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author | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2023-06-14 12:04:35 -0500 |
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committer | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2023-06-14 12:04:35 -0500 |
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@@ -4,15 +4,26 @@ mountainsmith fanny like an evening clutch for hiking. too small for a book, (ro ## Framework Laptop 13 -There are only two reasons I could come up with not to buy the new Framework Laptop 13. The first is that you're video editor or gamer, in which case you want a dedicated video card. The other is that you don't want to spend $850 on a laptop. For almost every other use case I think of, the Framework Laptop 13 is as good as its competitors *and* it's upgradable, saving you money down the road. +The Framework Laptop 13 is very close to the perfect computer for most people. There are only two reasons I could come up with not to buy the new Framework Laptop 13. The first is that you're video editor or gamer, in which case you want a dedicated video card. The other is that you don't want to spend $850 on a laptop. For almost every other use case I think of, the Framework Laptop 13 is as good as its competitors *and* it's upgradable, saving you money down the road. -That's not to say it's perfect, but this third version of the Framework Laptop 13 is getting pretty close to perfect for the general computing use case. +That's not to say it's perfect, but this third version of the Framework Laptop 13 is getting pretty close for the general computing use case. ### The Upgrade To really test the 2023 version of the Framework Laptop 13 I should have kept the model I reviewed last year. That way I could test the upgrade process. Unfortunately our policy at WIRED is that we don't keep anything we test, so I long ago sent back last year's model. Framework did send me the DIY kit again, which is somewhat like the upgrade package in that it must be put together. -Whether you upgrade or are a first-time buyer picking up a new one, there are three things in the package that make this a worthwhile upgrade. The first is the larger battery. I don't know if it's the battery in particular, the new 13th-generation Intel chip or some combination of the two, but battery life is much better this time around—even on Linux. The second is the option for a matte screen, the lack of which stopped me from buying one of these last year. +Whether you upgrade or are a first-time buyer picking up a new one, there are three things in the package that make this a worthwhile upgrade. The first is the larger battery. I don't know if it's the battery in particular, the new 13th-generation Intel chip or some combination of the two, but battery life is much better this time around—even on Linux. The second is the option for a matte screen, the lack of which stopped me from buying one of these last year. + +The third improvement is an AMD-based Framework, which unfortunately is not shipping yet. You can pre-order it and it will ship later this year. And yes you can cross-upgrade from an Intel model to an AMD, though you will have to get new RAM and a new Wi-Fi card as well. + +For now though this review is looking at the Intel i7 model (or upgrade kit if you've already got a Framework). The unit Framework provided came with 16 gigabytes of RAM and a 1-terabyte SSD (a Western Digital SN770, [one of our favorite SSDs](https://www.wired.com/story/best-portable-external-storage-drives/#six)). You can configure your Framework with up to 64 gigabytes of RAM and use just about any PCIe Gen4 SSD. + +Last time around I installed Linux on the Framework, but this time Framework provided me with a Windows 11 key. Performance + + + +https://frame.work/products/wd_black-sn850x-nvme?v=FRANRYWD0D + Every component in the framework has a QR code on it that will take you straight to instructions on how to replace that part. |