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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=nLcQuvmdjojURIRP-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%C2%AE+Core%E2%84%A2+Series+3/856#54394

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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[–] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

My current laptop is a decade old. As long as you don't buy bottom of the barrel and use it to spec, it'll last. It is primarily a web browser that can play some light games. I've got other systems for modern games. A gaming laptop will be out of date when you do the setup, however.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago

    I have a Compaq CQ61 as a Debian "server" thing from around 2008. Does my IRC bouncer, Navidrome and Komga. Works fine on that purpose. My daily driver is a Thinkpad T430, not sure what model year, at least a decade old, maybe more. Got it second hand. Works well for me, I can play Morrowind. Thats all that matters.

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