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So far Snapdragon is one A LOT of people are recommending. I wanted something highly up-gradable which is why I considered Framework. Since I've heard about battery life issues and...questionable associates, I will pass on Framework. The RISC V was at the top of my list for boards but after hearing how much extra work it is going to be, I think I will pass on it too.
Right now my top contenders are:
Which ones are the most up-gradable/customizeable? I want something that just might be the last full laptop I will have to buy (best case scenario).