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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).
I think their modules are open for anyone to use. There’s a company that’s already using them. So basically it’s up to other manufacturers to support them if they wish.
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).
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/
I think their modules are open for anyone to use. There’s a company that’s already using them. So basically it’s up to other manufacturers to support them if they wish.
Project that could possibly be using them: https://blog.fx.land/industrial-designer-yves-behar-to-shape-look-feel-of-functionlands-flagship-product-box/
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.
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).