The manufacturer secured cheaper PCIe 5.0 SSDs and is upgrading customers to 1 TB, though higher processor costs are expected to drive up the notebook's final price.
Framework has managed to reduce the cost of the PCIe 5.0 SSDs used in the DIY edition of its Laptop 13 Pro. With this supply chain change, the company is giving a free upgrade to customers who had ordered the 500 GB storage model, now equipping the notebooks with 1 TB drives.
Despite the immediate benefit to consumers regarding storage, the device's overall cost outlook is expected to shift soon. According to Tom's Hardware, there are indications that processor prices are about to rise in the market.
This upcoming increase in CPU prices is expected to directly impact the final price of the Laptop 13 Pro. Consequently, the savings generated by acquiring cheaper solid-state drives may be offset by the rising cost of processing components, making the notebook more expensive for the end consumer in the medium term.
The initiative reflects the challenges the manufacturer faces in keeping its products affordable amid fluctuations in the hardware market. While the transition to higher-capacity SSDs at no extra cost represents a timely advantage, the pricing dynamics of other essential components continue to dictate the overall value of the machine.
Framework is providing a free upgrade to customers who ordered the 500 GB model, equipping their Laptop 13 Pro DIY edition with 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSDs at no extra cost.
The savings from cheaper solid-state drives are expected to be offset by rising CPU prices in the hardware market, which will likely increase the notebook's final cost for consumers.