09-02-2022, 01:32 PM
(09-02-2022, 04:27 AM)commiecam Wrote: Frankly,m at $1049 list price, Framework can put their laptop where the sun don't shine. I'd much rather buy a refurbished Panasonic Toughbook-- something that is physically strong enough to outlast a half dozen CPU upgrades. Also it might be a better target for a Pine64 upgrade board. From a toughbooks4less.com ad: Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 MK3 - i5 2.6Ghz - 500GB HDD - Touch (Refurbished - 2-4 Week Lead Time)
$585.00
It's OK to be frank. The people at Framebook unfortunately are consistently imperviousness to good ideas. I've read that many of them come from Apple, so who knows, perhaps they just assume they know what is true and good.
I used to live near a place that refurbished Toughbooks, but I didn't spring for one. They seemed a bit too pricey.
I have however bought quite a few Thinkpads off-lease back in the day, from a place that had a steady supply.
Recently I noticed that Dell has their own "tough" laptop. I would have to see it and try it before commiting to the high price tag.
