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But we have lots of telephones already. Can’t you think of something else you would like?
Yes, a bush baby.
@ An Optimist
Great line, tho’ likely wasted here – doubt that many get the reference. For those who were wondering:
@ An Optimist
Great line, tho’ likely wasted here – doubt that many get the reference. For those who were wondering:
@chew
There have been several iPods and some nintendo ds/gameboys in space with no problems so far.
For mission critical “people will die if it fails” systems, that whole space hardened thing is important. For games/toys/entertainment/non-critical comunication – not so much.
@chew
There have been several iPods and some nintendo ds/gameboys in space with no problems so far.
For mission critical “people will die if it fails” systems, that whole space hardened thing is important. For games/toys/entertainment/non-critical comunication – not so much.
@chew
“Space rated?”
http://www.cultofmac.com/father-and-son-launch-iphone-hd-video-camera-into-space/62837?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cultofmac/bFow+(Cult+of+Mac)
They send untested commercial electronics into space all the time. MacBook Pros have been, as is, off the shelf, no problem. So have more vulnerable tablet computers than iPads.
@chew
“Space rated?”
http://www.cultofmac.com/father-and-son-launch-iphone-hd-video-camera-into-space/62837?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cultofmac/bFow+(Cult+of+Mac)
They send untested commercial electronics into space all the time. MacBook Pros have been, as is, off the shelf, no problem. So have more vulnerable tablet computers than iPads.
@theloniusMac
Please re-read acid`s post, specifically this sentence..
“It does highlight the need for a stylus though if the iPad were to be carried outside to be used by men in space suits.”
In order to use said device(s) in a hard vacuum, hard radiation environment devices MUST be armoured, period.
Sending laptops, tablets or whatever into orbit to be used INSIDE a pressurized capsule with the benefits of some radiation protection does not need armouring, just hope you don`t get hit by solar flare, then again the electronics would be your last concern.
BTW that link you provided is a little misleading, technically 100000 ft is “space” you would still have some atmospheric protection although minor (ever wonder why the shuttle never breaks orbit or stays in low earth orbit?) nice pics though.
@theloniusMac
Please re-read acid`s post, specifically this sentence..
“It does highlight the need for a stylus though if the iPad were to be carried outside to be used by men in space suits.”
In order to use said device(s) in a hard vacuum, hard radiation environment devices MUST be armoured, period.
Sending laptops, tablets or whatever into orbit to be used INSIDE a pressurized capsule with the benefits of some radiation protection does not need armouring, just hope you don`t get hit by solar flare, then again the electronics would be your last concern.
BTW that link you provided is a little misleading, technically 100000 ft is “space” you would still have some atmospheric protection although minor (ever wonder why the shuttle never breaks orbit or stays in low earth orbit?) nice pics though.
Yep, in fact if you’re a frequent flier you probably go through phones more than others due to radiation.
Yep, in fact if you’re a frequent flier you probably go through phones more than others due to radiation.