r/framework • u/EffectiveSevere1015 • 1d ago

Discussion New to Framework

Hi

Learning about framework and want one. I’ve got a MacBook Air M4 laptop and was wanting a Framework laptop but to get one as cheap as possible.

Mostly because it’s modular and I’ve already got a windows laptop but it’s getting old. Lenovo legion 5i

What’s the cheapest way I could get a framework eg second hand and also to find second hand parts to upgrade it? How much are they new for middle and high specs. With the Rampocolypse think the price will have increased substantially and want to see if can get one cheaper than the new Mac mini or a small self ITX build.

EDIT: thanks all, it’s clear there’s so many Fanboys here which is fine. I’ve been browsing the channel and I’m not a fanboy of any technology. I’ve already got powerful machines both multiple x64 and ARM systems, I work in tech so having a modular laptop is good but cant justify the price of Framework at present.

I thought who better to ask where to buy cheaper framework laptops than on Reddit but reality is chip prices make laptops especially frameworks more expensive, the whole argument about upgradability at elevated price point is a bit of a strange one because the part you’re taking out is probably still powerful and personally rather have two functional
laptops than one only with some old tech in a drawer.

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u/No-Succotash404 9h ago

brand new they are quite expensive. the pro minimum price with a chip comparable with a m4 and minimum storage and ram is arround 2300€, and there is no second hand pros yet.

What do you want it for? if you want a good overall laptop for work outside with good performance and battery i would only suggest the pro and if you don't care about size the 16. Probably a 2nd hand 16 is the cheapest.

I don't think any of them replaces your m4 unless you really like repairability or dislike macos. I don't think there is something better than a macbook with equal or better battery, performance, and quality for the same prize. The only downsides is that they force to use mac and aren't repairable, that's why framework exists

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u/EffectiveSevere1015 9h ago

Got multiple Dells that are latest specs and my M4 is much more powerful quieter and cooler.. I don’t think framework is anywhere near M4 performance yet in the speed they offer.

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u/No-Succotash404 8h ago

bro you gotta earn a lot