The five two-tone color options—the boring, businesslike black and gray, plus purple-and-gray lavender, pink-and-baby-blue bubblegum, and the green sage options—are the most fun thing about it, and ...

So far, Framework has done a solid job of offering a steady stream of hardware upgrades for its systems, particularly the original Framework Laptop 13. But the company's track record on software ...

To complement its flagship DIY 13-inch laptop, Framework now has the Framework Laptop 12, a compact 2-in-1 system that shares its sibling’s signature modular design. You can order this as a prebuilt ...

Rather than spend the equivalent of a brand-new machine on parts and labor, you can open up a Framework Laptop and repair or replace any component yourself. This design philosophy allows for ongoing ...

To complement its flagship DIY 13-inch laptop, Framework now has the Framework Laptop 12, a compact 2-in-1 system that shares its sibling’s signature modular design. You can order this as a ...

When it comes to performance, it's great to see that the Framework hasn't used the DIY approach as a gimmick or as an excuse to pare back the performance. With the latest AI-powered AMD CPU and GPU, ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・A repairable and customizable 2-in-1 laptop ・Swappable ports ・Reasonable performance for its class ・A microphone shutoff switch! Cons ・Battery life is on the lower ...

Local AI applications can greatly simplify everyday tasks, but they require an NPU to run smoothly. This article explains why ...

Sturdy, efficient, and refreshingly repairable, the Framework Laptop 12 is a smart 2-in-1 for schools and certain offices—if ...

The Framework Laptop 12 is the third major product in the lineup so far. The company first launched the Framework Laptop 13 in 2022, followed by a larger (and more powerful) 16-inch model.

The Laptop 12 offers Framework’s modular and upgradeable philosophy in a kid-friendly 2-in-1 convertible. But the new $799-and-up model will need future support.