Finally, Framework makes refurbished laptops available to those in the EU.
Back in October, Framework announced that it would boost its sustainability efforts by offering at a discount. While that first effort was limited to those in the United States and Canada, the company is now expanding the program, offering refurbished laptops to those in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
In terms of the laptops that will be available, the company is now offering three different configurations for the Framework Laptop DIY Edition that features an 11th generation Intel Core processor. The laptop will come with an EU power adapter and four different expansion cards that provide connections such as USB-A, USB-C, and an HDMI port. The laptop will come with Wi-Fi connectivity but will not include memory, storage, or an operating system. Despite being a renewed offering, the laptops will come with a two-year limited warranty.
For those in the US and Canada, the Framework offers different configurations of its revamp. For this configuration, you’ll get a compatible power adapter for use in the US or Canada, along with a Wi-Fi adapter. For the most part, these configurations will be very exposed requiring users to purchase RAM, internal storage, and expansion cards. Furthermore, laptops sold to the United States and Canada will only come with a one-year limited warranty.
Framework previously stated that discounted refurbished laptops come from a small number of customer returns. The company takes these laptops, and puts them through an extensive testing phase, making sure nothing is wrong with the unit. If problems are detected, they are fixed, and laptops are tested again. Once this is complete, the laptops are cleaned and made available for sale. Unfortunately, the Framework does not take care of any minor cosmetic issues on your laptop during this process. So, if you are interested, be sure to take note.
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