{"id":4463,"date":"2026-07-27T18:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T18:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=4463"},"modified":"2026-07-27T18:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T18:33:32","slug":"framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=4463","title":{"rendered":"The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is a fantastic laptop hamstrung by RAMageddon"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it\u2019s easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts. So what happens when Framework goes \u201cPro\u201d? We get a one-of-a-kind jewel among notebooks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 13 Pro corrects and improves many shortcomings of the regular Laptop 13. It has a bright and sharp touchscreen, the best haptic trackpad not made by Apple, and an impeccable build and feel. Take all that and marry it to a great Intel chip and cutting-edge user-replaceable LPCAMM2 memory \u2014 both of which help to better balance performance and extra-long battery life \u2014 and you\u2019ve got something really special.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But what if this all happens in the throes of RAMageddon<\/a>, with ever-increasing tech prices? Well, it\u2019s now expensive as hell, of course. Our higher-end prebuilt review unit of the Laptop 13 Pro with a Windows license was meant to cost $2,299 when it arrived at my door, but after fresh memory price increases<\/a> it\u2019s now a nausea-inducing $3,099.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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An $800 price increase before reaching a single customer. We\u2019ve seen lots of<\/a> recent<\/a> sticker shock<\/a>, but this one especially hurts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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$3099<\/span><\/p>\n

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