We have already written about Framework laptops on Antyweb several times. Until now, it was just a curiosity, but now the manufacturer has decided to open up to our market and anyone can order a computer for Poland. One of the first models has just arrived at our editorial office.
Framework starts shipping to Poland
Framework Computer has been designing its modular laptops for several years now. The company is guided by one goal, creating devices that can be easily repaired if necessary, but above all, can also be refurbished in the future, for example by installing a new motherboard with a more powerful processor or a more capacious battery. This computer can be taken apart literally to its components with a single screwdriver, and in addition, you can even freely configure the USB/HDMI/DisplayPort/LAN ports and replace them depending on what you need.
Currently, we are dealing with the 2nd generation of the model with a 13-inch matrix, which has been improved in many respects. Until now, it was more of a curiosity in our country, because the manufacturer did not send its devices to Poland, but a few days ago this changed and now everyone can order a computer for themselves. One of these copies is already in our editorial office and in a while I will let you know if it is worth buying, and for now let’s take a closer look at it. Our copy was equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor, but the offer also includes a configuration with a 13th generation Intel Core processor.
At first glance, the computer does not stand out from the competition. Maybe it has a slightly unusual matrix, because it is not a panoramic panel but 3:2 with a slightly unusual resolution of 2256 x 1504 pixels, which should make it more suitable for work. In addition, we have a keyboard, a touchpad, and even a fingerprint reader integrated with the power button in the upper right corner. Things get much more interesting when we look at the other side.
Here, there are four empty spaces where USB Type-C ports are hidden. These are sockets to which you can connect the expansion ports presented a little above. We make our choice when ordering the computer and there is nothing to stop us from replacing them at any time. It is important to have at least one USB-C port, because the entire structure is powered through it. The concept itself is great and, more importantly, it works really well. Equally important, to get inside the case, just unscrew the 5 screws visible in the photo, and you can do this with the screwdriver included in the box. Disassembling this computer takes literally seconds.
I will write more about the possibilities of replacing components in the proper review. If you have any questions about this design, I encourage you to leave them in the comments, I will try to answer them all. The most important of them is probably…
How much is it?
As I mentioned, Framework is starting to ship its computers to Poland, and orders can be placed directly on their website. Shipping is free and takes about 5 days because the computers are shipped directly from Taiwan, and there are currently no plans to sell them locally. This is not a big problem, because in the event of a failure, this computer can be repaired very easily, and the whole thing is covered by a two-year warranty and the possibility of returning within 30 days of purchase. A model with a 13-inch matrix is available for sale, and a larger one with a 16-inch screen will soon join it.
The hull itself with the base Intel Core i5-1340P or AMD Ryzen 5 7640U processor costs PLN 4,409. This price includes the entire computer with a display and a 55 Wh battery. We can also add RAM and an SSD drive or buy them ourselves in Poland. You can also buy a pre-configured computer with Windows 11. In this version with a 250 GB drive and 8 GB of RAM, it costs PLN 5,399. This price includes 4 expansion modules with USB Type-C ports, which cost PLN 45 each. The HDMI/DisplayPort/microSD card reader module costs PLN 95, and the Ethernet module costs PLN 195. What’s more, you can also choose a module with additional 250 GB or 1 TB memory for PLN 225 and PLN 615, respectively.
There are quite a few possibilities, and the price, although it seems quite high, is probably justified. This computer can stay with us for years, because the manufacturer promises to maintain this standard in the future and if you start to lack performance, in 3-5 years you will be able to change the motherboard with a new, more efficient processor at a low cost without having to buy a new model. I like this concept and let’s hope it will gain real popularity.
