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Framework Laptop 16

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465 points susanthenerd | 4 comments | 26 Aug 25 15:12 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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nrp ◴[26 Aug 25 15:35 UTC] No.45028012[source]▶
I'm happy to answer questions around the new product.
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Deuter8 ◴[26 Aug 25 15:39 UTC] No.45028056[source]▶
I literally just want a touchpad with buttons. These new 'clickpads' are the bane of my existence. They are so much slower, and certain workflows are impossible. I must use an external mouse now with modern laptops.

Why can no laptop manufacturer even make this an option?

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1. nrp ◴[26 Aug 25 16:34 UTC] No.45028902[source]▶
The Touchpad Module is easy to replace, and the CAD and interface specs we've published on https://github.com/FrameworkComputer/Framework-Laptop-16 are likely detailed enough that anyone can try making one!
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2. JoshTriplett ◴[26 Aug 25 21:37 UTC] No.45032612[source]▶
How much demand would there need to be for you to make one first-party?

How might we go about registering the quantity of that demand?

3. nine_k ◴[26 Aug 25 22:17 UTC] No.45033054[source]▶
Aside: what if frame.work site had a place for popular vote for features? (With proper registration, etc.) E.g. Digital Ocean has this, and it seems helpful, they follow up on some of the most upvoted feature requests. It's sort of free market research.
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4. blackoil ◴[27 Aug 25 06:43 UTC] No.45036187[source]▶
Kickstarter style upfront payment may be more useful. You want touchpad with buttons; it would cost 300k to develop if enough people paid, the company would build it. If it is a niche, let open ecosystem take care of it.