I apologise if this is the wrong community to post this in, I wasn’t sure which one was ideal.
I’m suffering a difficult decision of choosing between a Framework laptop or a Macbook Air (M1, 2020). I really like the ethical principles of Framework, i.e. you actually own it and can repair it any time, leading to an increased longevity. At the same time, I have heard people claim Macbook is superior in almost all aspects (especially battery life).
I know both Apple and Microsoft are greedy CorpGiants, but seeing as I have an iPhone, I figure it would be easier using a Mac? But then again, the prices really are not worth it, especially considering it costs a lot to repair them. I have 0 experience with Linux, and this computer will be used at school, so I suppose it stands between macOS and Windows.
I guess I just want some advice? Or some guidance and comparisons. Is 8GB enough for a Framework laptop? The 16GB version costs nearly as much as the Mac I’m looking at, hence my hesitance. If anybody has some experience using Framework and / or Macbook, I would love to hear about it. What are some pros and cons? Which people are better off with FW and Mac respectively?
Thank you!
*Edit, forgot to mention: I need a Swedish keyboard on the computer, and Framework apparently only offers English. This is the largest obstacle preventing me from leaning towards FW.
There are other laptops besides macbooks and framework laptops.
I liked the lenovos in recent years, linux just worked out of the box, swapped the wifi-chip to support 6E last year, and upgraded the memory, super easy to do.
Was surprised how cheap these wifi-chips are, cost like 20$ for the intel ax210.
But the current lineup is too expensive for what they offer… Maybe buy a used one. (in general)
I support this argument. When comparing between FW and Mac, FW comes out on top for me. But do I need a high powered laptop? How often will I use it to its full ability? Most universities provide clusters to run your processing intensive jobs. If you are forced to use your own resources, using cloud resources is often cheaper than buying an expensive specced out laptop. I think the only justifications for buying a specced out laptop is when you are actively doing CAD, video editing or gaming. For everything else, a typical 500 USD laptop should be sufficient.
