I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13
4 months ago
- #Framework Laptop
- #Linux
- #Hardware Tinkering
- The author sold their M1 Max Macbook Pro to buy a Framework 13 DIY Edition laptop, embracing the ability to tinker and upgrade.
- Recalls nostalgic memories of modifying past laptops, starting with a Samsung NC10 Netbook, upgrading RAM, SSD, and even turning it into a Hackintosh.
- Explored lightweight Linux distros like CrunchBang, Arch, and experimented with tiling window managers to maximize the small screen utility.
- Used a tool called GMABooster to enhance the performance of the GMA950 graphics chip, later maintaining the AUR package for it.
- Transitioned to a 2011 Macbook Pro in college, upgrading RAM beyond Apple's specs and replacing the CD drive with an SSD, triple-booting OSX, Windows, and Linux.
- Shifted to a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7 but found it unmodifiable, marking a period of less tinkering.
- Received a high-spec M1 Max Macbook Pro as part of a severance package but felt constrained by its lack of repairability and macOS's limitations.
- Chose the Framework 13 for its repairability and upgradeability, inspired by its iterations and a friend's positive experience.
- Highlights the Framework 13's ability to change RAM, SSD, and repair the screen, contrasting with most modern laptops.
- Embraces the identity of a 'laptop weirdo,' celebrating eccentricity and the joy of hardware tinkering.