Another person mentioned that company, but they aren’t Fairphone.

They seem to buy the phones, add their own custom ROM and then resell the phones. Not in Canada, either. And no mention of where to get parts.

Also out of stock on all variants, and they don’t sell the latest model, so it’s not really an option.

Please, do phones! Not only are far too many millions of phones being discarded every year, but it’s such a large consumer base (literally everyone) and the current offerings really offer nothing sustainable. It’s also a product category that’s perfect for modularity!

Yes, ok, Fairphone. They don’t sell them anywhere outside of Europe.

Other products like printers, tablets, monitors, TVs, etc. just have too long of a product life cycle to consider them as their next project. I can’t see a huge customer base of people wanting to repair their monitor or printer (no real upgrade path for Framework to offer here).

Two reasons:

I always take window seats, and don’t really want to hop over someone to get to my seat.

And it also means I don’t have to fight for overhead space for my carry-on.

Yes, often with a reason, but almost never if it changes the context of my original post. If that happens, I’ll simply append my original post.

But I mostly edit to correct mistyped words (autocorrect) or grammar.

Do you think people should be allowed to choose when to end their own life?

People who want to kill themselves will do it without permission.

What assisted dying provides is dignity for the person, and some amount of closure for the family.

I fully support assisted dying, because mandatory suffering is insanely cruel and inhumane.

I’ve been a major asset for Google, playing a pivotal role in the identification of bicycles, buses, and crosswalks.

That’s a shame. When I wasn’t sure whether we’d actually make use of a bread machine, I picked up an entry level one for like $100 (Canadian).

Since then, we’ve made probably 100+ loaves, saving money and reducing both food waste and plastic. It’s been one of our best kitchen purchases.

I’d suggest trying a different recipe. It can make a huge difference to the end result.

Bring Fairphones to North America already, ffs! 😂

Not sure if it’s required for winning, but it certainty helps. Slowing down energy, fuel, and land use gives you some time to implement your plans. 😂

I finished it yesterday after the second try.

Basically, you win by doing what we already know needs to be done:

Everyone goes vegan. Ban cars. Expand public transportation. Curb population growth. Destroy the fossil fuel industry. Protect greenspace. Protect wildlife. Educate the world.

Easy! /s

Ports not only have limited cycle life but get killed by happenstances in life. Standard laptops lose ports over time. That can only be fixed by board replacement. On a Framework, it’s $20 and a cartridge reload.

This is so true! Whether it’s the power port, a standard USB port, or your HDMI port, damaging it on a regular laptop can either be costly or impossible to fix without a full mobo replacement.

Looking back at all the laptops I’ve owned that needed to be replaced because repairs were either non-existent or too expensive, I realize that every single one of them could have been saved if they’d been Framework laptops.

I love my Framework 13, but when it comes time for my wife to replace her current laptop (a 17" Dell that’s been a workhorse for over a decade), I’ll be getting the Framework 16 and she’ll have the 13. I don’t think I could ever go with another brand after my experience.

My issue with the Laptop 16 is more about the design of the computer itself, how it’s positioned, and the need it serves—things that are more fundamental and harder to fix.

Design is subjective. I think it’s beautiful and extremely functional.

The need it serves is a laptop that doesn’t have to be replaced every few years. Saves money in the long term, helps the environment, and is far more future proof than anything else.

Not hard. Framework has been killing it with their previous models.

Once you’re spending more than $2,000 on a 5-pound laptop, most people would be better off buying multiple computers—an inexpensive thin-and-light laptop for battery life and portability, plus a good midrange desktop for performance and comfort.

Does this guy live in the real world? This sounds like sarcasm, but it’s not.

The bad

• Relatively expensive for what you’re getting.
• On the larger and heavier end of the 15-to-16-inch > laptop spectrum.
• GPU module adds a lot of size and weight.
• Upgradeability currently more of a hypothetical >future benefit, though Framework does have an >established track record now.

Expensive yes, but you are getting a lot. And you save money in the long-term.

Larger end… Yeah, it’s a 16" laptop…

GPU is optional, and anyone who needs it in a laptop are willing to take that weight penalty.

Upgradability is a hypothetical future benefit? Framework already offers upgrades to their other models. And even a battery swap, which isn’t always possible, easy, or budget friendly, is a snap.

This review is so short slighted, and seems to miss the actual point of owning a framework laptop.

Thanks for the recommendation.

I finished watching it, and I’m both fascinated and furious.

“Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Dr. Cialdini.

Thanks for the recommend! I’m going to check my library for it!

I don’t support animal cruelty, so I’d never get a Canada Goose jacket.

Yes, it’s absolutely horrific where we’re at. But there is an upside!

If you’re able to acknowledge its existence and protect against it, you’ve built a tremendous foundation for preserving your mental health that will last a lifetime.

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that these ad companies (and the companies who deploy their services) only have control over you if you give them permission to.

• Block ads whenever you can.
• Avoid apps/websites that use dark patterns. .
• Work to improve your health (physical and mental), find meaningful tasks, be with people in real life or enjoy the outdoors alone; the less time you spend on ad territory, the less impact they will have on you.
• Buy from ethical companies, if possible.
• Avoid “influencers”, people who constantly promote “sponsored content”, and other strongly bias sources for your information or entertainment.

Intentionally? Maybe 10 years ago.

True story, it was a “get a free iPad” ad, and I kid you not, I ended up getting an ipad (with some effort and a few emails). It was an ad in an app.

Dr. Sbaitso popped in my head and I had to see if anyone here remembered it. I had the privilege of being able to use it when it came out. Fun times!

You can still use it through the Classic Reloaded site!

Yeah, manufacturer refurbished is probably the safest bet.

I’ve purchased quite a few refurbished UPS systems, and the component that worry about most, the battery, is always new in these units. Never had issues with the units or the batteries, but it saved me hundreds of dollars. 👌

I guess the context in which this is applied to makes the difference.

In my home, I’m fine with keeping inventory when it makes sense.

Non perishable food, for example, has it’s own happy place in a corner of my home that wouldn’t otherwise be utilized. Stocking up on this inventory has demonstrably saved a lot of money vs. buying when needed.

During covid, my stockpiling years before allowed me to essentially not run out of anything or pay a premium on things that were either not available or overpriced during the first year of the pandemic.

Keeping a stockpile also means that I’m not wasting time, gas, energy, or money running out multiple times a week to pick up necessities. I just take from my inventory, which would be at a lower price than the current price, and I move on with my day.

If I had to only buy certain things when needed, I estimate that I’d likely be overspending by at least 30% + whatever time and transportation costs to make those errand runs.