[ale] Linux on 6GB Dell notebook?

[Scott Plante]

You have to pay extra for the charger, although it's just USB-C so if you
already have one, you're set, or there are lots available everywhere. And
you do have to fill 4 "expansion" slots. Basically, there are 4 usb-c plugs
on the bottom and you fill them with mix-and-match adapters. Technically
you don't *have* to fill them but the bottom will look funny otherwise.
People have 3d printed their own, but the USB-A and USB-C ones are only $9,
or for $19 you can get microSD, HDMI, or DP. You can also get extra 256GB
or 1TB flash storage. The nice thing is you can say remove the HDMI and
plug in the DP later if your needs change, or remove both and put in
an extra USB-C if your monitor changes. They publish the specs and
encourage third parties to make their own modules, as well as encouraging
you to get your own memory, wi-fi, or whatever.

Linus Tech Tips video on Framework
https://youtu.be/0rkTgPt3M4k


On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 3:53 AM Steve Litt via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:

> Scott Plante via Ale said on Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:18:46 -0500
>
> >Have you all seen the new Framework laptop? It's designed to be Linux
> >friendly and easy to self-repair and upgrade. Very modular with QR
> >coded parts that lead to replacement instructions. I'm not ready for a
> >new device at the moment but it's definitely at the top of my list to
> >look at if I do anytime soon.
> >
> >https://frame.work/
>
> I was expecting the obscene prices of the system76 and Penguin
> Computing machines. But although this is anything but cheap, it's not
> obscene for what you get.
>
> For $886 you get 256GB NVMe, 8GB RAM, CPU with 4 cores, 8 threads, Intel
> wifi (none of that broadcom junk). Yeah, you can get a similar HP on
> sale in the $500 range, but it's not > $1000 for 4GB RAM.
>
> NOTE: I couldn't tell for sure, but your USB and other ports might cost
> extra.
>
> To get 1TB NVMe and 64GB RAM, it would cost you $1246. The processor is
> a little slow at 2.4Ghz, but my reading tells me it can be turbo'ed up
> to 3.8 or 4.2.
>
> NOTE: I couldn't tell for sure, but your USB and other ports might cost
> extra.
>
> Alas, my eyes preclude a 13.5" screen, so I can't use it. But for
> others, this is a seriously DIY friendly laptop. And if it breaks, you
> can replace just the broken part.
>
> Interesting!
>
> SteveT
>
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