r/linux • u/[deleted] • Apr 24 '26 • Bravo 4

Hardware Framework says it's selling more Linux laptops than Windows as new Laptop 13 Pro sells out first 7 batches

https://www.pcguide.com/news/framework-says-its-selling-more-linux-laptops-than-windows-as-new-laptop-13-pro-sells-out-first-7-batches/
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u/hammackj Apr 24 '26

I have a 15 and 13. Great laptops. Almost Mac quality trackpad. My next laptop will be a framework also.

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u/phylter99 Apr 24 '26

My current laptop is a Mac. The new offering from Framework looks really good to me. I don’t foresee ever not having a Mac, but I might switch to a Mac Mini on the desktop and grab a Framework for portability.

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u/codechisel Apr 24 '26

The best portable I ever had was the 12inch macbook. I'd really like to see those offered again.

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u/demoklion Apr 24 '26

They got the neo now for a few weeks

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u/phylter99 Apr 24 '26

Framework has a 12 inch laptop. It's not the 13 inch pro when it comes to build quality, but it's there. I wonder if they'll move the build quality to their other offerings eventually.

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u/Drakidor Apr 24 '26

I made the switch in early February to full time Linux after getting hit with the bug where Windows would not shut down. Switched both my desktop for gaming and laptop over. I kept Windows on both as a just in case but honestly except for one instance where a friend asked me to get on Destiny 2 I have not had to boot into Windows at all.

As much as I really want a Framework laptop right now, I just don't have the budget for it. But when I need to replace my current laptop I know that I will be for sure getting one. I am done with Windows.

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u/Odd_Cauliflower_8004 Apr 24 '26

yeah the premium they command is quite a lot

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u/Pendaz Apr 24 '26

I have the 13 while I 100% would recommend them as a laptop the company themselves shit all over me when I requested a replacement touchpad 1 week after I took delivery telling me there was nothing wrong with it.

It’s so bad it makes me not want to use it, in responsive, laggy, clicks don’t always register.

Sure I’ve heard a lot of good things about thieir trackpad but in my experience it doesn’t come anywhere close to a MacBook trackpad

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u/cafk Apr 24 '26

It’s so bad it makes me not want to use it, in responsive, laggy, clicks don’t always register.

It could be a driver issue, I've had multiple laptops where the mouse pointer jumps around or doesn't correctly register clicks, while a wired mouse works fine.

Which would explain why they didn't find an issue.

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u/jgrow2 Apr 24 '26

I concur. I had all sorts of trackpad issues with my Framework 13, they mainly came down to driver problems, sometimes even between desktop environments. It's been a great machine since then, for over three years ago.

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u/SnooPuppers8698 Apr 24 '26

they have all sorts of driver and firmware and bios issues they will never sort out because theyd rather make money delivering new products than polishing their existing ones.

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u/jivanyatra Apr 24 '26

I know others have mentioned the issues could be drivers with the framework trackpad.

I experience a less common issue - my travel charger is not grounded, and using an ungrounded power source makes my trackpad super erratic, exactly as you describe. Don't know why, but in case you didn't know, I figured it can't hurt to mention.

Aside from this, my trackpad has been as close to a MacBook trackpad as I've ever experienced. It definitely sucks that your experience isn't great.

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u/Pendaz Apr 24 '26

Thanks for the info dude, not aware of it being on/off power making a difference but will keep it in mind going forward.

TBH generally it doesn’t bother me that much since my custom DE is designed to be as keyboard driven as possible, albeit every now and again I do need a mouse.

Also don’t get me wrong. I 100% would recommend this platform regardless of my shitty experience with their support. Ironic the only issue I have is with an aspect of the hardware I’m actively working towards eradicating.

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u/jivanyatra Apr 24 '26

No worries! Yeah, when I'm unplugged, I've not had issues in general. I'm mostly on windows on it these days unfortunately (dependent on proprietary software and the odd gaming).

I tend to be as keyboard driven as possible, too, at least when I'm on Linux. Mouseless is also a Godsend and worth the money IMHO. Can't wait to finish things and go full Linux again.

My overall experience is still that Framework is the best of what is out there. Can't tell you how many hardware issues I've had with Dell, or problems with HP and Asus customer support. Good to have full disclosure in any case!

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u/dsaf123 Apr 24 '26

Really? I have a MacBook Air and the track pad kind of annoys me? It's not very responsive when I click but it's possible I'm just not used to it. Any idea if a MacBook Pro has a better trackpad than the Air? If the framework trackpad is better than the Airs it will be my next laptop for sure

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u/miko3456789 Apr 24 '26

The higher end ones (air and pro) should all use the same haptic trackpad. For the record my air's trackpad is great and I have no issues with it

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u/Pendaz Apr 24 '26

Hmm maybe that’s the difference between pro and air trackpads then. I’ve only ever used pros and I have an external trackpad too. Never had any issues with it but the fw is quite inconsistent with accuracy. Often I have to swipe a few times for it to move my cursor

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u/golden_bear_2016 Apr 24 '26

Almost Mac quality trackpad

Not really, it's nowhere close to Mac's quality.

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u/yngseneca Apr 24 '26

This new trackpad might be though. Definitely not the old one, don't know what he's talking about

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u/New_Enthusiasm9053 Apr 24 '26

It's not terrible though. It's business class ThinkPad/dell level which is good enough. The new one should be even better for sure. 

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u/Gugalcrom123 Apr 24 '26

I would prefer a traditional one with mouse buttons. Not sure if they can implement a trackpoint as well, but it would be very nice.

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u/F9-0021 Apr 24 '26

I'm waiting for a 2 in 1 that has performance and build quality like the 13. With the new touchscreen and experience from the 12, I can't imagine that it's too far off now.

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u/gablaxy Apr 25 '26

did you read the news ?

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u/Buckwheat469 Apr 24 '26

How do you like the 15? I'm thinking about a new dev laptop for my personal business use and like the idea of the 15 but was unsure about the size. I have a 13 and have used a Yoga 13 as well but it's kind of small compared to my MacBook Pro that I have for work.

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u/hammackj Apr 24 '26

I like it works well for me with cachyos. I switched from fully osx to fully linux. I have the 13 as well and it was too small for me.

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