iFixit (@iFixit@mastodon.social)
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Attached: 1 image The @frameworkcomputer@fosstodon.org Desktop is a powerhouse that gives Apple’s Mac Studio a run for its money at half the price. But it has also created confusion over the soldered down APU and memory. Here’s why we think this device is different, a thread:

Thought it was interesting to see them chime in on Mastodon. Apparently the socket standard can’t keep up with what hardware is capable of

Maybe we can see an improved socket in the future? Maybe sockets more like a cpu or something?

  • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Makes you wonder why they went with a CPU that has to use soldered RAM. I would have expected Framework of all places to avoid that level of stupidity.

    I’ve always been impressed by their laptops, but this ‘desktop’ release has me wondering if the company is OK, it’s so gimmicky with the weird front panel and lack of useful features.