• fmstrat
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    508 days 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.

    • @[email protected]
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      268 days 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
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        108 days ago

        Woa… I have become those whom I cherish. Haha

    • @[email protected]
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      68 days ago

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

      • fmstrat
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        58 days 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.