GbyBE

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Probably because he rides a bike

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

You're welcome!

I'm pretty certain you won't regret it!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

The 16 inch model can have a GPU module installed indeed, which makes it slightly longer and heavier of course. Framework plans on releasing newer GPUs in the future, but can't guarantee it, as it also depends on the GPU manufacturers.

Let's hope they will be able to also provide GPU updates, which would truly make it fully upgradeable machine.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The Framework laptops can be easily upgraded and/or repaired by just about anybody who can watch a YouTube video. It is indeed possible to buy a base model and then upgrade it later.

Keep in mind however that you can't just replace the CPU, but you have to replace the whole mainboard. Other components can be swapped at will, like RAM, SSD, Display, camera and microphone module, hinges, ... Then of course there are the modules that you can easily swap without even opening the laptop, and can give you different ports, card readers, storage or custom modules (diy projects for example).

The build quality is quite solid on my FW13, the keyboard is decent and the trackpad is quite good. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if the need arises...

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

Damn, Boeing is really on fire lately!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

This is the way

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Ah, if that's what you meant you're absolutely right. I think there's only one country in Europe where they have some (rather limited) form of carry by the public (Czech Republic if I'm not mistaken)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Yes, and as far as I know so do the UK (even air rifles are rather restricted there) and Singapore. There will undoubtedly be others, but I'd be surprised if that's anywhere near a majority (if you consider strict gun laws to be the ones that make it very hard for people to legally own firearms).

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 months ago (6 children)

I wouldn't go as far as saying a total van is totally normal everywhere else, because I don't know many countries with such a ban. I don't know many other countries with concealed or open carry laws, so that's certainly a difference.

Countries like Switzerland and Germany prove that private gun ownership can go hand in hand with regulation and enforcement, and not cause as many casualties as in the US.