• L3ft_F13ld!
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      41 year ago

      Which sucks because there was a time when some laptops let you change all the parts, including the CPU.

          • @TechnoBabble@lemmy.world
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            11 year ago

            Maybe if you spec them out.

            But it’s like $1000 for the midrange model with the latest hardware, which is in line with the competition.

            And the first upgrade you do will end up saving money, since you won’t have to replace the whole laptop.

            • Elle
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              21 year ago

              When last I looked into them, if you compared a barebones Framework laptop (i.e. without storage/RAM/OS/charger) to a big brand name laptop with the same/similar processor but also a SSD/RAM/OS/charger & various IO ports (e.g. usb-c/HDMI/ethernet/etc.), the Framework laptop was still more expensive…

            • @beerclue@lemmy.world
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              11 year ago

              Agree with the upgrade path, but I can’t justify paying 1k for a midrange model (of any brand). I personally go to the used market, and spend up to 500€ for a ~2 year old machine (which was >1k new).

              • @TechnoBabble@lemmy.world
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                21 year ago

                That’s definitely the smart way to buy laptops.

                I just wanted to remind people that Framework’s pricing is competitive in the segment they are targeting.

                Personally I’m with you, buying a 1-2 year old premium machine can save up to 75% off the new retail price, while still getting most of the latest features.