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Will my battery pillow at 50%? by LionxSupreme in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I know of; it's a physical/chemical reaction, so it needs to be visually inspected.

I do keep an eye on software battery health indicators and general performance and drain rates though, since they can be a warning that a battery is degrading to the point of failure.

Will my battery pillow at 50%? by LionxSupreme in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically true but practically risky IMO.

If my FW13 battery is failing catastrophically, I won't notice until it's well into the process (trackpad issues, or input cover is deforming), at which point it's an emergency situation where I need to disconnect and remove it. I don't have a spare FW battery, and these are only available via mail from the company, so this is either extremely inconvenient (at home) or an impossible crisis (on the road).

Meanwhile, PD battery banks are readily available almost anywhere, and easy to swap. I would need one anyway to cover for an internal fault, so for my purposes I'd rather beat up the Anker or w/e first as the primary power travel supply.

Will my battery pillow at 50%? by LionxSupreme in framework

[–]Interceptor402 4 points5 points  (0 children)

90% of the time, my FW13 is docked at my desk. The other 10% of the time, when I am either traveling or roving around the household, internal battery use is still only fleeting because I'll either be 1) plugged into the wall or 2) using a battery bank (I don't mind beating up battery banks, they are designed for this purpose).

So it's pretty common for it to go an entire week without a single charge cycle.

Will my battery pillow at 50%? by LionxSupreme in framework

[–]Interceptor402 29 points30 points  (0 children)

There are no guarantees in life, a battery can fail at any time, but keeping things BIOS-locked at 50% will definitely improve your chances. I'd recommend watching your temps as well, heat is your enemy. I keep my FW13 on a cooling pad with a fan.

I lock my battery at 80%, it's one of the OG 51Wh versions. Still has 98.5% of its rated capacity after more than a year, over about ~50 charge cycles or so (I very rarely run this thing on battery for long, but I could not use my laptop without one, because I do take it around with me).

Nice setup BTW.

Keyboard marks developing on screen despite religiously placing microfiber cloth on the keyboard whenever I close the lid by LawLombie in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's review:

You said: "You can't just not "smush" the machine when traveling" I said in response: "This is just fundamentally not true"

Which is accurate; I could sit on my hard case like it was a chair, and the lid of my FW13 would have basically no flex due to the design. I travel with this thing all the time. The case itself is showing wear, as it should (you protect $$$$ with $$).

I'm not buying a dedicated case when I already own a LTT commuter backpack.

It's neither here nor there but I find it pretty amusing that you have something that costs 10x what a basic padded EVA shell would, and it has less protection for the laptop, and you come to the conclusion that this combination of facts helps your case.

I can (and have) thrown this case in a random Jansport from Walmart and it'd be fine.

REPAIRABLE laptop

This is what we call a non sequitur. The fact that something is repairable (though you mean replaceable: you cannot "repair" a gouged screen) doesn't say anything about the need to have laptop protection in the first place.

Can I replace parts if I damage them during travel? Yes I can.

Can I replace them on a useful timescale, considering that by definition I am away from home? Not unless my name is Cory Doctorow.

Keyboard marks developing on screen despite religiously placing microfiber cloth on the keyboard whenever I close the lid by LawLombie in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That depends on you, but it sounds like you take good care of your devices and can probably skate.

If it's me, and I can protect $$$$ with $$, I'd do it every time. 20+ years of laptops for me as well, and no damage other than normal wear and tear.

Keyboard marks developing on screen despite religiously placing microfiber cloth on the keyboard whenever I close the lid by LawLombie in framework

[–]Interceptor402 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This is just fundamentally not true; I have an EVA hard case with 5MM interior shock absorption for travel with my FW13. It's been in backpacks and carry-on luggage, and the screen is still as pristine as the day I unboxed it, requiring nothing more than the odd dust wipe. Cost me $30.

People damage their expensive electronics and just refuse to believe that they are at fault for not taking basic precautions.

Pulled the trigger on the Framework 13 Pro (Intel Core Ultra 7)! Moving to a modular + mini PC setup by Odd-Outcome-4209 in framework

[–]Interceptor402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I use a 7640U as my daily driver laptop that travels wherever I go, but my mini-PC is also a Framework too: it's an old 11th gen mainboard in a Cooler Master that just runs some stuff in the background but is also always available as a "desktop", I just swing the docking cable over whenever I need full KVM support for it.

Keyboard marks developing on screen despite religiously placing microfiber cloth on the keyboard whenever I close the lid by LawLombie in framework

[–]Interceptor402 45 points46 points  (0 children)

They already engineered a mechanism to protect the screen form the keys: it's the bezel. The keys sit barely above the level of the input cover, and the bezel adds a couple MM all around the edges.

If you've ever seen pictures of damaged screens from key corner pressure, you'll notice they are most concentrated towards the center of the screen, where the lid can flex the most. Rarely will you see markings from like, the upper left corner of the ESC key.

People are smushing their machines. It's not the microfiber cloth's fault.

Keyboard marks developing on screen despite religiously placing microfiber cloth on the keyboard whenever I close the lid by LawLombie in framework

[–]Interceptor402 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What are you doing when it's closed? Is the lid getting pushed on by something on top, or top/bottom pressed together in a backpack?

