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@frameworkcomputer on masto: "Would you be interested in a raw machined aluminum chassis?" (fosstodon.org)
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[–] ky56@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Maybe. What I'd like more is a 16:10 display and one or two more built in ports. 4 ports with one being taken by a charger when not using a dock (read dongle) is too restrictive. I would also like to see the dual driver speakers backported from the 16" framework. I like my late-2013 MacBook Pro form factor alot.

[–] morrowind@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Framework is even taller than 16:10 fyi, and it's great. Don't dismiss it before you try it.

[–] ky56@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm not dismissing it just critiquing. There is a reason I'm still rocking this late-2013 MacBook Pro. Apple MacBook Pro 2016 and onwards are a total showstopper for me for an evolving list of reasons.

I use my laptop for an almost equal share of movies/tv and general work/programming. So black bars being bigger are potentially annoying. The speaker downgrade is also not great, not that things are great on this machine either. Stupid rubber has disintegrated and the speakers are now worthless.

However the measly 3 ports on the framework when you using the powersupply is a reason I'm holding off. Given that I understand the architectural limitations, all I'm asking for from framework is two builtin usb-c ports running at 2.0 speeds with PD support. I think there would be room at the back between the rear-most module and the display. This means I can charge from either side and have 5 ports left over. 4 hi-speed ports and 1 usb 2.0. That plus bringing the new dual driver speakers from the new 16" would make me very happy.

Heck even Apple backpedaled on only 4 usb-c ports in 2020. It's too low a number of ports.

[–] Stephen304@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you mean 16:9? I thought frameworks whole thing with the display was that it's an extra tall 16:10

[–] computergeek125@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I think the FW16 is a 16:10 or 16:9, but the FW13 is a tall boi at 3:2