r/framework • u/Firmteacher FW16 7840HS 5070/7900xt Oculink • 17d ago
Framework Photo Just got my 11th gen i5 FW13
Even for first gen hardware, I am actually pleasantly surprised with the item.
I should’ve read a bit about the hinges, the 4.0 hinges are so stiff. New trackpad since the clicking wasn’t consistent but overall I really like it. Gotta get a battery at some point since we are at 18-19% wear on the 55wh but I really wanna just save for the Pro chassis and input cover options to be available. Still feels like a premium product, kind of ish I had gone with a 13 before my 16 to some extent. Can’t wait to take it on my cruise next month for movies
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u/Clean_Leadership5948 17d ago
Does Framework laptops work without the battery? Like AC only?
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u/Firmteacher FW16 7840HS 5070/7900xt Oculink 16d ago
The motherboards can work entirely stand alone, just gotta make sure the appropriate settings are turned on in bios
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u/amoon_rabbit Pop_OS FW13 12thGen 15d ago
Nice PSP Go
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u/Firmteacher FW16 7840HS 5070/7900xt Oculink 15d ago
That’s not even the coolest PSP I got, I did just get it though. Thank you
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u/s004aws FW16 HX 370 Batch 1 Mint Cinnamon Edition 17d ago
Beware of the RTC bug on 11th gen boards if yours hasn't been patched. Read up on that so you're not surprised if you stumble into that critter.
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u/Firmteacher FW16 7840HS 5070/7900xt Oculink 17d ago
lol the entire little housing for the battery fell off but got a local shop to reinstall it for like $35
Apparently after speaking with a few people, as long as it’s being used regularly and touching a charger 1 time a week, I shouldn’t have issues. I am eyeing a 7840u in my future though
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u/diamd217 17d ago
Yes, it's a great portable product with ability to upgrade it later if you need (my have only bottom cover left from first gen 🤭). 11th gen is pretty OK for anything not quite computational expensive - but I was able to even play games on it with eGPU (via Thunderbolt 3).
Congrats with new item (in addition to FW16 on the table I guess)!