Framework 12 Review: A Brilliant Idea—But Does It Deliver?

I’ve reviewed every product @frameworkcomputer has released—and I’ve always supported their mission of modularity, repairability, and the right to repair. But after testing the new Framework 12 2-in-1, I have some serious concerns. In this in-depth review, I break down the build quality, display, performance, battery life, thermal behavior, and overall value of the DIY Edition. Is it worth $800? Can it compete with today’s convertibles? Let’s find out. #FrameworkLaptop #RightToRepair #techreview Framework - https://Frame.work 💻 Linux review coming soon on Lifting Linux – https://www.youtube.com/@UCn-7h6n5Mff7t9yv5e6Opdw 📦 Watch my Framework 13 & 16 reviews for more context. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMvJ82pMgANOBK9ZL9rY4s2ExgLiYnYm Products Highlighted (Affiliate Links): Sabrent Rocket 2230 1 TB SSD: https://amzn.to/46F9J7I Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro / Agenda 00:45 - I'll Just BLUF it! 01:33 - Unboxing and Specs. 04:39 - Build Quality & Materials 06:06 - The Keyboard 06:34 - Touchpad 07:14 - Hinges 07:33 - Display 09:31 - Webcam & Microphone 10:09 - Speakers 11:04 - Wifi 11:18 - Some Things are Missing! 12:02 - Performance Overview 16:54 - But...Can it Game? 17:43 - Power, Frequencies Thermals & Fan Noise 19:50 - Battery Life 20:58 - Final Thoughts 22:55 - Order Canceled, but...more to come Find me on Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elevatedsystems X: https://x.com/elevatedsystem1 My Studio Equipment (Paid Links) Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro - https://amzn.to/3tA6ScP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 - https://amzn.to/2VjqKSR Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 - https://amzn.to/2WJnxw6 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens - https://amzn.to/3quDgM0 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens -https://amzn.to/3uv13Of Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 - https://amzn.to/3A9f9Vi Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Tripod - https://amzn.to/3GxsGJH Neewer 72.4-Inch Camera Tripod - https://amzn.to/3fsRuqU SMALLRIG Parabolic Softbox - https://amzn.to/3Hyvbxt SmallRig RC 120D COB Light - https://amzn.to/3S9Grp4 Kshioe Softbox Lighting Kit - https://amzn.to/3A5vZEq Neewer Camera Slider Motorized - https://amzn.to/3ltX54e Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/3fziRPv SAMSON Q2U Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/3ikExBe Sennheiser XS Wireless Lavalier System - https://amzn.to/3ilSIpA PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor - https://amzn.to/3CcVx4d Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB DAC - https://amzn.to/3ZmyOOO Gator Frameworks Deluxe Boom Stand - https://amzn.to/3fs7Os3 Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3CdgIDy GLEAM Microphone Stand - https://amzn.to/3A4dth5 Davinci Resolve 17 & Speed Editor - https://amzn.to/3fsECRG AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - https://amzn.to/3CCH5nV Apple 2022 Mac Studio - https://amzn.to/3GXW6mS LG 40WP95C-W 40” 5K2K Display - https://amzn.to/3ZtiiN6 INNOCN 15.6" OLED Portable Monitor. - https://amzn.to/3jEOqgu BenQ ScreenBar Halo - https://amzn.to/3XpUZ52 Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com