Does anyone have strong opinions on open source hardware? I’m finally at a point where I need to upgrade my laptop.

The Framework 16 pre-order is tempting. It’s a fascinating project. Even if it comes at premium due to the small scale of their operation, I’m happy to support the cause.

Alternatively, Sytem76/Clevo hardware has interested me for a long time (coreboot ftw). Based on the documentation current gens are super easy to repair.

Any thoughts are appreciated!

  • const_void@lemmy.ml
    23·
    10 months ago

    Agreed. I can’t believe Thinkpads still get recommended to Linux users when Framework exists.

    • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
      8·
      10 months ago

      Second hand / off-lease ThinkPads can’t be beat on value. Brand new, for equivalent models however… You’re goddamn right.

    • witx@lemmy.sdf.org
      6·
      10 months ago

      They are still more expensive than used ThinkPads though, which is, I believe, what get’s recommended in linux groups

      But for sure they’ll be my next pick for a computer