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When Framework started making PCs in 2020, it was full of courage and ready Support customers with increased customization. She threw herself behind Right to Reform Movement –And he Capture steam Throughout the computing industry.
The company’s founding principles resonated with buyers, and Framework is still packing new configurations with the latest technology six years later. During the company’s Next Gen presentation on Tuesday, it showed its strongest side Laptop Configuration so far: Laptop frame 13 pro. Less a refresh and more a thorough rebuild, this PC focuses on maintaining customizability and right-to-repair basics while extending battery life—the end result is a PC that will actually last you through an entire workday.
Other big next-gen announcements include an updated 16-inch laptop, a wireless keyboard that integrates with the full roster of Framework PCs and a prototype of an external GPU that could make the Framework 16 laptop even more powerful in the future.
The Framework continues to support backward compatibility with its PC hardware, allowing you to insert a motherboard or display kit into an existing 13-inch chassis, if you have one.
Laptop frame 13 pro
the Latest 13 inch laptop It still demonstrates the company’s commitment to computer customization and your right to repair the device you own. It is also powered by the latest Intel silicon processors Intel Tiger Lake Technology to make big leaps in battery life.
Between a 22% increase in battery capacity and new processors, the latest model offers up to 20 hours of battery life, according to Framework. This is nothing to scoff at. It represents a 12-hour improvement over its predecessor and could bring the machine more in line with some features Best laptops battery life On the market now.
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro can be configured with up to 64GB of memory and up to 8TB of storage. It has a screen with a resolution of 2880 x 1920 pixels with touch support – a first for a Framework laptop. It’s a slim portable device that can pack some power if you’re willing to pay for it. Framework says it wants to create a “MacBook Pro for Linux users.”
If you already own a 13-inch laptop model, the company is continuing to support screen and motherboard swapping, meaning you can just order a new Core Ultra panel and slot it into your existing machine instead of buying a completely new chassis.
the Laptop frame 13 pro And what is related to it Motherboard and Display groups Available for pre-order now, with first shipments scheduled for June. the Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition Frame Starts at $1,199 Pre-made configurations Starting at $1,499.
The new one-piece touchpad option can click directly into place on the Framework 16 laptop’s chassis.
Laptop frame 16
Don’t expect massive upgrades to Laptop frame 16 yet. The Framework has largely outgrown its 16-inch model, offering only a small set of cosmetic and spec updates.
The Framework introduced support for the one-piece touchpad and keyboard options for the laptop chassis, and added additional color. The most important touch on the 16 laptop is the new configuration that features an AMD Ryzen 5 processor.
Any real boost in power for the Framework Laptop 16 will arrive when the OCuLink Dev Kit becomes available for purchase – more details on that below.
The Framework OCuLink Dev Kit can act like an external GPU, allowing your Framework 16 laptop to take advantage of a powerful graphics card.
OCuLink Development Kit
Framework showed off a peripheral that lets you extract more power from the Framework Laptop 16, but its release date is more vague than the new PCs. the OCuLink Development Kit It is an adapter and dock system that installs directly into the expansion module slot on the back of the company’s 16-inch computer, allowing you to connect it to external devices.
The current version of the kit supports connections to system storage expansions, network cards, video capture cards, and other devices. Perhaps most interestingly, the OCuLink Dev Kit will let you connect to a more powerful desktop graphics card, reducing latency and boosting frame rates on the Framework Laptop 16. According to Framework, we can expect to hear more about the OCuLink Dev Kit “later this year.”
The new Framework peripheral comes in a dull grey. Monotonous, but completely portable.
Frame wireless touchpad keyboard
In the spirit of keeping the entire setup portable and compatible with other Framework announcements, the company has come up with a new teaser Wireless touch keyboard with built-in trackpad.
The 68.8 x 85.6mm touchpad is located on the right side of the keyboard, which I imagine may be difficult to use at first if you’re more familiar with the traditional keyboard layout. However, multi-touch gesture support is still available for people who are bothered by the smaller haptic feedback area. The keyboard supports wired connectivity as well as Bluetooth or USB-A devices.
Just like with the OCuLink Dev Kit, Framework hasn’t provided any solid details about a release date or price for the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard yet.