Ryan

I used to use Joplin, I liked that it integrated with my Nextcloud, and the markdown format. However, the way that it handles the markdown files was too black-boxey to me, with the way it split them up in a weird scheme.

Now I use Ghostwriter with straight markdown files inside my Nextcloud folder. So I still get the syncing functionality, but a more flexible setup that doesn’t require a specific app to access all of my notes.

Well, no plan survives initial implementation, you’re always going to encounter new problems & figure out sustainable solutions. Far too often, I’ve seen companies rush the release to “get something out there” and start the revenue faucet. Then issues crop up that make the device a non-starter for many people, they try fixing it mid-flight, the device flops & the company’s made irrelevant.

I’m saddened that I’ll have to wait longer for my 16", but I’m really glad Framework approached it in this way.

Thanks for sharing, nice to hear about the experience of someone that’s not that tech-savvy putting these together, really shows how well it’s designed.

Really glad to hear about the battery life. I own their 1st iteration (11th gen i5), and the battery life…heavy sigh…leaves much to be desired. I prefer a 15~16" laptop, 13" feels claustrophobic to me, but I wanted to support Framework.

I was able to get into Batch 2 for the 16, and it takes every fiber of my being not to constantly check their blog/forums for delivery updates. lol

I would never say “no” to raw machined aluminium, I definitely like the look, but it’s not really high on my list of priorities when it comes to ordering a laptop (Framework or otherwise). I would definitely consider it if they made it an option.

Yeah, I tried a DisplayLink dock a handful of years ago. Ports for external monitors didn’t work at all, ended up being an over-priced USB hub.

Right or wrong, the line I draw is “will I need to use this if I’m away from my home network?” If the answer’s “yes,” then I go with a VPS. I’m sure lots of people are angrily pounding their keyboard telling me to use Tailscale, but I have no interest in hacking/tweaking my home network’s infrastructure.