You won't be able to run Windows 11 without a webcam

Re:You won't be able to run Windows 11 without a webcam by meibo on Thursday July 07, 2022 @12:42PM (#32016255)

This is clickbait: these are requirements for OEMs on laptops - basically what you need to have to get the "Runs Windows 11" sticker.

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Re:You won't be able to run Windows 11 without a webcam by ARandumGuy on Thursday July 07, 2022 @12:46PM (#32016308)

How many new laptops are even available without a webcam? I don't see this making any meaningful impact on the laptop market.

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Re:You won't be able to run Windows 11 without a webcam by plorkyeran on Thursday July 07, 2022 @01:44PM (#32017048)

The minimum specs for the webcam are probably the more relevant part. Even incredibly cheap laptops have a webcam, but it's sometimes a 15fps 480p one that isn't actually useful for anything.

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Re:You won't be able to run Windows 11 without a webcam by cptskippy on Thursday July 07, 2022 @12:57PM (#32016446)

I'm speculating but I'd put money on the fact that Microsoft is tired of OEMs/ODMs shipping the cheapest cut rate excuse for a laptop running their OS and making Microsoft look bad.

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Re:You won't be able to run Windows 11 without a webcam by kyriakos on Thursday July 07, 2022 @02:24PM (#32017535)

Ecaclty this. Microsoft is setting the standards that it expects its OS to run on. Might increase the average windows 11 laptop prices but at least will make sure people don't buy those crappy speced laptops that OEMs put out.

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