StarLabs predates Framework by a couple years. Framework just does advertising to geeks better.
replyFramework actually ships its products and has tons of public reviews etc. way before StarLabs got a single laptop out.
replyOn the other hand, full size arrow keys make this a non-starter for me. I need to position my fingers over the arrow keys without looking at them, and half-size allows me to do that by touch feeling.
replyFor that exact same reason I've been avoiding half-sized up/down keys and full arrow keys, as well as mate screen and weight, have been my first filters when browsing for laptops. How annoying must it be to design those machines with such a variety of tastes :)
replyI feel the opposite -- with half-size up/down keys, it's too easy to mis-press them. I guess it's a matter of habit.
replyOlder than framewank, and more replaceable parts.
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