"Framework, maker of DIY, modular, repairable PCs, just released its latest with a refreshed set of hardware, an updated mainboard, and some external build improvements. The refreshed Laptop 16 also offers an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU -- a first for the 16-inch -- along with the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, affording users even more customization options for its expansion bay graphics module."
"There's a real demand for this kind of sustainable, accessible product, especially in an economy where consumers are fatigued with expensive, un-upgradeable laptops, planned obsolescence, and Microsoft's pulling of the plug for Windows 10 support. The Framework Laptop 16 addresses at least a few of these issues with a device you can customize from the ground up, load with Linux out of the box, and repair indefinitely with a robust community, extensive support, and unique design choices."
Framework released a refreshed Laptop 16 with updated hardware, a new mainboard, and external build improvements. The 16-inch now offers an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 — a first for this size — and an AMD Radeon RX 7700S for its expansion-bay graphics module. The design remains modular and repairable, with backward compatibility allowing components from previous Laptop 16 versions to mix and match. Customers can choose pre-built configurations or DIY kits that arrive as parts requiring end-user assembly and offer operating system choices of Windows, Linux, or none. The Laptop 16 emphasizes longevity, customizability, and repairability while addressing consumer fatigue with un-upgradeable laptops and end-of-support for older Windows versions. The model increases customization but may present trade-offs for users unfamiliar with DIY assembly.
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