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Bikeshedding, or why I want to build a laptop

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224 points cspags | 1 comments | 01 Dec 25 01:08 UTC | HN request time: 0.19s | source
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bloppe ◴[07 Dec 25 02:53 UTC] No.46178748[source]▶
I agree about some criticisms of the framework. I think they could do away with the plug modules and just go all in on usb-c. I don't mind the occasional dongle for HDMI. I also would prefer a thinner screen bezel, even if that means it's not swappable either.

But having easy access to internal hardware for upgrades is pretty huge. Rather than blowing 1-2k on a new machine every few years, it's just $200-500 for more RAM and a better CPU (assuming prices go back to normal in a reasonable amount of time)

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1. TiredOfLife ◴[07 Dec 25 09:15 UTC] No.46180325[source]▶
Frameworks (laptops) are all in on usb-c. That's the only port they come with. The modules are just type-c dongles. And they are too small - the official ethernet one hangs outside the body.