The Framework company, which is famous for its devices with improved maintainability, introduced the modular laptop Framework Laptop 16.

What it is

This is a high-performance model for gamers, which allows you to modify the laptop depending on your needs. Component manufacturers can create modules of various sizes to connect to a laptop. For example, you can connect additional storage capacity and a modular graphics processor.

This Framework Laptop 16 has six I/O expansion card slots. In addition, the Input Module system supports keyboard and touchpad hot swapping. For example, you can move the standard keyboard a little and add a number pad, as well as move the touchpad to the left or right.

Framework traditionally publishes source code and component documentation for enthusiasts.

Unfortunately, there are no other details yet. How much the Framework Laptop 16 will cost is also unclear. The laptop will go on sale at the end of 2023, and pre-orders will start in the spring.

In addition, the company has updated its Framework Laptop 13. Among the main innovations are the choice of Intel Core 13th Gen or AMD Ryzen 7040 processors, a battery increased to 61 W / h, a matte display, improved hinges and speakers. The cost of such a model is between $ 850 (self-assembly kit) and $ 1050 (assembled).

Source: Framework