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Re:Framework Laptop 13 Pro by dheera on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @03:00AM (#47860053)
The main problem with Framework 13 thermals is that if you just put it on top of a bed or sofa, the cloth blocks the bottom ventilation holes and the PC roasts itself with zero airflow. It's fine placed on top of a table, just not on a soft surface. I wish they would fix this glaring issue. Most normies are just going to place their laptops on the couch or bed without thinking about it.

Macbooks have a better design here. They are safe to put on top of sofas and beds. No ventilation holes on the bottom.

Re:Framework Laptop 13 Pro by loloquwowndueo on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @07:07AM (#47861846)
Normies don’t buy framework laptops.

Search this thread for the “oh but it’s so expensive, I could just buy a new laptop from any other manufacturer every 3 years and it would be cheaper” posts - those are the normies.

Re:Framework Laptop 13 Pro by nathan-hello on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @07:57AM (#47862314)
normie absolutely love the expansion io slots.

“wait so i can have TWO ethernet ports???”

i have been responsible for at least three fw16 sales because I got one first, and this was the biggest thing i heard

Re:Framework Laptop 13 Pro by loloquwowndueo on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @08:08AM (#47862430)
Nah. Normies needing Ethernet ports buy usb c to Ethernet adapters at Walmart or Best Buy.
Re:Framework Laptop 13 Pro by subarctic on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @11:11AM (#47864757)
What would a normie need a second ethernet port for? Even a first ethernet port for that matter