Why can’t you buy a good webcam?

Re:Why can’t you buy a good webcam? by m-p-3 on Tuesday December 22, 2020 @02:52PM (#25510382)

If they can't justify the price increase and it doesn't make then a cpear winner against the competition, the manufacturer will cut some corners to stay competitive. At scale, an expense increase of $15 per device is quite significant.

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Re:Why can’t you buy a good webcam? by fomine3 on Tuesday December 22, 2020 @08:46PM (#25513520)

Generally agree but even Apple MacBooks stuck at 720p webcam, why? Apple products should be able to pay additional cost for such parts.

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Re:Why can’t you buy a good webcam? by m-p-3 on Tuesday December 22, 2020 @11:26PM (#25514391)

They are able to, but being able to shave a couple of cents on it gives them a massive return while most consumers don't complain, and their competitors aren't offering anything better.

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