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[–] [email protected] 50 points 1 week ago (2 children)

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] 26 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago

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

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week 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.