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Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by nrp on Thursday July 22, 2021 @11:06PM (#27926740)
1) We can't announce anything yet, but our current 13.5" Framework Laptop will certainly not be the last product we ever build!

2) See question 1.

3) We've designed the bezel to be color customizable, and there are some photos of orange and white ones on our website. We'll be adding more colors as we go. For the chassis itself, it is anodized aluminum. We don't currently have plans for additional aluminum colors though.

4) We have a custom keyboard with 1.5mm key travel scissor switches, which is longer key travel than most other <16mm notebooks.

5) We can't announce anything on Thunderbolt compatibility until we complete certifications, so keep a look out for that.

6) The internal battery is 55Wh.

Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by rsyring on Thursday July 22, 2021 @11:31PM (#27926891)
I bought six of these laptops for myself and my team, mostly to support your efforts. FWIW:

1) I'd like a 15.6" version

2) Without a keypad...don't throw off the symmetry of keyboard and touchpad

3) bigger battery

Keep up the good work! I'd love to be using these laptops 15 years from now.

Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by nrp on Thursday July 22, 2021 @11:43PM (#27926946)
Thanks! We hope you're using them 15 years from now too!

We can't say anything about future product plans yet, but our current laptop is not the last product we'll build!

Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by abledon on Friday July 23, 2021 @08:14AM (#27929818)
I love how you are actually mentioning the 1.5mm key travel.... on so many other laptop review sites, and manufacturer sites, they don't list the key travel. It is infuriating when shopping for laptops.

To hear it has a generous 1.5mm is awesome, i'll definitely be keeping an eye on it in the near future for the 15" version.

Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by Dracophoenix on Friday July 23, 2021 @01:18AM (#27927480)
I edited the 4th question. Hopefully you see and answer 4b! Thanks for answering my other questions. I'll certainly be looking forward to your product as more information and metrics materialize.
Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by nrp on Friday July 23, 2021 @02:16AM (#27927761)
Yep! The keys are backlit.
Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by rvanlaar on Friday July 23, 2021 @08:17AM (#27929836)
I'm wondering about 5, thunderbolt.

I now use a lenovo X1 thinkpad and use an external GPU to drive 2 4K monitors. The internal Intel UHD 620 just can't handle.

Is the intel Xe graphics enough to handle this? If so, thunderbolt would be a nice to have, but not a requirement.

Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by skavi on Friday July 23, 2021 @02:57AM (#27927955)
Could the current model have TB4 enabled via software? Is everything there on the hardware side?
Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by nrp on Friday July 23, 2021 @10:36AM (#27931153)
We have the hardware for it, but until we can complete certification, we can’t claim Thunderbolt compatibility.
Re:The Framework Laptop is now shipping by jsmith45 on Friday July 23, 2021 @01:38PM (#27933451)
I suppose what this really means is that you have USB4 with support for the optional PCIE tunneling, and support for the slightly higher frequency alternative mode, which is generally enough to function with peripherals labeled as Thunderbolt, since it is literally exactly the same protocol.

Somewhat obnoxious that you need additional certification to actually call it what it obviously is.