Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity

Re:Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity by gobelet on Friday June 26, 2026 @02:06AM (#48682900)

I like the modularity, but I'd feel better if it came with the "blanks" that just extends the inside USB-C port towards the outside.

I feel like things would not look like nickel-and-diming if those blanks came with the laptop, and they just priced them in the final price. Or even better, offered the option to "upgrade" one or several of those to whatever you need.

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Re:Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity by matt-p on Friday June 26, 2026 @07:20AM (#48685305)

I agree, but maybe not all slots need to be filled with blanks, maybe leaving one or two truly empty slots is OK.

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Re:Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity by mixmastamyk on Tuesday June 30, 2026 @01:42PM (#48736326)

The usbc ones are just extension cables in a small box, which is why they are half the price of the others.

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