included battery backup that lasts way longer than my UPSes). Being able to put an old board and its components in a 1u rack server or 3d printed case is HUGE to me. Thats a huge selling point for framework for me.
I wish they did a System76 collab or something because I want to support both of those companies.
frezik@midwest.social 1 year ago
I’ve always wanted a form factor that’s basically a thick tablet, but with laptop-level hardware inside. I can carry around a keyboard (with mechanical keys) and a wireless mouse just fine. Have something to prop it up vertically, and that’s all I need.
Not many companies would take a chance on a form factor like that, but an old Framework motherboard could make it work. I think there are some projects on their forums that are pretty close to this already.