“Something big just got better.”
    • Jupdown@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      6 months ago

      Where does it say new product? I read their announcement and get the impression that it’s an update to an existing product:

      “We’ve got one more big update for you, and you can tune into our YouTube channel August 26th at 8am PT to see what it is!”

  • vala@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    52·
    6 months ago

    Using my framework laptop feels like a never ending struggle sometimes but I really like the idea of modular, repairable laptops so here I am.

    Edit: I have the FW13 12th gen intel

    • The screen has a very slow pixel response time, the ghosting is absolutely real
    • The screen is wobbly when I type (fixable with upgraded hinges)
    • The track pad is constantly dropping inputs
    • The screen resolution is generally awkward and fractional scaling is still hit or miss on Linux
    • Updating to the latest firmware (BIOS) required me to install WINDOWS (just for the update)
    • For some reason switching to Linux kernel deep sleep mode causes a total system failure that can only be recovered by physically removing the battery and CMOS.
    • Physically removing the battery is sketchy

    FWIW this is still my daily driver but I do sometimes consider seeing if anyone wants to trade for a ThinkPad haha

    Edit 2: If anyone has insight on the deep sleep issue I’m all eyes (biblically accurate angel mode).

    • TehPers@beehaw.orgEnglish
      5·
      6 months ago

      I’ve had only positive experiences with mine. Also curious about what issues you ran into.

      • vala@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        2·
        6 months ago

        Yeah I ran fedora for a while when I first got this since that’s one of the official distros but it seems like it would really just be a function of the kernel itself and the laptop firmware.

        Going back to fedora does not enable deep sleep by default and I’m way too afraid to manually switch it again after having to pull the battery 5 times already in pursuit of a solution.

        I’ve been told this just doesn’t/can’t work.

        So basically unless someone can say “I experienced the same exact problem and here’s how I fixed it” I’m just too afraid to try again haha.

        Framework advises not to pull the battery and they are not wrong in that advisement. It’s sketchy as hell.

        When I enable deep sleep it prevents me from even accessing bios, so I can’t do the firmware battery disconnect at that point.

    • highduc@lemmy.ml
      1·
      6 months ago

      Also curious why it’s such a struggle. I want one too so I’d like to know if there are issues with them.

    • boatswain@infosec.pub
      1·
      6 months ago

      Another satisfied Framework user here, wondering what kind of struggles you’ve been facing; I haven’t had any problems at all.