Framework: Mixed News for Users
▼ Summary
– The component crisis has made it a bad time to buy a new computer.
– Framework announced good news for preorder customers of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro.
– The company secured cheaper PCIe Gen 5 SSDs from supplier Adata.
– Customers who ordered a 500GB SSD configuration will now receive a 1TB SSD at a lower price.
– New configurations with 1TB or 2TB SSDs are now available for order.
Amid the ongoing component shortage, buying a new computer has become increasingly difficult and expensive. However, Framework delivered some welcome news on Thursday for customers waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, which its CEO has described as the “MacBook Pro for Linux users.” The company announced it has secured more affordable PCIe Gen 5 SSDs from its supplier, Adata. As a result, anyone who originally ordered a configuration with a 500GB SSD will now receive a 1TB SSD at a lower price than originally quoted.
Beyond this upgrade, Framework also confirmed that customers can now order configurations with the new 1TB or 2TB SSDs included. This shift in pricing and storage capacity offers a rare bright spot in a market where memory and storage costs have been volatile. While the new options are not yet visible in the company’s DIY configuration tool, the promise of better hardware for less money is a significant development for those who have been holding out for a powerful, repairable laptop.
(Source: The Verge)
