Re:Why I'm Spoiled by Apple Silicon (But Still Love Framework)
by aurareturn on Monday September 22, 2025 @09:30AM
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You can buy an M4 Air for $799 on sale frequently.[0] Meanwhile, a similar spec'ed Framework with a slower AMD CPU/GPU is $1,517.00.[1] So the repairability angle just doesn't seem worth it. If the Air breaks, just buy a new one.
Keep in mind that the M4 Air has a better display, significantly faster CPU, faster GPU, significantly more battery life, is fanless, better speakers, much better trackpad, and a thinner profile.
[0]https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/27/200-off-every-m4-macboo...
[1]https://frame.work/products/laptop13-diy-amd-ai300/configura...
Re:Why I'm Spoiled by Apple Silicon (But Still Love Framework)
by abhinavk on Monday September 22, 2025 @08:28PM
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It is mostly valid for 16GB/256GB-SSD config and when you need performance in bursts. Consider sustained performance, more RAM, more storage, OS options etc and the value proposition changes.
I have maintained it for years that the base model M-series Air is the best computer for normal people if they plan to keep it for years.
Re:Why I'm Spoiled by Apple Silicon (But Still Love Framework)
by aurareturn on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @01:59AM
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It likely still has better sustained performance. If you need more, then just go up to MBP.
Do you have an example? An 8tb m4 macbook pro runs over 7 grand; the comparable hx370 framework 13 is barely over 3 grand. I bought both within the last couple months and found the macs to be significantly more expensive in the segment i was looking at.