Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Apr 26
Nirav Patel unveils Framework Laptop 13 Pro, compares it to Apple MacBook Neo
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Apr 26

Nirav Patel unveils Framework Laptop 13 Pro, compares it to Apple MacBook Neo

10 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Apr 26
  • The Laptop 13 Pro, starting at $1,199 for the DIY version, features a modular, customizable design and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors.
  • Patel emphasizes its repairability and user-focused features, positioning it as a premium alternative for Linux users and power users dissatisfied with typical Windows PCs.
  • Framework's approach aligns with growing consumer demand for affordable, repairable laptops, paralleling Apple's recent push with the MacBook Neo toward more accessible and sustainable hardware options.
With memory prices soaring, is the repairable Framework laptop becoming a luxury item?
Can Apple's budget Neo and Framework's Pro finally break the Windows PC monopoly?
Is Apple's repairable MacBook Neo a genuine change or just a clever compliance trick?
Does the new LPCAMM2 memory standard undermine Framework's promise of deep customization?
In an era of rapid AI hardware advances, does long-term repairability still matter?