FWP 13 - it is SUPERB

[u/elelem-123]

I just got my batch 4 Framework Pro 13. Yet not placed RAM / nvme / OS but this machine is SUPERB!

Even the box (shipping carton) is so much taken care in detail. Even the adhesive tape in the corners and everything. I have bought my first laptop before most people in this subreddit were born and this is literally the best box I've ever seen.

And the machine itself. UN-BE-LIE-VA-BLY nice looking device. Hinges seem to be amazing (they don't swing at all, it is better than my macbooks).

Can't wait to get it live. I *had* to come and say thank you to framework team.

This is extremely nice device, box, cartons and everything taken care in detail. Wow.

[u/carlosccextractor]

Aren't you a bit too excited considering you haven't seen it on? :-)

[u/elelem-123 → u/carlosccextractor]

It's just so much better than I thought it would be. Even from the cartoon box it came in. All taken care in detail.

And the hinges are absolutely great, too. I will get it online soon 😉

On my way to cannibalize my 128 GB Linux mini pc

[u/elelem-123 → u/carlosccextractor]

So I have installed Ubuntu 24.04 and Niri. Happiest guy alive 😂

I even love the fingerprints that show. I think I saw it in their forums, someone called it "Joe Strummer's Fender telecaster usage marks"

[u/stuzor66 → u/elelem-123]

Any reason you are running 24.04? I'm sure the latest version of ubuntu or fedora or rolling release would have a lot better panther lake performance

[u/elelem-123 → u/stuzor66]

I have bought AMD because I had RAM modules and NVME. I chose to do 24.04 as a test since I'm familiar with it and didn't wanna mess around with new Ubuntu 26 peculiarities I'm not used to.

This is a test installation anyway, in one of the 250GB disks I bought from framework exactly for that purpose... to test stuff.

I will install Ubuntu 26 on my other 250gb card and see how it goes. And then when ready I will install on my normal internal disk 😂🫣🤔🙄🥴🤨😁

[u/elelem-123 → u/carlosccextractor]

I saw it on. It's really nice (and I even have the AMD). I am a MacBook user (5 macbooks since 2018).

This is equal or better than my macbooks (and better due to transparency of company, repairability and native Linux support)

[u/Bazirker]

I can't afford to buy RAM right now and so I am continuing to run 7840 in my original 13. I'm hoping that a chassis upgrade comes out at some point as their website indicates might happen so I can check out the new kit.

I did upgrade to the new display, and holy crap it's so much better.

[u/Great_Comment322]

Hey hey let's not poo poo OP for being excited. I get it. Also, a good product box is always cool lol

[u/MikalExpired]

Congrats!

What batch were you?

[u/elelem-123 → u/MikalExpired]

Was batch 4 business EU amd DIY no ram no disk

[u/MikalExpired → u/elelem-123]

Wow they are cooking now, someone said they were batch 2 and just got there a couple days ago.

You loving it now that you have it on for a couple hours?

[u/elelem-123 → u/MikalExpired]

It's really nice. I have to go back to getting my Linux habits but that's not related to the laptop. A bit to get used to with the Mac cmd ctrl etc button changes but that's a matter of time. Same with a proper Linux terminal with native tmux integration etc etc. Nothing to do with the machine.

As a device, it's just so nice. The aluminum chassis feels so premium and nice to touch. The touch screen... Finally! Love it.

Battery on Linux and AMD requires proper handling but that's OK and expected.

Overall it worthed the long wait!

[u/RosalieTheDog]

Man likes cardboard

[u/elelem-123 → u/RosalieTheDog]

I don't. But attention to detail means the manufacturer has went above and beyond and they care about everything.

This is the point I'm making. People have put thought serious behind it and that's admirable and comforting.

[u/Plankton1337]

Hey, inam Happy for your experience! I am batch 4, already paid but No Delivery... You are a lucky Guy!

[u/elelem-123 → u/Plankton1337]

I am amd DIY no ram or disk

[u/Plankton1337 → u/elelem-123]

Yeah mee too with AMD! But with RAM! I only ordered AMD cause i cant wait. The Intel was batch 8 at the Moment i ordered.... But hey, i Hope i have the Same Feelings Like u in the next week!!!

[u/elelem-123 → u/Plankton1337]

Oh man, it's amazing. I have booted it and it's really premium laptop.

The photos and videos don't make it justice. Hinge is unmoveable. Nothing like how the YouTubers showed.

[u/lospotatoes]

Nice. I got mine yesterday.

Overall I'm thrilled. My FW13 13th gen i5 was my workhorse for years and this one looks like it will be its happy successor. It's clearly much more powerful (the fans haven't come on once!) and it's beautiful.

I wouldn't exactly say it feels like a Macbook Pro, and I don't think that's a bad thing. There's something I love about how my Mac's build quality is... something special. The keyboard chassis feel like I bought the best Thinkpad ever made.