Framework Modular Laptop

Hey folks. I'm contemplating getting a Framework 13 for wifey, and the $75 asking price for the PSU is gnawing at me a bit. Anyone used cheaper USB power supplies with these and are there any recommendations?

 

Gee this is tempting for a new linux 13”.

 

I’ve got a few different ones, this one has been working well for $70
https://www.amazon.com.au/120W-USB-GaN-Charger-1USB/dp/B0DJNS5XCF/

My favourite is this little 65w one from MoPoint that I ordered from Kickstarter a while back.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mopoint/mopoint-super-mini-65w-gan-usb-c-charger
I imagine there’s a mainstream version of something similar if your backpack is already full like mine and size matters.



Here’s what looks like a rebrand of the MoPoint GaN 65w for $43 with next day delivery from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com.au/HEYMIX-Charger-Adapter-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B0BZRZH2M9
That’s a couple of choices for you to mull over.

 

With LTT involved, I feel less pressure

 

Well I just ordered a new DIY 13” AMD with the midrange Ryzen™ AI 7 350
Up to 5.0 GHz
8 cores
16 threads
50Top
I picked the 2.8k screen too. Grabbed a 2x 48GB ddr5 5600mt so-dimm kit from Amazon as they were the cheapest. I already have a new Samsung 4TB to go in it.
For my use case, I ordered this port combo of 2x type-C + hdmi port+ 2.5Gb/s NIC + 2x type-A
I already have a charger and I’ll be running Ubuntu.

All of that with a weight of 1.3kg
Happy Days!

 

This post speaks to me.

I like what he's doing but he's so unlikeable.

Thanks for the suggestions Blinky.

 

Same CPU as Framework are using in the mid range CPU option in the new 13"

 

My spider senses are telling me someone is getting a little excited for their new purchase

Got an ETA ?

 

Kind of, but just general research on what horsepower will be there when I need to wind it up. The longer battery life for the most part will be a blessing over my 13" Intel based MB-Pro, but the 50Tops will be nice too for ollama.

It's a "Batch 4" that ships in May.

 

Hey guys, which keyboard should I have ordered? US_English or International_English ???

 

US. International is for Europeans (€, AltGr). If you go to the laptop configuration page there's photos in the section where you pick a keyboard.

 

Yes thanks, that’s how I did it in the end too. I had ordered Eng-US and after blowing up the three different English keyboards pictures I left it as `Eng-US'.

 

Standard PC layout is a 104 US

 

US


Int US

 

Anyone with the Framework 16... have you found a good laptop bag?

Pondering this effort, but the MacBook Pro 16" which they quote in the description as a laptop that fits is 35.5cm wide, but my 16" portable monitor is 36cm. And the framework 16 is kinda deep as well hitting 29cm with the graphics module. I have pinged the company, but they haven't gotten back to me yet.

Just wondering.

 

I had a similar problem with my 16" Lenovo and was going to suggest mine, but when I checked for you, they don't seem to make it anymore.

 

https://bellroy.com/products/category/laptop-bags

I can't vouch for the laptop bags specifically, but I have multiple other items from there collection and the quality is decent. They throw a lot of thought at the design side of things

 

Yeah looked at Bellroy, but heard quality have been dropping over the last few years.

 

Oh. That's not good.
Might not be them though as I've seen a high number of knockoffs on AliExpress ...