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by kgwxd 2535 days ago
This is not a better solution overall and there's no reason we can't have both, other than manufacturer design choices. How often are you looking directly at your camera? Even if you are, once the camera comes on unexpectedly, it's too late.
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> How often are you looking directly at your camera?

On my Mac, I find the LED very noticeable when it comes on unexpectedly! It's bright and green and not part of my screen. And yes, this has actually happened to me!

> Even if you are, once the camera comes on unexpectedly, it's too late.

Nah, they saw a few frames—they're very unlikely to be useful. What's more important is knowledge.

I agree we could have both, but each of these features does have a financial cost. I consider the LED significantly more important.