Last time I checked for the price of a Framework I would be able to buy 2 comparable Slimbooks. I don't know what sense does it make to buy an upgradable laptop if replacing one after couple of years will cost the same. Is it just about reducing e-waste? I still have to do something with old framework parts and I think reusing an old laptop would be easier.

[–] Honytawk@feddit.nl 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

But why would you be replacing them when you can upgrade?

If the lifetime of the device is twice as long, you already made a profit.

[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What I'm saying is that if Slimbook costs 1.5k and Framework costs 3k it's still cheaper for me to buy 2 Slimbooks over 10 years than to buy one Framework and use it for 10 years with an upgrade in the middle. What's the benefit of upgrading here?

[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 days ago

Things break. More than upgrades, Framework laptops are great for repairability.