Have been keeping half an eye on framework laptops as a potential next daily driver as and when I’m ready for one.

Just wondering what people’s experience of using them on linux has been, particularly nixos

I’m assuming all the drivers are in the kernel given the way the company is

Have been using a 2016 thinkpad for the past year or so and have had a decent experience with it, with the way lenovo have gone with their newer thinkpads it seems like framework is now the best for maintainability/upgradability

(not planning to upgrade in the immediate future as this machine is doing fine, but frameworks are a strong contender in my mind right now and I’m curious as to people’s experience)

  • nelsnelson [comrade/them, love/loves]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    3 months ago

    I definitely don’t know. I have had no opportunity to physically use a Framework laptop. I am only speaking about what I know from the images on their website.

    Or do you mean the MacBook Air? These later model Airs don’t have fans, and that means the aluminum gets really, really hot. The CPU temperature readouts get up to 170°F. It’s bonkers.

    • flashgnash@lemm.eeOP
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      3 months ago

      I meant the framework, but fair enough

      Supposedly the newer macs were quite good at heat dissipation, was that iBullshit?

      • nelsnelson [comrade/them, love/loves]@hexbear.netEnglish
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        3 months ago

        The under panel aluminum gets really hot, which in turn dissipates into my leg muscles while it is on my lap. I guess that makes the heat dissipation good (enough?) since the CPU doesn’t get worse than 170°F. It is honestly just pretty awful.