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I disagree. If you configure it, it will cost you a ton of money. The base configuration doesn't have even basic ports. At contrary, today at work we bought fo

I disagree. If you configure it, it will cost you a ton of money. The base configuration doesn't have even basic ports. At contrary, today at work we bought for 900 euros (700 without taxes), plus less than 100 euros for an extra 16Gb RAM module, a thinkpad T14, that has all the features of the base model, but with 512Gb SSD, Ethernet directly on the laptop, a better keyboard, a trackpoint, more USB ports, a fingerprint reader, and a Windows 10 Pro license. To me it doesn't make a lot of sense this laptop. Regarding repairability, it's just like any other Thinkpad, the modular IO, what is its purpose? Also you are adding components that can break, consume power, and waste space. And still you don't provide an ethernet integrated on the laptopt itself, so you have to always carry around a USB adapter that doesn't work as reliably as an integrated one.

NotPractical 5y ago
> The base configuration doesn't have even basic ports. The preconfigured model comes with your choice of 4 ports, the options being USB-C, HDMI, microSD, USB-A, and DisplayPort. The default config is 4x USB-C, but you get to choose. > a fingerprint reader Framework has that too. Anyway, as far as I understand, if you configure it yourself, it will actually cost less money. This is the cost of the preassembled version, but for example, you could buy the "DIY edition" with everything that the preassembled model has, just without Windows, for $909 (~775 euros). The price drops even further if you remove the SSD, RAM, or Wi-Fi module and buy your own. I understand that everyone has their own priorities when it comes to a laptop. I'm only comparing laptops within the "thin and light" category here. At 1.5kg, 13" x 9" x 0.7", the ThinkPad T14 probably falls into this category, but it is slightly heavier and bulkier than the options I listed. One of my top priorities is thin/light, but I understand those more concerned about performance or # of ports and Ethernet connectivity. Additionally, I like this company's dedication towards right to repair, and buying the laptop supports them. It's a huge bonus that the laptop has competitive specs, though.

NotPractical 5y ago

> The base configuration doesn't have even basic ports. The preconfigured model comes with your choice of 4 ports, the options being USB-C, HDMI, microSD, USB-A, and DisplayPort. The default config is 4x USB-C, but you get to choose. > a fingerprint reader Framework has that too. Anyway, as far as I understand, if you configure it yourself, it will actually cost less money. This is the cost of the preassembled version, but for example, you could buy the "DIY edition" with everything that the preassembled model has, just without Windows, for $909 (~775 euros). The price drops even further if you remove the SSD, RAM, or Wi-Fi module and buy your own. I understand that everyone has their own priorities when it comes to a laptop. I'm only comparing laptops within the "thin and light" category here. At 1.5kg, 13" x 9" x 0.7", the ThinkPad T14 probably falls into this category, but it is slightly heavier and bulkier than the options I listed. One of my top priorities is thin/light, but I understand those more concerned about performance or # of ports and Ethernet connectivity. Additionally, I like this company's dedication towards right to repair, and buying the laptop supports them. It's a huge bonus that the laptop has competitive specs, though.