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> They're ubiquitous anywhere [an embedded device] is needed. Just like the Mac Mini. I’ve heard people ask why Apple doesn’t kill off the Mac Mini since it’s
by alister 7y ago
> They're ubiquitous anywhere [an embedded device] is needed.
Just like the Mac Mini. I’ve heard people ask why Apple doesn’t kill off the Mac Mini since it’s not an extremely popular consumer device. But apparently it finds lots of embedded use. I’ve read for example that some casino floors have thousands of Mac Minis hidden behind cabinets controlling gaming machines.
- JoeAltmaier 7y agoI worked at a startup that made the bottom-tier unix box for ATT at one time. Trouble was, ATT stores just used it as a sacrificial offering, moving all their customers up to the next tier for a small increase in price. So we sold almost none. They got used in Texas in gas pumps. Our whole inventory, bought out for this embedded use. Never mind they had a screen and keyboard (kind of a terminal-like deal). They just mounted them sideways inside the pump!