Key Takeaways
1. The new Framework Laptop 13 features AMD’s Strix Point APUs and emphasizes repairability and upgradeability.
2. Framework is developing the Framework 12, a convertible laptop designed for students and field workers, with a focus on durability and user feedback.
3. The Framework 12 includes a 1,920 × 1,200-pixel touch display, with impressive internal specs like Intel 13th-Gen CPUs, up to 48 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of NVMe storage.
4. The laptop is made from polycarbonate and ABS materials for cost-effectiveness and durability, while maintaining a minimalist design.
5. Pre-orders for the Framework 12 will begin in April, with shipping expected by mid-2025, though pricing details are yet to be announced.
Framework has shared news about the new Framework Laptop 13, which now features AMD’s Strix Point APUs, along with a Framework Desktop powered by AMD Strix Halo. As always, these products prioritize repairability and upgradeability. Additionally, Framework revealed that they are developing the Framework 12 — a convertible laptop designed to be repairable and upgradable, intended to endure the rough treatment often faced by students and field workers.
Target Audience Expansion
Initially, Framework created the Framework 12 with students in mind, but they broadened their focus based on early feedback.
“Although students were our primary focus when we started working on this product two years ago, we discovered that every adult who tested it wanted one too!”
Impressive Specifications
The Framework 12 will come with a 1,920 × 1,200-pixel touch display and stylus support, although it remains unclear if the stylus will be pressure-sensitive. This screen is expected to deliver at least 400 nits of brightness, making it suitable for various indoor settings and some outdoor applications. The internal components of the Framework 12 are notably more impressive than those typical education laptops, featuring either an Intel 13th-Gen Core i3 or Core i5 CPU, with up to 48 GB of DDR5-5200 RAM and 2 TB of NVMe storage.
Design Choices
To manage costs while ensuring durability, Framework has chosen to use a polycarbonate (PC) and ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) casing instead of a metal frame. This is complemented by a shock-absorbent TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) overmold that protects the outer plastic shell. Despite these more economical materials, the Framework 12 maintains an adult-friendly aesthetic, adhering to Framework’s minimalist industrial design principles.
The new Framework 12 will likely feature the same expansion ports as the Framework 13 and 16, keeping the standard four-port arrangement found in the larger models. As is customary, Framework will provide support for both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Anticipated Release
While Framework has not yet revealed a price for the Framework 12, more information is expected soon. Pre-orders for the Framework 12 are set to begin in April, with the aim to commence shipping production units by mid-2025, although a precise shipment date has yet to be announced.
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