>>106153241IMO, its more that you don't have to worry as much.
I have an extreme distrust of modern tech where I don't believe in buying expensive, non-modular devices.
Framework is one of few laptops where I can be confident that the common things what could be a problem are no longer one.
I don't feel like I have to baby the type-c ports as they are essentially replaceable, I don't have to worry about the battery only having 60% capacity after 2 years as framework supplies them regularly and at a decent price.
The batteries is a big thing, I've literally never had good luck with laptop batteries, first Gateway laptop I had went from having 4 hours of battery to 30min in a few years, ThinkPad 9 cell when from brand new to 60% health in only a few years even with only 100 cycles and thresholds set.
I don't mind buying new batts as maintenance but supply is so inconsistent.
I feel I must ask the question of why people don't think its viable. Have laptop vendors done such a good job in the last few years providing reliable laptops and constantly providing batteries?
Or do people not use things long enough where its a problem?