Gregory's Server@frameworkcomputer When will there be a cheap linux laptop. Linux users have gotten used to working on decade old thinkpads and dont need the newest intel processor + gpu. if there was a cheap framework laptop like those old thinkpads on amazon i would buy your entire stock no questions asked
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 @Hunterrules0_o @frameworkcomputer well tbf, the laptop itself just is expensive. they're a startup and they just in general just have low margins. They won't make old boards on purpose, but they have put up refurbished boards on their store at times  @thibaultmol @frameworkcomputer yeah its bad to reach for such high expectations. There are limits on stuff that companies cant control. /srs @Hunterrules0_o @frameworkcomputer they currently have some refurbished things up @Hunterrules0_o @frameworkcomputer I mean, even modern ThinkPads are still pretty good, somewhat upgradeable and nice to use. Nothing compared to Framework, but making a completely repairable modern laptop just comes with a price, I'd imagine @snep @frameworkcomputer I imagine its because theres a huge oversupply of old thinkpads that they can be sold so low. Most are given out by buisnesses. There still great machines @Hunterrules0_o @frameworkcomputer Oh definitely, that too. A couple generations old ThinkPads, Dell Latitudes and XPSs alongside HPs Elite- and ProBooks are all over the used market for very reasonable prices. A huge plus for second hand and tinkerer IT people!  New businesses in general start with "premium" products and then later on expand their lineup with "budget" products. @AudraTran @frameworkcomputer's AMD laptop is not a premium product. Just an expensive paper weight. So they may already be on pace as you say @Hunterrules0_o @Hunterrules0_o wouldn't say cheap but have you checked on Slimbook? Or Vant? Although I'm not entirely sure they ship everywhere. @Hunterrules0_o |
@Hunterrules0_o@techhub.social @frameworkcomputer@fosstodon.org yea, might be a hard price point but id love somethign 500 euro or lower