Why are modern laptop cameras so bad? Why has there been so little improvement in 10 years? It seems like the camera is an area which, prior to COVID-19, was completely neglected by laptop manufacturers. When comparing the camera of my mid-2017 MacBook Pro to the camera of my mid-2012 MacBook Pro, the difference is negligible. According to Apple’s tech specs, both devices feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera (not sure if you can call 720p HD anymore), and yes the newer camera is slightly better in low-light conditions, but that’s it.
Read MoreWhen a new keyboard is the main attraction in a new laptop
As I’m now considering updating my 3 year old mid-2017 13” MacBook Pro to the latest edition, and having looked at all the tech specs, it seems clear that by far the most important feature would indeed be the new keyboard. And that is, quite frankly, a weird situation to have in the year 2020.
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