This article sounds like it's written by a kid crying because he didn't get the extra candy he demanded.
1. 1080p is plenty for videoconferencing. We're not filming a movie, are we?
2. you're given the option to use a far more competent camera if you'd like
3. provided you don't absolutely _need_ the clamp for this to work (I don't know), you could position the camera in a much better place than in the "up your nose" position.
This is a nice feature. Why is that dude crying?