Framework Laptop 12 review: Doing the right thing comes at a cost
Earlier this year, Framework announced it was making a smaller, 12-inch laptop and a beefy desktop to go alongside its 13- and 16-inch notebooks. A few months later, and the former has arrived, putting the same modular, repairable laptop into a slightly smaller body. Unlike its bigger siblings, the Laptop 12 is a 12.2-inch touchscreen convertible clad in brightly colored plastic. It’s aimed at students, with a focus on robustness and quality you won’t see in the usual machines you find at the top of the bargain list. My initial impression is that it’s a damn charming piece of gear, but I immediately wonder how many kids in school will actually get to use this thing given it’s far pricier than its competitors. <br /> <br /> <br /> Laptop 12 is the first Framework [...]
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