It’s not v1 though, it’s v4 of the concept. They already made 3 generations of the concept with the framework 13, and it’s pretty bad to have these kind of issues after that many attempts.
Comment on Framework Laptop 16, six months later
mipadaitu@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It’s v1 from a relatively new company, trying something unprecedented. I’m not surprised it has some major flaws. The first Gen framework 13 did as well.
I own a Gen2 and a Gen3 framework 13 and they are both phenomenal. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a slim laptop, that wasn’t overly concerned about cost.
I’m sure the Gen3 FW16s will be great as well, but it’s going to be a bit before I would recommend them to anyone.
What I think would be great for framework to do next is to design a purpose built eGPU for the framework 13. I would really enjoy something that would turn the FW13 into a decent gaming PC, while still retaining the portability for travel.
ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
bitfucker@programming.dev 2 months ago
You do realize the 13 doesn’t have the back part for replaceable dedicated GPU right? That means the chassis itself must be redesigned since the hole will make the previous experience in the 13 different enough.
ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
But the entire concept of a modular build with replaceable ports should be well known. They should not have panel gaps, bad alignment with height differences and stability issues with these parts.
bitfucker@programming.dev 2 months ago
Uhh, does the model 13 have a modular panel? IIRC, they don’t. Also, manufacturing modular panel and modular port are very different and the knowledge transfer cannot be that big. The port for example has a looser tolerance since they aren’t really that visible most of the time. So being snug but not flush is good enough. I can imagine the panel doesn’t have that luxury. Stability issue, that I can agree. But then again, I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt since they must handle additional assumptions that cannot be made on other laptops. Namely, modular GPU. Writing a firmware with that new assumption could be a PITA.
Grippler@feddit.dk 2 months ago
I wonder why they didn’t apply any of their lesson’s learned from the 13 models to the 16…it’s not.like they’re starting from scratch with no knowledge, several the issues mentioned should not exist on a concept that has several iterations already.