Framework Unveils $499 Modular Laptop, Emphasizes Sustainability

The new DIY Edition B-Stock aims to make repairable, upgradeable laptops more accessible while reducing waste.

Framework has launched a new $499 Laptop 13 DIY Edition B-Stock, marking its most affordable modular laptop offering to date.
The barebones configuration includes an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor but lacks RAM, storage, Wi-Fi connectivity, a power adapter, and an operating system.
Customers can purchase necessary components from the Framework Marketplace, including refurbished DDR4 memory at half the price of new.
B-stock units feature slight cosmetic issues on their displays, but are fully tested and come with the same Framework Limited Warranty as new systems.
The launch aims to increase product accessibility, enable developers, and reduce waste by utilizing excess parts and factory seconds.