By adding launchers you can customize the Android “desktop” way more in depth and it enables you to add for example custom app icons

Shouldnt Firefox or a Fork of Firefox like Waterfox or ZenBrowser be fine?

Okay that sounds pretty impressive

Thank you for providing a better Source and editing the post!

I’d say it depends on your needs and budget Framework has a higher build Quality and a bit loser prices but if this isn’t a Problem for you, go for it. Great repairability and replacebility is awesome!

You should be able to deactivate shutdown or sleep mode on lid closure with some commands.