• @uthrediiM
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    12 years ago

    The framework USB C modules work with any USB C port though?

    • krolden
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      12 years ago

      So does any USBC alternative that currently exists.

      • @uthrediiM
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        02 years ago

        You said:

        Making USBC modules that only fit in your laptops isn’t environmentallly friendly.

        But they do work with other USBC ports

        • krolden
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          12 years ago

          Yes I said they only fit in the framework. Meaning they won’t slide in to any other laptop chassis. Of course they’ll work (in theory) in any other laptop but they’re so pointless I doubt anyone would want to.

          • @uthrediiM
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            02 years ago

            That is like saying a USB stick doesn’t fit in other laptops though. Yes other laptops have not been custom designed to fit this particular USB stick perfectly but it does still work.

            • krolden
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              12 years ago

              Whatever dude I’m talking about extra plastic parts that are totally unnecessary. What dont get about how that will just add more waste to the world?

              • @uthrediiM
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                12 years ago

                So you are saying making it more modular would increase waste? I disagree.

                That plastic would mostly exist anyway in a normal device, the difference here is:

                • if one port breaks it can be easily replaced
                • if the laptop as a whole breaks the port can be recovered and used elsewhere
                • if you are missing a port that is critical to your needs you can just buy the new port instead of a whole new laptop.

                These things mean there will be less consumption compared to a normal device.

                • krolden
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                  12 years ago

                  So you are saying making it more modular would increase waste? I disagree.

                  Yes, when those modules only fit in their proprietary chassis. Not to mention are just USB adapters. Oh yeah and your only option is an Intel chip (complete with Intel ME), with no real modularity in the chassis.

                  maybe, MAYBE, if they went with a ryzen embedded chip out of the box I would have a different opinion on the framework. But them touting modularity and environmental concerns is just a marketing ploy. The future is in truely modular/open design, not more of the same thing in a different case.

                  Obligatory plug for the mnt reform which is doing amazing work in this area (you can even use an Intel/x86 SoM if you really wanted to).

                  https://mntre.com/

                  • @uthrediiM
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                    02 years ago

                    when those modules only fit in their proprietary chassis.

                    Other laptops are not designed to be modular so will not work with the framework modules. All the framework modules are usb c so they will work with any usb port on any other laptop. They will work, they will just stick out from the body of the laptop.

                    Not to mention are just USB adapters.

                    I think this is a good thing because they are using an open standard that can be used with other laptops (that have a usb c port).