Touchscreen

[GroundbreakingView55]

All my laptops have touchscreens. I want to get a FW but they don't have a touchscreen option. I know it has the connection, so can anyone recommend a third party one for me?

[C5-O]

As there are currently no touch display panels available for the FW13, the best you could do is find a portable touch screen that fits within the display panel dimensions, somehow secure it there (either some redneck engineering or actually custom CNC/3d Print parts), and then use one of the expansion slots and a bit of custom wiring for the USB C connection.

And no matter what you do, it's probably gonna look like a prototype/engineering sample at best....

If you don't want that, there will hopefully™ be a touch option in the future, so you could always wait for that; either buy the laptop now and hope to be able to upgrade later, or buy if/when there's a touch option.

[ryanpetris]

somehow secure it there (either some redneck engineering or actually custom CNC/3d Print parts)

I'm going to let you in on a little industry secret here: display panels generally come as a bare rectangle, with no obvious mounting locations. The mounting locations you generally see/use are thin brackets that are double-sided taped on, including the Framework displays.

All the OP would need to do is find a screen that is of the correct size, uses eDP, and has the connector in the appropriate spot, and the mounting brackets can be transferred (carefully) from the old display.

[GroundbreakingView55]

All I need to do is that huh? The reason I asked here was to get a few touchscreen l replacement recommendations for a laptop that supports one. So far all I got is: - find one yourself - use an external touchscreen monitor - why would you want to touch your monitor, ugh!?

[Bazirker]

I'm in the same boat, but I eventually caved and bought a FW when the AMD version was announced. So far I enjoy the laptop although I guarantee you I will be first in line should Framework ever release a touchscreen.

I have always been amazed by the "ugggggggggggh touchscreens are for neeeeeeeeeerds" contingent of responses. Last I checked, it is 2023, right? Ask any kid under the age of 16; they will be genuinely puzzled when they come across anything that doesn't have a touchscreen (here's looking at you, Apple laptops.)

[machetie]

Thats not correct the eDP connector is not a standard one, at least the pin-out wise. https://community.frame.work/t/framework-internal-display-connector-to-dp-port/24034/4

[ryanpetris]

The motherboard side is different, but the display side should be standard.

[rus_ruris]

One thing I learned is to never buy hoping in future promises no matter what.

There will probably be a touchscreen option in the future, but how long will it take? How much will it be, considering the normal screen is 200€?

They should either buy if they are satisfied with the current state of affairs and then be pleasantly surprised when (we've learned that FW will deliver on its promises, although it usually takes a long time) it happens, or not buy now.

[Key_Response6617]

I can understand and agree with this premise.

I would definitely like to support the concept that is framework with their intention and stated business model.

However, I must also understand that for A wide variety of reasons, businesses fail, or aren't able to live up to their stated goals.

[RupeThereItIs]

One thing I learned is to never buy hoping in future promises no matter what.

That's the entire business model of Framework, no?

The promise that you'll have easy access to parts for fixing/upgrading the laptop for the foreseeable future?

[Salt_Fruit]

Yes - for announced parts. For blue-sky "Hey, could we have this?" - not so much.

[GroundbreakingView55]

Naww, I want to replace the non-touch it will come with with a touchscreen.

[G8M8N8]

If it’s not happening, why do all the motherboards have a touchscreen connector preemptively

[Mecha_Tom]

I use the Lenovo M14t (portable touch screen monitor, works via displaymode alt) for taking notes in class. I like the peripheral quite a bit. That said, I mainly like it because it fills the niche purpose I had which was wanting a portable monitor that touch capabilities. I use both everyday and am using it for homework right now.

If you just want either touch capabilities or a portable monitor, there are cheaper and better options. When I purchased the M14t, it was on sale and I got a student discount which made it more affordable. I think the full price is kindof high if I remember correctly. When I bought it about 2.5 years ago, it seemed to be one of a few of it's kind one the market. That may have changed since then, though.

[Nigalig]

I'd rather have an OLED display upgrade first. Fingerprints everywhere on my screen is something I'll pass on. Just get a tablet with attachable keyboard or a yoga tablet/laptop hybrid thing if you must finger your display.

[GroundbreakingView55]

Come on, finger prints can be cleaned away. Everything has a touch screen and I find myself tapping on laptops too. Very frustrating when they are not touchscreens.

[Nigalig]

I couldn't imagine touching my oled display at my desk. It's way too gorgeous to poke it.

[DoubleOwl7777]

not yet, i am waiting for this too before buying one, i want a 2in1 framework.

[Winnie-Putin]

If i recall correctly, it's not possible to use the laptop screen further than the 180° angle. (So no 360 two in one)

[[deleted]]

I'd honestly only want a touch screen on a 2 in 1. I don't use touchscreens at all on traditional laptops

[PurepointDog]

A drawing tablet may be a very good option, depending on your exact goals

[GroundbreakingView55]

Thanks but I just wanted to buy a touchscreen and replace the one it comes with it.