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A chunky thinkpad-like framework (lemmy.ml)
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I'm curious how many people would prefer a more durable/thinkpad-like framework laptop. I get they're trying to go for the more popular/mainstream light/thin/pretty design but man I still like using my T530 over my FW13. I've seen posts like "set my bag down a little too fast and bent/had to replace my hinge" and whatever. i still think the Framework is the best laptop currently being made and would still recommend it and do recommend it to my friends. Obviously some people like the weight and see it as worth the trade-off. but dang i wish there were a beefier one, I dont think we're going to see "framework on the international space station" posts at this rate.

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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Unless you work on an oil rig or similar, a better bag will fix most of your concerns. The laptop compartment should always be suspended off the bottom. Ruggedized electronics simply aren't worth the extra weight for most people.

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 1 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Or if you have cats or a clumsy partner that trips over the Ethernet cable, dropping it 1 meter in a very-much-not-an-oil-rig type of home office with tile floors

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 2 points 23 hours ago

For this kind of contingency, cable management is a far better solution. I mean go wild, buy a toughbook for all i care. But your wife/cat will find a way to wreck that too, if you don't set it up to avoid trip hazards.

[–] tinfoilhat@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah I tend to agree. Framework is going after the consumer enthusiast market.

The Thinkpad is rugged because employees don't take care of laptops that they didn't pay for. Businesses aren't going to pay someone at $50-80/hr to upgrade the RAM in 3000 laptops. They're just going to send them to ewaste or auction and buy all new ones from their stupid Dell Vender.