Framework says it's selling more Linux laptops than Windows as new Laptop 13 Pro sells out first 7 batches
https://www.pcguide.com/news/framework-says-its-selling-more-linux-laptops-than-windows-as-new-laptop-13-pro-sells-out-first-7-batches/
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disorderly@lemmy.world · 38 pts · 101d
Interesting, but not terribly surprising. The "gamer" is probably choosing something like Alienware, the "Windows power user" / "business user" is probably picking Lenovo, and the general consumer is going cheap.
I will say as a Linux user that these do look damn cool and if I was shopping for laptops, it'd be the frontrunner.
djsaskdja@reddthat.com · 13 pts · 101d
I could be wrong but Razer and Legion seem like stronger gamer brands compared to Alienware these days.
disorderly@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 101d
You're probably right, I am not exactly keeping up!
djsaskdja@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 101d
Alienware is still reasonably popular for sure. It’s just not what it was back in the day. I should’ve mentioned ROG as well.
jimerson@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 101d
Have the 12" and just ordered the desktop. Top quality and love the mission. Keep them at the top of your list!!
hanrahan@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 39d
had been thinking of something similar but recently pivoted to a 13 Pro only with a dock for home. Not sure if thunderbolt and a dock (which one) is a thing with the 13Pro though?
jimerson@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 38d
There are definetly docks/hubs made to work with that model.
Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 101d
The video said it was a MBP for Linux users so this doesn't seem like much of a headline
eldavi@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 101d
i've been boggling over that part; it doesn't have anywhere near the same battery life like mac or coreboot does.
Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 101d
I've been reading 20 hours of battery life while streaming. Battery life doesn't improve the experience beyond a certain point, my XPS with Debian gets about 6 hours, my M1 MBA get about 8, I really don't need more than 8 hours.
I prefer standby as a measure of usefulness my MBA can sleep for weeks, my XPS can only last 4-5 days.
eldavi@lemmy.ml · 6 pts · 101d
neat!
maybe i will get one after all...
Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 101d
I'll probably get one one once ram and storage prices come back to reality
RamRabbit@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 100d
I know for my own needs, more than a few hours of battery life is wasted on me. If I'm using a computer for literally the entire day, there is power available.
Framework 13 Pro's 20 hours of battery life while streaming video is damn impressive though.
BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 101d
Wait really? Even with the 13 pro's upgraded battery?
eldavi@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 101d
i don't think anyone's tested that yet.
BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 101d
Oh ok, I thought you were referring to a test result when you said it doesn't come anywhere near the MBP. I just heard that it's supposed to be about the same.
hanrahan@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 39d
Have been thinking of a 13 Pro only with a dock for home to replace my ancient laptop and mini-desktop. Not sure if thunderbolt and a dock (which one?) is a thing with the 13Pro though?
Kirk@startrek.website · 1 pts · 39d
That's exactly what I did! Framework (not pro) with an Anker dock to replace old desktop/laptop. No complaints.