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Painfully expensive, like all computer hardware these days.
You get what you pay for. If you want something decent, that comes at a price. If you want cheap just buy some shitty generic plastic crap that lasts 2 years (if that).
That has always been true, but the prices are higher for all tiers now.
Either skip upgrading, buy used, wait for prices to drop, or start saving.
I have a used machine, until I can afford to get something new. Maybe in a little while I’ll get a framework. (I think that if the 16” gets a pro model I’d definitely get one.)
Yeah I don't really do new technology any more. I'm more into keeping the old machines running as long as possible.
Honestly, that's why the last laptop I bought (over a year ago, now) was a Framework that I put Linux on. I haven't had to change anything out yet, but I like that it'll be easier when I do.
Ooh big bad gov mafia is soo mad you aren't being subscribed to death.
I'm not trying to screw the government or anything. I'm just trying to spend less money and throw fewer things in the landfill. The government part is just a nice perk.
Have you seen whats going on in 3DPrinting land? Absolute insanity that they are basically outlawing personal computing. Bets that these dumbfucks make owning shapes illegal next.