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framework 13 AMD... yay or nay? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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hi,

pretty much the subject... I am trying to choose my next laptop and I am tempted to buy a framework 13 AMD. I saw this post from one year ago : https://www.phoronix.com/review/framework-13-amd

and while the review is impressive, comments are not. how things have evolved since then? any experience?

EDIT: you convinced me, I just ordered mine. Thanks for the incredible answers !
NEW EDIT: I use arch (btw), and Gnome. For the answers, I do not think this will pose a problem but... what do you think?
(and yes, I ordered mine before reading last comment of paequ2 who doesn't like it... for reasonable reasons, maybe. I hope I will have more luck ;) )

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[–] 22 points 2 years ago (3 children)

YES! Big yes. I have one as well. Very pleased with it. Be very sure you pick the new 2.8k display version. So either pick 7640U - 2.8K Display or 7840U - 2.8K Display. Which works great for Linux, WITHOUT the need of fractional scaling.

Also be sure to pick the correct + right amount of expansion cards for your needs. 1 USB-C will be used for charging, so just saying.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Then if you installed your distro of choice, be sure to install power-profiles-daemon for improved battery life. So the chip goes to a lower power state. More info: https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/optimizing-ubuntu-battery-life-Sye_48Lg3

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    Apart from that, everything else should just work fine out of the box under any modern Linux distro most likely. The only downside I had with my Framework 13 laptop is the sound quality, because the speakers are down firing. You might like that or not. But you can definitely live with it.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago*

    Hmmm... I've been using Bazzite on my FW16 and it's been running great. They have a distro image specifically built for Framework, and it's been great in terms of power management.

    I wonder if that stuff is covered in the Bazzite FW installation? Anyone know? I guess I can check...

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    I’ve been stuck deciding between getting the 2.8k screen and upgrading to the larger 16 laptop. I stopped using my desktop last year entirely and so now I’m trying to figure out whether I should go with the larger laptop since it’s the only thing I use now.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Be very sure you pick the new 2.8k display version.

    Why? I mean why is this so important?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Multiple good reasons actually:

    • 2.8k version, comes with a great 2.8k display. A very high quality screen, high DPI (can be set exactly to factor 2x DPI scaling, so no fraction scaling).
    • The new screen also have improved brightness (higher brightness)
    • The 2.8k version despite the name, also has bigger battery of 61Wh compared to the 55Wh
    • You will also get the 2nd generation webcam module, which not only gives better image during day light, but also in low light conditions
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