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The arrow keys were an interesting challenge. We actually prototyped both versions, and the full height ones ended up feeling better to most folks. It's defin
by nrp 6y ago
The arrow keys were an interesting challenge. We actually prototyped both versions, and the full height ones ended up feeling better to most folks. It's definitely a matter of personal preference though.
The Framework Laptop comes in at 15.85mm thick and 1.3kg. So a couple of sheets of paper thicker than a 13" MacBook Pro, but a bit lighter.
On the Expansion Cards, that is fair. We can say we're getting rid of the need for adapters that protrude from the machine and need to be removed when you need to transport it.
- mdpye 6y agoHow modular is the keyboard? I can see a replacement sat next to the case in the photo, but is the layout cut in to the case? If you can make an alternative case with an (e.g.) 12x5 1u grid layout keyboard that lets me put my thumbs to use and stop contorting my fingers, I will more of less open my wallet and let you take what you fancy!
- asoneth 6y agoI came to say the same thing. Ortholinear (grid) or staggered columnar keyboards would appeal to an extremely small but passionate group of ergo keyboard users. Given that the alternative for folks who use this kind of layout is to carry around a separate $150-400[1] keyboard I think at least a few people would be willing to pay a hefty premium for a laptop with a customizable keyboard. [1] https://shop.keyboard.io/products/keyboardio-atreus https://shop.keyboard.io/products/keyboardio-atreus https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/ https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
- ajford 6y agoWhat's the chance of a thicker/deeper version in the future? I'd love to see one with enough thickness to support a low profile mechanical keyboard for custom layouts. With my RSI, I'm almost unable to use standard laptop keyboards, so I have to travel with a split ergo keyboard. Most laptops have enough room to support a split ortho layout, but aren't thick enough (or modular enough) for enthusiasts to roll their own. Take a look at the Thinkeys [0] and pineapple60 [1] projects for what's possible. [0]: https://github.com/dennisleexyz/thinkeys https://github.com/dennisleexyz/thinkeys [1]: https://github.com/saoto28/pineapple60 https://github.com/saoto28/pineapple60
- CarVac 6y agoWow, that Pineapple is amazing. I gotta do that with a Mitosis layout for myself.
- technojunkie 6y agoThe arrow keys gap as an option would be awesome, I hope you reconsider