Framework Laptop 16 upgrades make it look less like an unfinished prototype
Summary
Framework has updated its Laptop 16 with a new CPU option, a lower starting price, and improved design features like single-piece keyboard and trackpad modules for a cleaner look. It also added better support for external graphics cards through a new OCuLink adapter, which provides faster and more direct connections.Key Facts
- Framework introduced a six-core Ryzen AI 5 340 CPU option for the Laptop 16, lowering the starting price to $1,599 pre-built or $1,249 for the DIY version.
- Previous price points were $1,799 for pre-built and $1,499 for DIY, so the update reduces costs for customers.
- New design changes include a “Translucent Smoke Gray Bezel” color option in addition to black, orange, and lavender.
- The keyboard and trackpad areas are now available as single, integrated pieces, replacing the old modular design that looked unfinished.
- The new trackpad uses a haptic, MacBook-style touchpad for better user experience and aesthetics.
- A new OCuLink Dev Kit supports up to eight lanes of PCIe 4.0 for external GPUs or accessories, improving performance over previous Thunderbolt connections.
- Users will need to replace the existing external GPU adapter with the OCuLink adapter to get these benefits.
- The changes aim to make the Laptop 16 look more polished and improve its graphics expansion options.
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