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Re:Why can’t you buy a good webcam? by blablabla123 on Tuesday December 22, 2020 @06:14AM (#25505129)
That seems a bit drastic but I agree with the sentiment and would also include laptops. Maybe I'm wrong since I didn't check all hardware but Apple still seem to be the only ones that have rigid quality controls, make sure parallel parts are parallel, mechanical parts stand a reasonable amount of movements. (At least as long they are not testing a new "innovation" like butterfly keyboards... ;)) That said, I buy stuff used if I cannot buy the high quality version. It falls apart anyway, this way there's no reason to be upset and it's better for the environment.
Re:Why can’t you buy a good webcam? by roel_v on Tuesday December 22, 2020 @06:44AM (#25505336)
If you want to go bargain basement yes. If not, get an XPS or a Thinkpad (of the 'pro' series) and you'll have great hardware. Of course there will always be someone who finds something to complain about, but overall, these are fantastic machines.

Thing is, people complaim about there not being high quality gear, but when someone then makes it, they balk at the price. Yes people, a great laptop will cost you $3000.

Re:Why can’t you buy a good webcam? by pintxo on Tuesday December 22, 2020 @06:38AM (#25505275)
I have had success with focusing on the Lenovo/Thinkpad T range. The X range seems also to be ok.