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[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 54 points 2 months ago

This is because of the cold. Apple Laptops dominate because they are (were at the time, anyway), the only screens that would survive those temperatures.

Reference: I designed and led the build of the system used by the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium for managing equipment and rentals for scientists in the arctic back in the 2Ks.

[-] themusicman@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago

One of the things I loved about Reddit was the super niche experts dropping into the comment section. I'm so glad Lemmy has this too.

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 11 points 2 months ago

Woa.. I have become those whom I cherish. Haha

[-] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Wouldn’t you want something purpose built for it? Like a Panasonic Toughbook or an Intel 10850k?

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 5 points 2 months ago

You'd think, but the macs held up great, and were easier to replace as they were often rented so needed to be sourced regularly.

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