Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump
The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.
The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.
The short version
- After introducing a new high-end model of its 13-inch laptop, Framework is turning its attention to its colorful and compact sibling.
- The newly updated Framework Laptop 12 features Intel's latest Core Series 3 chips and an optional backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, meaningful hardware upgrades to the charming but expensive first model .
- Using the latest Intel chip brings along other perks, too, like support for Thunderbolt 4 on two of the Laptop 12's four hot-swappable Expansion Cards, and faster DDR5 RAM.
What happened
The 12.2-inch display hasn't been improved, but the Laptop 12 can be configured to include a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader. You'll have the most flexibility via Framework's DIY option, but the pre-built Core 5 and Core 7 models running Linux feature both upgrades by default.
Why it matters
Like the Laptop 13 Pro, the Laptop 12 is yet another of Framework's computers that can come pre-installed with Linux.
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