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===Freedom===

As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|parts pairing}}, consumers can heavily customize devices to their liking. Framework also offers DIY editions of their products which offers consumers the option to utilize their own sourced memory, storage and operating system.

As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|parts pairing}}, consumers can heavily customize devices to their liking. Framework also offers DIY editions of their products which offers consumers the option to utilize their own sourced memory, storage and operating system. Framework laptops are also compatible with experimental RISC-V open architecture CPUs.<ref> {{Cite web |last=Geerling |first=Jeff |date=8 Dec 2025 |title=The DC-ROMA II is the fastest RISC-V laptop and is odd |url=https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/dc-roma-ii-fastest-risc-v-laptop-and-odd/ |access-date=9 Mar 2026 |website=Jeff Geerling’s Blog}}</ref>

===User Privacy===

As Framework sells solely the hardware and not the software, it doesn't need any more information than is necessary. The Framework team have shown interest in implementing open source firmware such as a variant of Coreboot into their laptops.<ref> https://community.frame.work/t/responded-coreboot-on-the-framework-laptop/791</ref>

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===Business Model===

Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level.

Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level. Framework also makes money from selling parts to consumers.

[[File: Framework part shop.jpeg|thumb| Framework’s marketplace for repair and replacement parts.]]

===Market Control===

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===Assisting repairability:===

Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240531114153/https://frame.work/try-it-out |archive-date=31 May 2024}}</ref>

They have partnered with iFixit to make repair guides.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Repair Hub |url=https://www.ifixit.com/framework |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=[[iFixit]]}}</ref>

===Highly favourable reviews on iFixit:===

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==Products==

*'''Framework Desktop (''February 2025''):''' a mini-computer designed to have ~~it's~~ case be more customizable through tiles that are able to be taken out and put back somewhere else.

*'''Framework Desktop (''February 2025''):''' a mini-computer designed to have its case be more customizable through tiles that are able to be taken out and put back somewhere else.

*'''Framework Laptop 12 (''February 2025''):''' is told as being a customizable laptop with 360° support and it comes with a stylus, being able to practically be used as a tablet.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework {{!}} Order your Framework Laptop 12 now |url=https://frame.work/laptop12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260110160719/https://frame.work/laptop12 |archive-date=January 10, 2026 |website=frame.work}}</ref>

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 ===Freedom===
-As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|parts pairing}}, consumers can heavily customize devices to their liking. Framework also offers DIY editions of their products which offers consumers the option to utilize their own sourced memory, storage and operating system.
+As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|parts pairing}}, consumers can heavily customize devices to their liking. Framework also offers DIY editions of their products which offers consumers the option to utilize their own sourced memory, storage and operating system. Framework laptops are also compatible with experimental RISC-V open architecture CPUs.<ref> {{Cite web |last=Geerling |first=Jeff |date=8 Dec 2025 |title=The DC-ROMA II is the fastest RISC-V laptop and is odd |url=https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/dc-roma-ii-fastest-risc-v-laptop-and-odd/ |access-date=9 Mar 2026 |website=Jeff Geerling’s Blog}}</ref>
 ===User Privacy===
 As Framework sells solely the hardware and not the software, it doesn't need any more information than is necessary. The Framework team have shown interest in implementing open source firmware such as a variant of Coreboot into their laptops.<ref> https://community.frame.work/t/responded-coreboot-on-the-framework-laptop/791</ref>
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 ===Business Model===
-Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level.
+Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level. Framework also makes money from selling parts to consumers.
+[[File: Framework part shop.jpeg|thumb| Framework’s marketplace for repair and replacement parts.]]
 ===Market Control===
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 ===Assisting repairability:===
 Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240531114153/https://frame.work/try-it-out |archive-date=31 May 2024}}</ref>
+They have partnered with iFixit to make repair guides.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Repair Hub |url=https://www.ifixit.com/framework |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=[[iFixit]]}}</ref>
 ===Highly favourable reviews on iFixit:===
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 ==Products==
-*'''Framework Desktop (''February 2025''):''' a mini-computer designed to have it's case be more customizable through tiles that are able to be taken out and put back somewhere else.
+*'''Framework Desktop (''February 2025''):''' a mini-computer designed to have its case be more customizable through tiles that are able to be taken out and put back somewhere else.
 *'''Framework Laptop 12  (''February 2025''):''' is told as being a customizable laptop with 360° support and it comes with a stylus, being able to practically be used as a tablet.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework {{!}} Order your Framework Laptop 12 now |url=https://frame.work/laptop12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260110160719/https://frame.work/laptop12 |archive-date=January 10, 2026 |website=frame.work}}</ref>