One thing I’ve wondered about the FW is if it will look pretty much exactly the same 3, 5 or even 10 years down the line.
Not that I think theres anything wrong with the design (its just about perfect), but I wonder if FW will release a “new version” that isn’t fully swappable with the old version.
My guess would be they release a new “shell” that may or may not be compatible with the old motherboard, maybe smaller bezels, or whatever new thing is popular at the time. Maybe they just decide to release a very similar shell, but that is made from new materials with some minor changes that make things so that they arent fully backwards-compatible.
I think they’ll release updated boards for the old gen for maybe 2 generations before only making new board for the "new"design.
Im predicting this will happen in around 3-4 generations from now.
What do you think?
I agree I dont have many gripes with the current chassis. I still use my T480s, which is big and heavy compared to todays thin and lights - but its completely fine for me - and if I could keep upgrading that laptop I would.
I think my biggest gripe with FW at the moment is it just kind of looks cheap. I havent felt it, so I cant comment, but im a snob about build materials and keyboard, so I havent decided to spend the money on a FW yet.
If they came out with an “upgraded” chassis that makes the old one look like a toy Id get one for sure.
For now im waiting untuil I can get one used for cheap.