I e got an i3 one of these on order and should turn up next month. I need to buy RAM and an SSD, but I think it'll end up around £750 all in. Will replace my 11yo MacBook Air 11 inch. Mac OS just went in the wrong direction under Cook.
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I just want an electric car that can do exactly this.
Modular components on an option of 3 frames. Reparable to a degree. Bare bones functionality. Physical buttons, no screens. Open source software. Upgrade not the whole car, but components as you go. Literally what video games taught us.
If I had Mark Cuban money, it's the first thing I would do.
Sounds a bit like the Slate truck to me.
Imagine Slate without Bezos
Would be so exciting
I have. Then I realize Slate doesn't get a chance to change vehicular design without him.
I know!!
I really wish it wouldn't benefit Lex Luthor. If it makes waves, hopefully other similar types of cars will come along by the time my civic needs to be replaced.
Hey there we go, now I can be excited about their future… Nice
Yeah, has that gotten off the ground yet? Or is it still just investor stage pipe dream?
I thought it was further along that a pipe dream with the demos and videos I've seen. I think I'm cautiously optimistic until it officially comes out and I see reviews.
It has the modularity I like at a reasonable price.. We'll have to see if it can deliver.
I think EV battery cells should be standardized and modular to reduce difficulty of replacement and make replacements cheaper and more available so that it could extend the useful lifespan of the car. If you could replace your battery with an off the shelf equivalent used EVs would hold a lot more value.
Cells pretty much are one of 3 or 4 standard sizes. Getting down to the cell level is pretty tough on a lot of cars though.
I think the issue there is the tech in EV batteries is constantly changing due to miniaturization, battery chemistry advancements, etc. There has to be some point where the cells are "good enough" to become a standard though. I just don't think we're there quite yet.
true but we figured out things before like this when computer tech was rapidly changing so I do think it's possible while definitely having its challenges.
we need an alternative to needing a manufacturer specific part that costs nearly $15,000 and weighing in a ton and requiring a crane to replace.
This is a fantastic idea. If anyone ever does this then you should ask them for a cut of the profits 😏
So... this is a 2-in-1 that is actually repairable? Am I reading this right?
The heatsink comes away just as smoothly if you’re looking to reapply thermal paste down the road.
Not that you ever should, since it has PTM7958 which should never need to be replaced, and gets better with age.
I got a Framework 16 a few months ago and I've been loving it. Super happy these guys managed to make this concept of a repairable laptop work. Though, one thing I wish is for them to make a storage case for the expansion cards. I've built up a little collection of them and obviously filled up all 6 slots pretty quickly. I'd like a better place to put the unused cards than in a random drawer.
Want me to 3d print one for you?
I found a few pre-made designs:
https://makerworld.com/models/973519
https://makerworld.com/models/1194123
Man, I love these interactions on Lemmy. So wholesome!
I have a Framework 14 for my school laptop and it really is a great little piece of hardware. Can't wait to see what they come up with next.
Can't wait to see what they come up with next.
Framework smartphone please. Though I think that is VERY unlikely.
Framework + GrapheneOS = ♥️
Bout to nut
The closest thing to that that currently exists would probably be fairphone with /e/os
No thank you
Care to elaborate?
They used to have poor band support in north America, though that seems better now on the 5. I'm still salty about the removal of the headohone jack though.
I considered it, but the specs were too low. Ended up choosing a Google Pixel instead.
specs were too low
what usage was limited by specs?
Yes please, I already use Graphene but I would be so happy if I could finally ditch google entirely.
It is. On their YouTube channel there's a very interesting Q&A on their event earlier this year, here: https://youtu.be/os_fHy1mB_M There was a question specifically about making a smartphone. They explained it was very unlikely they'd ever do that and explained their reasoning behind it, so I'd highly recommend watching the video of you're interested in how they think.
You can't stop me from dreaming!
I would look at Fair phone. I imported one to the US and I love it.
I've thought about it, but in really holding out for a proper Linux phone, but we'll see.
I plan to put postmarketos on this bad boy once I know the 5g will work. Cellular reception will be crucial more than anything for Linux phones to succeed.
it would cost a fortune
And a printer too.
Assume you mean the 13, I've had mine for a few months and love it too. Also really dig the refinements they've done with the 12 like the pogo pins and even more easily replaceable display
I got a fw16 love it.
Is the 12 on the same board as the 13 or is it its own main board?
New board size was dictated by the smaller form factor I believe. Still will be very interesting to see what options come out in time.
Looks like fw12 is Intel and fw16 is AMD.
Looking at the JerryRigEverything review it's a new main board size.
blowing my mind, i think this thing might make a good smartphone replacer
how do you use it with one hand?
imo that's the only benefit of having a smartphone. any other computer can do internet calls too
Hot damn that looks amazing, will get one for my kid.