Jeff Dunn On the other side is Microsoft's proprietary Surface Connect port. So far the company is off to a great start, having launched the laptop with 11th-gen Intel processors in 2021 and followed through with mainboard upgrades for 12th-gen processors in 2022. The Surface Laptop Go's 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port, and USB-A port.

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But the Framework Laptop has hours less battery life than our top ultrabook pick, and the ability to upgrade and repair it down the line depends on the company continuing to exist and to supply parts. Surface Laptop Go specs 10th-gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 CPU 12.4-inch, 1,536x1,024-pixel resolution touchscreen 4GB/8GB RAM 64GB eMMC/128GB SSD/256GB SSD Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax Windows 10 Home in S mode. Specifications of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 1536x1024 pixels. It’s sturdy and surprisingly thin and light for how modular its design is, and it has a reliable keyboard and trackpad plus a bright and spacious display. And the Framework Laptop is an excellent computer, too. You can add more memory and storage, but you can also replace the battery, upgrade the mainboard with a new processor, or repair anything else if it breaks-the display, the fingerprint reader, the keyboard, the hinge, you name it. Each part and screw is helpfully labeled, along with handy QR codes that direct you to step-by-step replacement guides that also contain links to the exact parts you’ll need. Why we like this one: Every part of the Framework Laptop is super easy to repair and upgrade, and Framework makes all of its parts available to purchase on its website.

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