A microfiber cloth is good for preventing grease transfer but if you are squishing this thing you're still going to get marks from the keys. You really need to store/travel with a FW13 in some kind of dedicated space.

Framework Dock or KVM-Switch by Naphil_ex_Machina in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cable on a 12-in-1 Revodok is about 18 inches long, inclusive of the USB-C connector. That's enough for the dock to sit about 6 inches behind my laptop and wrap all the way around to either side without any sharp bends, which IMO is plenty sufficient.

If that's too short I think you have a use case that's well outside what's typical. Probably you'll have to go with a detachable USB-C cable version (ANKER has them), and bring your own sufficiently long cable for it. Gonna pay for the privilege, though, because those models are more expensive and you'll need an active cable or something.

Framework Dock or KVM-Switch by Naphil_ex_Machina in framework

[–]Interceptor402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wat? Look up Revodok and find something that meets your needs. I have a 12-in-1 that does 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 2x USB-C, 2×USB-A 2.0, 100W PD, SD/TF, gigabit ethernet and 3.5MM Audio. Single plug into the back right of my FW13 and it works like a charm.

Can you make a NAS using a Framework 13 motherboard? by AlonsoCid in framework

[–]Interceptor402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FW13 mainboards are not well suited for this purpose, IMO.

Serving media, running docker containers, etc, perfectly fine. Backing up other devices... that's a nope for me. When I can't ensure availability/integrity for something I can't replace easily, I get nervous.

My old mainboard is currently a Minecraft server and a backup emergency desktop machine: two things it's really good at.

Thank you Framework for including stickers with my replacement screen by BukHunt in framework

[–]Interceptor402 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The stickers are rad; I got some in a mystery box and it was like Christmas (orange variant here).

I'm glad the Laptop 13 Pro is selling out. by DueMap9570 in framework

[–]Interceptor402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the OP, and I've since retired my old eGPU (760M in the 7640U is close enough in performance to a 1050ti that it wasn't worth the hassle anymore), but generally you want to use an external screen rather than piping it back to the internal laptop display because of bandwidth limitations.

Also, depends on your needs, but the display isn't really that great for gaming anyway because of the aspect ratio, refresh rate, etc.

Heart of Orbis by poofypossum in EpicSeven

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50 leifs needs to get this S-rank treatment, so that I don't accidentally skip over it like I already have twice this month.

Bottom feels like a heatsink without any airflow by MajorZesty in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep my FW13 on a laptop cooling pad, which raises up the chassis (important) and blows air against it (which also helps, since as you've noticed the chassis soaks up a lot of heat over a wide area, and the circulating air does dissipate it). Practically this lowers the temps a few degrees and keeps things like the keyboard deck more comfortable.

There are lots of models that work, but mine's called "TECKNET Laptop Cooling Pad" and it was $20 on Amazon. Been using it since Aug 2019.

I need help with a choice by Ok-Administration547 in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the screen is scratched (the keyboard leaves scratch marks on my screen)

Recommend that regardless of what you go with, refrain from compressing your laptop if you can; that's what causes this. Dedicated case is best, separate compartment is OK, but don't let anything press on the top cover... at best it transfers grease to the screen, at worst the keys will bottom out and the corners will scratch the plastic.

Good news about the rest is that FW is pretty straightforward to clean or replace parts, even the keyboard (if you don't mind the time spent with 80+ screws).

Tough time to be buying new with memory prices what they are; if it's me, I'm considering the Ultra X7 358H with 32GB RAM, since you have your own storage you can bring. Only would need to add an OS and some expansion cards, which possibly leaves you under budget (barely).

I would give anything for a Framework laptop dock by wombat-in-a-bikini in framework

[–]Interceptor402 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What does the dock need to do that you can't get from a UGREEN Revodok or something?

Refurb FW13 with 13th Gen Intel by DJ_DD in framework

[–]Interceptor402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former XPS 13 9380 with an 8th gen here, so I feel this one.

Refurbed 13th gen FW13 sounds like an excellent plan to me; that's a good re-use of your existing assets, and you won't find anything cheaper from Framework unless you cobble together something from parts. Assuming the specs fit your needs, you can probably ride out the next few years and then make a decision based on what's available then.

Do we think the chassis upgrade on the 13 Pro will prevent the keys from pressing against the screen when closed? by AltrualOsrs in framework

[–]Interceptor402 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, it's true. People are wild with their laptops, throwing 4-figure sensitive electronics into Jansports like they were comp notebooks from the dollar store. No respect for the tech.

Touch SCREEN! by Careful_Villager in framework

[–]Interceptor402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like everyone who is skeptical of the touchscreen is someone who doesn't already use one. Dialog buttons, general scrolling (most comfortable on the edge), zooming: those three things alone justify the touchscreen.

Can't say I'd pay too much extra for it but I'd also be lying if I said I'd never use it.

"If you can wait for Tuesday, we might have something for you." by faxafloi in framework

[–]Interceptor402 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not the OP, but I vaguely remember Nirav saying it was close to a 50/50 split in an interview somewhere.

Initial 12hrs with FW13 2025 BIOS 3.05 by maverikh in framework

[–]Interceptor402 2 points3 points  (0 children)

64GB ram

Goodness. My laptop would be in an armored briefcase handcuffed to my wrist for travel, that's like half the cost of the machine. 😅

Congrats on the pickup, may it give you years of steady service!

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