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Framework Laptop 12 refresh adds Core Series 3, Linux preload, and $100 price cut
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Framework refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop with Intel Core Series 3 processors, a pre-built Linux option, and a $100 lower starting price at $699.
The Laptop 12 now ships with Linux Fedora 44 KDE Plasma, reflecting that most owners run Linux, and the new Core Series 3 chips promise better battery life and thermals. Thunderbolt 4 on the rear ports supports dual 4K displays or eGPUs, while the $100 price cut lowers the entry cost for a developer-focused convertible.
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The pre-built base Laptop 12 starts at $699 with an Intel Core 3 304, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage, and Fedora 44 KDE Plasma.
Core 5 and Core 7 configurations include a fingerprint reader and backlit keyboard as standard.
Rear Expansion Card slots gain Thunderbolt 4 for dual 4K 60Hz displays or eGPUs, while front slots drop to USB 3.2 Gen 2.
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