Framework Laptop 13 Available Now with 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs

[T0@st]

Framework products are now available to order in three more countries: Italy, Spain, and Belgium! That includes Framework Laptop 13, Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders, and the range of modules and parts in the Framework Marketplace. We have Italian, Spanish, and Belgian keyboard layouts available as well. This brings the total number of countries we're in up to 12 (US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Netherlands, Ireland, Austria, Australia, Italy, Spain, Belgium) and we're still on track to open ordering in Taiwan later this summer. We know there are more of you out there who want upgradeable, repairable, customizable products, and we're continuing to build the infrastructure to expand to more of the world. We prioritize countries based both on the operational complexity and on community interest. The best way to help us gauge demand is by signing up for the waitlist for your country.

13th Gen Intel Core now in stock
We've shipped out the last batch of pre-orders, and the Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel Core) is now in stock and shipping from inventory, including for shipments to the three new countries. This means after placing an order, your laptop will ship within five business days from our warehouse in Taiwan. If you're past the point of repair on your current system and are looking for a high-performance, upgradeable, repairable notebook, check out the reviews from The Verge, Tom's Guide, and Ars Technica to figure out if a Framework Laptop 13 is for you.




13th Gen Intel Core available configurations:

• i5-1340P (up to 4.6 GHz, 4+8 cores)
• i7-1360P (up to 5.0 GHz, 4+8 cores)
• i7-1370P (up to 5.2 GHz, 6+8 cores)

Up to 30 W continuous processor load
Up to 60 W turbo boost

Framework Laptop 16 developer initiatives
When we first announced Framework Laptop 16 in March, we opened design files and documentation for the two new module systems, Input Modules, enabling customizable input and the Expansion Bay, enabling high performance PCIe add-ons like discrete GPUs. We've seen great progress from community members already, with projects like OCuLink adapters, ortholinear keyboards, and drawing pads in prototyping.



To make it easier to get started on Input Module development, we've built an adapter board that lets you interface them over USB-C to any host. If you're a tinkerer or hardware developer, you can now request a board through the form here. For Expansion Bay Modules, a Framework Laptop 16 system will be needed to properly develop and test. You'll also need a custom SMT nut on your PCBs to connect the high speed PCIe interposer. We're working on a path to make the nuts broadly available, but in the meantime if you're developing a board, you can request samples through the form here. We can't wait to see what you come up with.

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[Chaitanya]

While AMD based laptop is heavily backordered.

 

[Zareek]

I am eagerly awaiting the 16. The graphics module sounds like a home run to me.

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

I like these (minus the flower motif), but it's refreshing to see something besides the same exact black, RGB boxes most videocards are...

 

[trsttte]

The graphics module sounds like a home run to me.

I'm done with dedicated graphics on laptops, maybe AMD cpu and gpu work better for hybrid graphics but my experience with nvidia and intel combos last couple of years has been always terrible

 

[SOAREVERSOR]

I'm done with dedicated graphics on laptops, maybe AMD cpu and gpu work better for hybrid graphics but my experience with nvidia and intel combos last couple of years has been always terrible

Also intel and AMD have advanced their IGPs to the point where it's pointless unless you need prograde graphics. Gaming on laptops has always been a mess, but mobile workstations do have their points.

 

[trsttte]

Also intel and AMD have advanced their IGPs to the point where it's pointless unless you need prograde graphics. Gaming on laptops has always been a mess, but mobile workstations do have their points.

I think a big part of the problem is OEMs like to squeeze customers, I've been forced to get the big chunkier machines with dedicated graphics - that are also much more expensive - to get the high power ~50W CPUs when I don't need the graphics for anything. I know there's a few options that use the ~50W CPUs and skip the graphics part but IT departments are not buying those

 

[Minus Infinity]

I'm done with dedicated graphics on laptops, maybe AMD cpu and gpu work better for hybrid graphics but my experience with nvidia and intel combos last couple of years has been always terrible

Come Strix Point next year, discrete GPU's in laptop are virtually dead except for gaming laptops or workstations IMO.

 

[SOAREVERSOR]

I think a big part of the problem is OEMs like to squeeze customers, I've been forced to get the big chunkier machines with dedicated graphics - that are also much more expensive - to get the high power ~50W CPUs when I don't need the graphics for anything. I know there's a few options that use the ~50W CPUs and skip the graphics part but IT departments are not buying those

IT departments try to have a minimal amount of models just to make sure support goes smoothly. More configs more problems. So they settle on a few items and that's it!

 

[_JP_]

(minus the flower motif)

That's a cogwheel, rounded and simplified as a logo.

 

[Zareek]

I'm done with dedicated graphics on laptops, maybe AMD cpu and gpu work better for hybrid graphics but my experience with nvidia and intel combos last couple of years has been always terrible

I want to replace my desktop for good. It's a space and power hog. I also don't want to give up AAA games at 1080p/highest settings, for now. I say for now because I've been playing 80% indie games the last year, and I'm loving it.

 

[CosmicWanderer]

I really hope they make a 2-in-1 hybrid version of this. A Framework Surface Pro if you will.