Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs. MacBook Neo: These Windows rivals are more similar than expected

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• The Laptop 13 Pro is Framework's latest modular laptop.
• Some consumers are seeking alternatives to Windows.
• The 13 Pro and the MacBook Neo differ, but there is overlap.

When Framework CEO Nirav Patel announced the company's new Laptop 13 Pro, he called it the "MacBook Pro for Linux users", highlighting its sleek new build and premium touches -- combined with the modularity and customization Framework's laptops are known for.

You can certainly draw comparisons to the MacBook Pro. However, the more timely comparison here is to the MacBook Neo, Apple's 13-inch, $599 laptop that has shaken up the affordable PC market not just because of its price, but also because of its improved repairability.

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