I have two questions about the webcam module:
- Does it work with the Framework 16?
- Does it include a upgraded mic?
It looks like it’s probably compatible, but I can’t find it actually stated somewhere, and I can’t find any info regarding the mic.
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Yes,
and yes.
Source:
It’s also compatible with all of our existing Framework Laptop 13 and Framework Laptop 16 models, so you can pick it up in the Framework Marketplace and upgrade the laptop you already own.
We’ve also brought in new 67 dB SNR microphones from AAC for greater audio clarity.
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Thanks! I’ll place my order right now.
Update: It can currently only be purchased as part of a laptop kit right now in the US.
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You should be able to order the standalone part.
You’d think so, but I can put it in my cart and as soon as I try to buy it, I get a popup message saying:
Sorry, we only have stock of that item at our non-US warehouse. You can only purchase it when combined with a laptop order.
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As @R_L_Royall_Jr mentioned, it seems that US customers cannot currently purchase the webcam as a standalone upgrade. I just received a restock notification only to find out that I can’t buy a webcam here in the US.
Do the Core Ultra preorders also include the 2nd gen Webcam module like the AMD ones with 2.8K Display? Asking because the order configuration page is slightly different and I am pretty sure I remember reading about it tied to the 2.8K display (in either a blog post or deep dive) and not the processor of choice
Likewise, I get the same error. Both the webcam module and the “Framework Laptop 13 Keyboard - International English - Linux”.
This has occurred several times when I’ve got a restock email. Is there a root cause fix planned?
I’ll check this with our marketplace team, thank you for the reports!
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I get the same trying to order a module to be shipped to the UK.
Did you manage to get an answer from the marketplace team as to why that part wasn’t orderable as a standalone? It’s now out of stock, but I’d very much like to order one standalone as soon as it’s back in stock…
Thanks!
You should be able to order the standalone part when it’s in stock. The previous error message was displayed when the part was out of stock on EU/NA warehouses but we still had stock in our Taiwan warehouse. System does not allow standalone part orders from the Taiwan warehouse (if you are based in EU or NA) and that specific error message is displayed. Hope this makes sense.
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Makes sense to me, thanks for the info
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Is there an ETA on when the 2nd gen Webcam Module will be available to purchase in the US as a standalone item?
I signed up for the in-stock notification and couldn’t order it on its own when it came back in stock. Now it’s listed as in stock but it’s not possible to ship it to the US.
Welcome to the forum!
The webcam modules will most likely be available for purchase once Framework is finished with all of the Core Ultra and Ryzen 7040 series preorders. Of course, I do not have any information from Framework so all of this is just a guess.
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Actually you can, I managed to snatch one this time. It’s just the notification was delayed and the stock in their US warehouse sold out even before you checked.
How do you mean? If I try to purchase a 2nd gen webcam now, it says it’s out of stock in the US. I don’t even see a way to sign up for notifications for when it will be back in stock in the US.
Just ignore the notification thing altogether and check the page yourself from time to time.
the part became available and now it’s out of stock again 
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