The Framework 16!, Unboxing, Setup, & First Impressions!

CJ just want to say this is by far the best unboxing first impression video and really shows your authenticity. This review also confirms my decision in canceling my batch 1 order while they were shipping due to all the mess of their roll out of this product.

Framework is always a fun conversation topic! This seems like a first generation product but still many things done right, while $2700 is quite a bit of money i remember about 15 years ago people paying about a 50% premium for their laptop to just write vaio on the case, and i dont remember them to be that reliable! The good thing is that there is the possibility for framework to fix/upgrade many of the problems down the line, like a bigger touchpad module or a better keyboard or screen etc If nothing else at least for me Framework is making interesting products, even if they are quite a bit outside my price range, which seems to be most tech products nowadays!

Really appreciate the straightforward view, non-sensational, no music, lack of unnecessary jump cuts, etc. Given their focus, I’ll keep my batch 2 order and expect them to resolve any of these issues. If they can’t handle that within the return window... well. I trust they will, but they’ll have to prove themselves regardless.

looking forward to more videos on this laptop. I almost pre-ordered it but couldn't justify the cost for my use case. I love the idea behind framework but the cost is what always holds me back. maybe one day i can pick up a framework used

Man, your honesty is very much appreciated. I never really cared about those useless graphs for benchmarks and all that jargon. I need stuff like this, real reviews of the essentials. Like you said, we are spending our hard earned money on this and we definitely need our money's worth. Great video, brother. Looking forward to the series.

Hope the issues smooth themselves out. I’m excited for my order and want Framework to keep improving

YAY!!!!!! Hey CJ, I can't really put my finger on it but I liked this assembly-to-music more than the one you did with the PC you build in a recent video (the PC you're setting up to put against the new Framework). If you were deliberately trying something a little different, it worked for me :D.

Hey, thanks for this really awesome Video. Best one on the Framework 16 I have seen so far.

Thank you for your honest observations.

Conceptually, I see machines like this as ideal for group deployments like student laptops at schools. In the likely scenario that something breaks due to rough handling it would be easier and less expensive for an IT person to replace individual parts than a whole machine. That said, the price point and the fit/finish quirks might be a tough sell. I hope that Framework is able to address and iterate on some of the common issues moving forward. It feels like they have a decent platform (a "framework" if you will) and that improvements (like different screen, keyboard or track pad configurations) can be released to meet those pain points in the future.

Thanks for the video! I bought the 13 partly based on your reviews and I'm very happy with it, it was exactly what you described. I was considering to recommend the 16 to my dad, though given the current reviews I'll probably give it some more time.

Nice analysis and rundown. My next laptop will likely be a Framework, and I've been seriously looking at the 16, but I think I might wait until the next gen of the 16's design. There are some fit/finish things you highlighted that I'd like to see worked out. I'm patient and my current daily laptop still have another couple years of life in it yet.

Thanks for an honest video of first impressions!! 🎉

Finally YT is suggesting your videos- yay!

This makes me not feel as bad that my pre-order is in batch 9.

The best review out there, not even close, you rock.

Thank you for your honesty! Mike in the UK

While the modularity of the keyboard and track pad is neat, I hope they have options for a solid all-in-one face plate in a few configurations, mimicking the look and feel of the 13" models. I would opt for a number pad on the right, and the keyboard and touch pad to the left as one solid plate.

just arrived loved the video keep the good work uè

The only way I was able to get into the framework ecosystem was to buy a Factory B grade Framework 13 model. I got the Intel 11th gen for $600 which included all the USB accessories and the wifi card. I had Ram and an M.2 from an older system that I threw in it. I plan to eventually upgrade the motherboard to an intel model later. This is where I expect to start saving money. Its so nice to not have to view my laptops as a limited lifespan electronic anymore. Now I can just repair and replace as needed.