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Framework Laptop 12 (2026) Review: The Linux MacBook Neo alternative? (tilvids.com)
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Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 What changed 02:35 What's in the box 04:27 Design & build quality 06:52 Slap a Linux on it 07:52 Display & touchscreen 09:25 The good touch 12:33 Keyboard & touchpad 14:57 Webcam & mic 16:25 Performance 18:25 Conclusion

Links

https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Display+Replacement+on+Framework+Laptop+12/428?lang=en

https://www.figma.com/proto/BCDFqAEpP77tfkZyvHa9Mg/Review-guides?node-id=6191-2182&p=f&t=nLcQuvmdjojURlRP-0&scaling=contain&content-scaling=fixed&page-id=6191%3A1959 https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Fedora+KDE+Plasma+Desktop+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+12+Intel®+Core™+Series+3/856#s4394 https://frame.work/fr/en/blog/framework-laptop-12-now-with-core-series-3 https://frame.work/fr/en/products/laptop12-diy-intel-series3/configuration/new

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[–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (1 child)

The cat is super cute :DThe new laptop is so neat, great battery life, decent performance, fingerprint reader, backlit keyboard, amazing build quality, and especially the COLOURS too! I really want the lavender one... Shame it had to release when RAM and storage prices are so high, but at least it's available for people with the older model to upgrade the keyboard, fingerprint reader, etc. The amazing repairability is also something that you don't see often, and if I ever need to replace my laptop in the future, it'll definitely be a Framework (or another equally repairable option, should one exist)

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago

    My current laptop (also a 2-in-1 convertible) should last several more years, and I'd rather not replace it given the current market. Also, my laptop has an OLED, so going to a Framework 12 would be a huge display downgrade. Every other spec would be equal or better on the new 12: 2x TB4, increased battery life (my current device is using a hot 13th gen Intel processor), equalish performance, build quality (mine is a metal build but it's showing its age), the COLOURS, fingerprint reader, the smaller size, and of course the REPAIRABILITY!

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