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My sage 1334u Framework 12 arrived this month. I loaded on Ubuntu 25.04 and added a silk ViaScreens screen protector.
And yes, it's plastic, the screen colours are off, it's slower than other machines for the same money...but actually using it, I just don't care.
It's smaller than my Framework 13 which I love, the bezels make it feel more compact if anything. I can chuck it in a bag without worry, fold it into a tablet and read some news on the train. I can fold it back into a laptop when it's time to work, and plug into an external desk setup for a bit more space. I can fold it into a tent to watch some Netflix while cooking. Something about the 2-in-1 aspect makes it feel much more approachable and flexible for everyday life: I can read a book in bed without feeling like I'm at my workstation.
Unlike an iPad I know I can repair and upgrade it if I need to, and Linux will keep the software updated and secure. The colours are fun, and while I worry about the sustainability of plastic I do like that it's durable. It feels more like mine.
Maybe it wasn't the most economical purchase (considering upgrades and repairs I do disagree) but reviewers and testers comparing it to a MacBook or FW13 miss the point. If I was going to design my ideal computer, it would probably look something like this.
(Or maybe it's all just new purchase excitement and I'll feel differently after a while...)