Framework's modular design has been advertised as a solution to upgradability, which is huge, but I see the real strength in being able to have a GPU plugged in when I'm using my laptop at home, and swapping it out for an extra battery when I'm using my laptop away from an outlet.<p>Being able to transform the capabilities of the laptop based on your situation is a huge game changer.
The inclusion of GaN technology in Framework's new 180W adapter is a game-changer. GaN's superior power efficiency and ability to sustain higher voltages translate to smaller, more efficient charging . Great to see tech reducing waste and improving performance!
Wait, this isn't a deep dive at all, this is just an ad.<p>(Is this a deep dive for the laptop itself or a deep dive for the adapter? I can't tell.)
That's still 12W to get rid of from a small enclosed space. I wouldn't want to operate this at peak power all the time. And SMPS don't usually have peak efficiency at rated output power.<p>Do these things re-negotiate power contract, or will they just go into thermal shutdown when overheated?
So why didn't this support the 240 watt mode (ie. 48v 5 amps)?<p>I can't really envision any standard component choices which would support 36 volts and yet not support 48 volts...
I don't understand why they don't put two or three USB-C ports to the charger. It could serve as universal charger for other devices as well.
"while also outputting enough power to handle the Graphics Module with a discrete GPU"<p>Oh? This is news to me. Will it have an nVidia graphics card?