Devices · 1h ago
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Gets Free SSD Upgrade, But CPU Price Hike Looms
Framework is upgrading existing Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition customers from 500GB to 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSDs at no cost, thanks to cheaper drive deals. However, the company warns that CPU prices are expected to rise soon, offsetting the savings. The move aims to improve value for modular laptop enthusiasts ahead of potential component cost increases.
Meridian48 take
The free SSD upgrade is a nice gesture, but the looming CPU price hike underscores the volatility of component costs that modular laptop makers like Framework must navigate.
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Framework's Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition now costs less than before, but a CPU price hike might be coming — Cheaper PCIe 5.0 drives from Adata upgrade customers from 500GB to 1TB for free →
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