Why I Am Getting a Framework

&quot;Historically I’ve used ThinkPads (T43, X220, X230, W520, T14s), Macs (PowerBook G4, Apple Cube, G5, MacBook Pro 14 2017), and even a few Surface devices (Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro X).&quot;<p>When I read the part above I have my answer. Because he likes buying shit just for the sake of buying shit. 11 different models spanning roughly a 20y timespan? That is on average less than 2 years between each model.

He says he has a T14s gen 3 and it is not of great build quality. I have a P14s gen 3 from work (which I presume the only difference is the GPU, but I never looked nor care to) and think the build quality is fantastic. I know though that Lenovo&#x27;s output is variable, but the one I have, which is the newest TP I had in years, is solid for what I need.<p>At least in my view with what I have and reading this, going with a framework feels like a little bit of a shot-in-the-dark, trusting that Framework will deliver on expectedly high build quality like TPs in the past. (better to quote &quot;high build quality&quot; -- I have older TPs with cracking plastic. I had one X220&#x27;s plastic parts basically crumble apart when I tried to fix the adapter plug. At least in later high-end models, they actually do have decent outer-bodies.) I know that Framework has worked out many issues (like bad screen hinges), but I can&#x27;t really test it at the moment since they don&#x27;t offer delivery in my country of residence now.

Be prepared to wait. Despite ordering one last year and another this year (both in the spring), they are both gonna be late for the school year starting in mid August here.<p>Also waiting for a matte screen, they don&#x27;t seem to have those in stock either. The screen on the current one is so glossy I can check my teeth in it. :-&#x2F;

Just sharing a small update: my 4th type-cover died this morning. No special reason, just, open device in morning, type cover stopped working permanently, identical failure mode as previous type covers, idential time of usage more or less (~15ish months?)

@rubin55, Apple didn&#x27;t have a 14-inch Macbook pro in 2017, the 14-inch wasn&#x27;t released until 2021, so you might have a typo. Love the site though!

Seems like this guy will hop on any shiny new device.

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