Wait, people still use separate webcams?
The pandemic unexpectedly forced office workers into remote work, leaving them stranded in front of subpar laptop webcams.
The resulting rush to buy webcams cleared out stock.
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you’ve got the option to thank the limitations of modern video conferencing for that.
Standard video calling options, like Google Meet and Zoom, cap resolution at 1080p.
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Lori Grunin, a senior editor atCNET, points out USB bandwidth is another bottleneck.
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“Thats why 4K models require USB-C, for one thing,” Grunin said in an email.
“But the installed base of Windows laptops tend not to have USB-C connectors.”
“I would suggest a real camera that has webcam features.”
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They both use a simple clip mount, and share a professional, compact look.
Thats where the similarities end.
This shifts the cameras field of view to keep you centered in the frame.
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Users also can control the field of view manually.
It can tighten the frame for more casual calls or expand for a dramatic, professional look.
Is It Time to Upgrade?
I would suggest a real camera that has webcam features.
For remote workers stuck with a 720p laptop webcam, though, Anker and Microsoft provide an alternative.
Both companies deliver features not offered by competitive Logitech webcams.
