Framework and Google Partner on Chromebook DIY Laptop: Powered by Intel's 12th Generation Core i5-1240P Processor

Framework recently announced a partnership with Google to create the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. Taking the best parts of Framework laptops and combining those parts with the powerful simplicity of ChromeOS to create high-performance, scalable, fixable, customizable Chromebooks.

The Chromebook edition is now available for pre-order in the U.S. and Canada, starting at $999 (about $7,132.86), with the first shipments scheduled for early December. framework is using a bulk pre-order system, with a $100 fully refundable deposit. All the replacement parts and modules that make up the Framework Chromebook edition are also listed.

The Chromebook edition features Framework's laptop design, including a high-resolution (2256x1504) 3:2 display, a comfortable 1.5mm keypad, and a precision-formed and milled aluminum enclosure, while remaining 15.85mm thick and 1.3kg ultra-portable. Powered by the latest 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P processor with 4+8 CPU cores and 30W of sustained performance, users can easily multitask while running heavy Chrome workloads. ChromeOS supports downloading Android apps from the Google Play store, developing on Linux with Crostini, playing PC games with Steam on ChromeOS Alpha, and more.

The Chromebook edition comes with an expansion card system that allows users to choose which ports they want and which side they put them on, including support for USB-C, USB-A, MicroSD, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, high-speed storage, and more.

Memory and storage are socketed and ready to load. Pre-configurations include 8GB of DDR4 memory and 256GB of NVMe storage, upgradeable to up to 64GB of DDR4 memory and 1TB of NVMe storage. Users can also expand the space with 250GB and 1TB storage expansion cards.

Magnetic attachment plates adjust the look of the laptop. All Framework bezels are compatible with the Chromebook version.