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 mountainsmith fanny like an evening clutch for hiking. too small for a book, (rounded bottom makes it tough, fits a kindle though) works well for keys, wallet, stuff like that but that's it. comfortable as a sling, wide strap.
 
+## Framework Laptop 13 
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+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.
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+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.
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+### The Upgrade
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+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.
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+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.
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+Every component in the framework has a QR code on it that will take you straight to instructions on how to replace that part. 
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 ## Guide Title Info
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 Acer's new Swift 14, which replaces the Swift 5, is the company's MacBook Pro, which is to say it's a well-built, svelte, slickly-designed, all-metal portable with enough power and battery to help you get things done no matter where you are.
 
-It's not perfect, and there are some better options for specific use cases, but for the price -- $1,400 as tested -- you'd be hard pressed to beat this package as an all-around great laptop.
+It's not perfect, and there are some better options for specific use cases, but for the price—$1,400 as tested -- you'd be hard pressed to beat this package as an all-around great laptop.
 
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 Where it is significantly different is in battery run time. I managed 6 hours and 14 minutes in our standard battery test, which loops a 1080p film (local) with the brightness at 75 percent. In real world testing, using it for work for a few weeks, I was rarely able to get a full day's work in without reaching for the cord. That's not a deal breaker to me, but it is something to consider and to me it reflects more on Intel than Acer. No one needs more power in their thin, light laptop Intel, what they need is better battery life. 
 
-Where the Acer exceeds much of its competition -- I'm looking at you Dell -- is the plethora of ports available. There are 2 USB Type C ports (both Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4), two USB-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port. There's also support for  Wi-Fi 6. Even the webcam is great, with a 1440p camera capable of recording QHD video (which most video chat apps don't even support, but when they do, you'll be ahead of the game). 
+Where the Acer exceeds much of its competition—I'm looking at you Dell -- is the plethora of ports available. There are 2 USB Type C ports (both Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4), two USB-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port. There's also support for  Wi-Fi 6. Even the webcam is great, with a 1440p camera capable of recording QHD video (which most video chat apps don't even support, but when they do, you'll be ahead of the game). 
 
 Despite all that, there are some things I don't like about the Swift. The keyboard is mushy the way all Acer keyboards are, but I take this to be a matter of personal taste because clearly Acer customers must like these keyboards, they haven't changed in years. 
 
 My other gripe is the Gorilla Glass branding on the top left corner of the screen. I thought this was a sticker for the first few days and I don't peel stickers off review units, but by day three it was getting to me so I went to peel it off and... not a sticker. That's there, forever. It may be that I am the only one bothered by this, but do be aware that Gorilla Glass and it's double registered trademark symbols are part and parcel of your Acer Swift 14 experience. What makes this extra ironic is the fact that according the Acer's own website, antimicrobial glass does not "provide any direct or implied health benefit." Don't get me wrong, I think Gorilla glass screens are great, but I don't need to be reminded I have it every time I glance at the screen.
 
-Finally, how does the Swift 14 measure up to the other Swifts -- the Go and the X? Well, I have not tested either, but on paper the Go is less stylish, less design focused option, which, curiously, offers an OLED screen option that the Swift 14 does not have. The Go might be worth a closer look if you don't care about the design styling of the Swift 14 and want to save a few dollars. The Swift X is for those who need more power since it adds a dedicated graphics card. Given that the Swift X if only $100 more, that would probably be my pick out of the three, although battery life will likely be worse.
+Finally, how does the Swift 14 measure up to the other Swifts—the Go and the X? Well, I have not tested either, but on paper the Go is less stylish, less design focused option, which, curiously, offers an OLED screen option that the Swift 14 does not have. The Go might be worth a closer look if you don't care about the design styling of the Swift 14 and want to save a few dollars. The Swift X is for those who need more power since it adds a dedicated graphics card. Given that the Swift X if only $100 more, that would probably be my pick out of the three, although battery life will likely be worse.