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Framework Laptop 12: Laptop Modular 2-in-1 yang Mahal tapi Bisa Diupgrade

To inform readers about the launch and pricing challenges of the new Framework Laptop 12, and its features and benefits.

10 Apr 2025, 03.40 WIB

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Framework Laptop 12 menawarkan desain modular dan layar sentuh 2-in-1.
Harga awal Laptop 12 lebih tinggi dibandingkan laptop entry-level lainnya, tetapi menawarkan keunggulan dalam hal perbaikan dan peningkatan.
Tarif baru di AS mempengaruhi kemampuan Framework untuk menawarkan harga yang lebih kompetitif.

United States - Framework, a modular computer company, is launching the Framework Laptop 12, a 12-inch 2-in-1 touchscreen PC aimed at improving entry-level laptops. However, new US tariffs have complicated pricing, causing delays in US preorders and affecting sales of their cheaper models. The Laptop 12 is now available for preorder in the UK, Europe, and Canada, with US preorders starting soon.

The starting price for the Laptop 12 in the US is Rp 9.03 juta ($549) , but this does not include storage, memory, ports, or an operating system. Prebuilt models with these features start at higher prices, making them more expensive than some other entry-level laptops. Despite the higher cost, Framework is known for its repairability and upgradability, which could save money in the long run.

The Laptop 12 features a 2-in-1 backflipping touchscreen and starts with a six-core 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U, with an option to upgrade to a 10-core i5-1334U. The first batches of DIY and prebuilt models are expected to ship in June and July, respectively. While the prebuilt model will initially be available only in black, the DIY version offers more color options.

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Analisis Kami: Sebagai seorang ahli teknologi, saya melihat Framework Laptop 12 menawarkan nilai unik lewat modularitas dan kemampuan upgrade yang belum disediakan pabrikan lain, meskipun harga awalnya cukup tinggi untuk pasar entry-level. Ini menandakan bahwa pilihan konsumen yang menghargai keberlanjutan dan perbaikan masih terbatas dan membutuhkan edukasi lebih luas agar mampu bersaing dengan laptop mainstream yang instan dan murah.

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Analisis Ahli:

Anand Lal Shimpi: Framework's approach to upgradability and repairability sets a new standard for the laptop industry, but its higher price point will challenge mass adoption in the entry-level market.

Linus Sebastian: While the modular design is impressive and a step forward for tech enthusiasts, average consumers might find the cost and assembly effort prohibitive compared to ready-to-use, lower-cost laptops.

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What's Next: Framework akan terus menghadapi tantangan harga di pasar AS akibat tarif baru, namun tetap menarik minat konsumen yang mengutamakan perbaikan dan modularitas di laptop, sehingga pasar niche ini akan berkembang meski tidak kompetitif dari sisi harga massal.

Referensi:
[1] https://theverge.com/news/646031/framework-laptop-12-price-preorder-uk-eu-ca