Framework has announced good news and bad news for customers awaiting the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, which the company's CEO has described as the "MacBook Pro for Linux users." The good news: preorder customers may pay less than expected due to the company securing cheaper PCIe Gen 5 SSDs from supplier Adata. Those who ordered a configuration with a 500GB SSD will now receive a 1TB SSD at a lower price. Additionally, new configurations with 1TB or 2TB SSDs are available, though they are not yet visible in the DIY configurator.
Bad News: CPU Prices Set to Rise
However, Framework also delivered bad news. The company stated it has "gotten signals that CPU pricing will be increasing soon," leading to an expected adjustment of the overall system price for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro in the coming weeks for new orders. This reflects ongoing pressures from the global component crisis, which has already driven up prices across tech hardware, including recent increases for Apple devices and Xbox consoles.
Background on the Laptop 13 Pro
Framework initially announced the Laptop 13 Pro in April, with original shipping planned for June. However, shipments were recently delayed to July due to issues with the laptop's haptic touchpad and custom display. The component crisis continues to impact the industry, making it a challenging time for consumers seeking new computers.
