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Having a built-in "ring"-light would be nice. Perhaps in the bezels? Or perhaps even done via detailed software-based control of the screen backlight via zones? Audio is already pretty great with a modern laptop, but it's tricky to arrange proper lighting for video conferencing.
I bought one and it glares off of mine a lot so I stopped using it. Other angles where the glare stops makes me look like a sociopath.
Most of the suggestions are taylored to video conferencing, such as a better camera and microphone. I have gotten around this personally by purchasing a separate external microphone and camera for a huge improvement. My main issue with my (intel 2019) MacBook Pro is the noise! Whenever I do heavy work it gets very hot and loud, and uses more power than my desktop PC. Driving a 4k monitor also contributes to the heat.…
Isn't that just called a desktop? ;)
I don't really understand the point of this article as "redesigning the laptop." Nearly all of the things they mention is either software (e.g. better processing of mic input) or called a desktop (screens, noise, etc.). If people are working from home that negates a big reason for the laptop: portability. Sure it is nice to move to the couch or kitchen or whatever, but maybe that could be having a keyboard and using…
I don't really understand the point of this article as "redesigning the laptop." Nearly all of the things they mention is either software (e.g. better processing of mic input) or called a desktop (screens, noise, etc.). If people are working from home that negates a big reason for the laptop: portability. Sure it is nice to move to the couch or kitchen or whatever, but maybe that could be having a keyboard and using…
Having a built-in "ring"-light would be nice. Perhaps in the bezels? Or perhaps even done via detailed software-based control of the screen backlight via zones? Audio is already pretty great with a modern laptop, but it's tricky to arrange proper lighting for video conferencing.
Not necessarily good for people wearing glasses! I bought one and it glares off of mine a lot so I stopped using it. Other angles where the glare stops makes me look like a sociopath.
Perhaps mounting a polarizing filter in front of the laptop camera to kill most of the glare would make it work with glasses.
Otherwise: For those who can make it work, contact lenses and lasik are nice options. Increased FOV.
1) physical kill switch for camera (as in, it breaks the power or data connection to it, physically) or at least a physical cover. 2) physical kill switch for the microphone These are very much not "nerd" concerns, either. I see a lot of non-techies with stickers over their laptop cameras. [EDIT] teachers in particular spread the "put a sticker over the camera" practice, in my experience, both before and during the p…
I want a mechanical microphone switch too. Being seen can be embarrassing but being caught saying something can end your career instantly. See that school board that all had to resign after they were caught badmouthing parents.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Not necessarily good for people wearing glasses! I bought one and it glares off of mine a lot so I stopped using it. Other angles where the glare stops makes me look like a sociopath.
(Edited.) Perhaps mounting a polarizing filter in front of the laptop camera to kill most of the glare would make it work with glasses. Otherwise: For those who can make it work, contact lenses and lasik are nice options. Increased FOV.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Not necessarily good for people wearing glasses! I bought one and it glares off of mine a lot so I stopped using it. Other angles where the glare stops makes me look like a sociopath.
(Edited.) Perhaps mounting a polarizing filter in front of the laptop camera to kill most of the glare would make it work with glasses. Otherwise: For those who can make it work, contact lenses and lasik are nice options. Increased FOV.
Most of the suggestions are taylored to video conferencing, such as a better camera and microphone. I have gotten around this personally by purchasing a separate external microphone and camera for a huge improvement. My main issue with my (intel 2019) MacBook Pro is the noise! Whenever I do heavy work it gets very hot and loud, and uses more power than my desktop PC. Driving a 4k monitor also contributes to the heat.…
Your computer will be slower. Depending on the task that may or may not be welcome. Some video conferencing can eat all available CPU/GPU cycles and generate fan noise; this is probably a good time to manually disable Turbo Boost. Unless you want more sword fighting time, disabling during compilation tasks is probably not a great time.
Better battery life and less fan noise are benefits, though!