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Re:The Framework Laptop by zepto on Thursday February 25, 2021 @02:28PM (#26267071)
The difference is that software doesn’t take up physical space or use physical resources.

The answer about how far we should take it is, as far as is reasonable.

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Re:The Framework Laptop by tstrimple on Thursday February 25, 2021 @02:41PM (#26267245)
Is the space actually being used more effectively? What can fit in the laptop without a SD card slot that couldn't fit with one present? Why is a smooth side with no ports somehow more valuable than a side with usable ports? You can't think you'll see any savings passed along to use for Apple taking out a part that costs them a few dollars at most. Removing the feature won't save any consumers any money, only reduce usability overall.
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Re:The Framework Laptop by whynaut on Thursday February 25, 2021 @04:35PM (#26268635)
> What can fit in the laptop without a SD card slot that couldn't fit with one present?

More battery.

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Re:The Framework Laptop by bigpeopleareold on Friday February 26, 2021 @05:55AM (#26273491)
... which will have to occupy an extremely thin case.

I mean, extreme thinness is not really an important criteria for many, but everything seems to gets compromised to serve that goal.

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