I also have a Framework 13! About a year ago or more I put out a request to get an ARM based processor. My reasons being the battery life on x86 are so weak, it almost defeats the mobility aspect of a laptop. I was using linux, and spent far too much time tweaking settings to get the longest battery life possible. When I compared this to a MBPro with the M1, which I use for work, it became nearly impossible to get my mind off of it.
Arm processors are way better with battery. There are these new Snapdragon X Elite Laptops, which verify the better battery life. I think to be competitive with Apple, the battery life must improve.
Also, the speakers are weak, likely due to none glued construction. I can live with that. Love how easy it is to swap stuff out. Screen is awesome, would love OLED if possible. Also, the bigger size 16, would better fit my needs.
Currently that computer is sitting on a shelf. Very cool technology. Love Framework!
Odd, I’ve got a zenbook flip OLED and after some tweaking on Linux, I’ve been enjoying not thinking about battery life at all. I think on any modern device most of the power is consumed by the screen, which is not really a problem as much with OLED+linux (since the terminal background is black).
That said, it is pretty rare for me to go more than 10 or so hours without any access to electricity.
At the moment most of my power appears to be going to Bluetooth and wifi, which seems hard to blame on the instruction set.
Arm processors are way better with battery. There are these new Snapdragon X Elite Laptops, which verify the better battery life. I think to be competitive with Apple, the battery life must improve.
Also, the speakers are weak, likely due to none glued construction. I can live with that. Love how easy it is to swap stuff out. Screen is awesome, would love OLED if possible. Also, the bigger size 16, would better fit my needs.
Currently that computer is sitting on a shelf. Very cool technology. Love Framework!