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Lenovo ponders repairable laptops with Project Aurora.

Digital Trends got a preview of Lenovo’s Aurora design that comes apart without the use of so much as a screwdriver. The company is the latest to look towards sustainable notebook designs following the successful release of Framework’s modular laptops. They’re a DIY dream come true thanks to easy upgrades to basically any component, which as the Framework 16 now includes graphics too.

Dell also announced a similar Project Luna concept late last year.

a laptop concept illustration showing the top case removed along with he battery, keyboard, speakers, and other components splayed.
Lenovo’s Project Aurora concept.
Image: Digital Trends / Lenovo
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Framework Laptop 13 review: a DIY dream come true

The 2023 Framework Laptop 13 remains a DIY dream while fixing many of the 2022 Framework Laptop’s biggest issues.

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Framework announces Laptop 16 — and promises ‘holy grail’ of upgradable graphicsFramework announces Laptop 16 — and promises ‘holy grail’ of upgradable graphics
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Framework now sells 2TB Steam Deck upgrade drivesFramework now sells 2TB Steam Deck upgrade drives
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Dell’s repairable Concept Luna laptop has a long road ahead of itDell’s repairable Concept Luna laptop has a long road ahead of it
Framework’s new Chromebook is upgradable and customizableFramework’s new Chromebook is upgradable and customizable
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Framework Laptop (2022) review: promises kept

The next generation of the upgradable ultrabook is finally here

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Modular Framework laptop gets a marketplace for all those modulesModular Framework laptop gets a marketplace for all those modules
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This 8-liter desktop upgrades in a snap

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Framework Laptop review: pick your ports

The value of this laptop hinges on future support

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