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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I can't honestly see them making the chassis slimmer, since it would severely restrict upgradability. But I guess it's possible in the distant future.

But even then, the parts can very easily be repurposed or sold. There are so many new and upcoming projects which use repurposed Framework components to build all sorts of things from desktops PCs to TV media boxes, to gaming consoles, etc.

You could even build your own NAS, surveillance NVR, and more with repurposed parts.

But even if they make a drastic change to the chassis that requires new parts to be purchased, they are very good at giving upgrade paths that make sense and would likely offer options for existing users.

I can tell you that my anxiety over using a device that can't be repaired is long gone. I actually feel like I can really use this laptop without worrying about being SOL if the screen breaks, or the touchpad stops working.