FW 13 does make for a nice main computr.

I would still want access to another PC to help create USB install media, setup/clown drives as needed should your FW 14 go down or for initial setup.

tried different charge cables, different usbc modules?

What model Anker 65W charger are you using?

I don’t have any delay when using my Anker GaNPrime 65W 3-port or 100W 3-port chargers.

Anker chargers are supposed to be able to negotiate multiple charging standards including USB PD, and pre-USB PD standards like older Samsung devices use. The marketing name for this feature is “PowerIQ” and I wonder if older versions can take longer to negotiate 65W USB PD connections.

If you really hate feeling “locked in” to windows, you really should switch to Linux and see if it works for you. Really depends on the programs you run and whether they are readily available under Linux.

If you find you need programs that only run under Windows, you need to decide if dual booting or running a Windows VM is worth it to you.

What I love about my new Framework 13 laptop is how very easy it is to swap NVME sticks. I also like how inexpensive 2TB sticks are today. I’ve been easily swapping out sticks to go between Windows 11 and Linux a lot to evaluate Framework Linux support.

DOS troubleshooting sucked. I still have nitemares about battling QEMM 386 to free up a few more KB to get a game running.

Yup. I was stunned how easy it was to assemble my batch 3 FW 13 AMD too.

It would have taken 10 minutes if it weren’t for having to adjust the bezel a few times as the cable in the left hinge took a bit of work to keep it within the guides as I attached it.

Very impressed with the thinness of this laptop. I compared it to my Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Nano Gen 1 laptop and found its width and depth to be less than a 1" difference as expected given 12" vs. 13" screens. However, I was not expecting the FW 13 to be roughly the same thickness!

Considering I paid ~$400 for four year extended warranty with drop/accident coverage for that X1 Nano to protect my investment, the FW 13 definitely has lower up front costs.

45W USB-C PD charger is probably too low. Suggest 65W or 100W chargers. Who is the say your Dell USB-C charger is compliant enough to the latest PD standards?