Schenker aims to take on Framework with the Element 16 laptop featuring modular components

[Redaktion]

The Schenker Element 16 is a concept laptop which portrays what Schenker might have in store for customers who prioritize repairability and customizability. With a modular approach, the Element 16 allows for swappable keyboards, I/O modules, battery, and even the motherboard.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-aims-to-take-on-Framework-with-the-Element-16-laptop-featuring-modular-components.1202796.0.html

[Bappy1988]

Why on earth would someone making a modular laptop to buy into the framework market segment not save themselves a butt load of work and make the damn thing cross-compatible with framework? They made all the designs and specs open for that very reason. This doesn't improve repairability or consumer choice, it creates a whole new segment that will live or die on its own and a fresh mountain of e-waste. when one of the 2 ecosystems inevitably fails