In a fascinating video posted to YouTube, Framework founder Nirav Patel has torn apart the brand new $599 MacBook Neo to find out how Apple's new product compares to his own.
If you're not familiar with Framework, the company specializes in modular laptops that priortize upgradeability and repairability. Over the course of the half-hour video, Patel disassembles the Neo alongside a Framework Laptop 12 — which retails for $549 in the U.S. for the DIY edition and $799 if purchased pre-built. There's a slight caveat to those prices, however. While you can get the Framework 12 at that price, that's only with the processor. As soon as you start adding elements like RAM, storage and an OS, the price creeps up. In truth, you're looking at around $800-$900 for a Framework 12 laptop you can actually use.
