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[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Yeah, I came here to air my hypothesis that lab hardware trends lag behind consumer computers by about 25-30 years.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Are you saying there used to be woodgrain lab hardware?

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago

There definitely was. I've seen it.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

So it's almost time for teal, orange et other fun colors, mixed with translucent plastic lab équipement?

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

In 5 years hardcore researchers will be modding their lab equipment and installing plexiglass glass sides. Just like I did to my PC in 1999-2000ish