Why that brand instead of some other brand?
Why are Lenovo Thinkpads used on the International Space Station?
Luke
Lenovo is supposedly more IT-friendly.
Guest
They are specially made, space rated, fire or explosion proof, and not regular ones.
And they are the same model that IBM used to make many years ago. So I guess NASA has confidence in them.
Starrysky
Lenovo is a company that many schools, workplaces, and the ISS. It is easier to use because gravity could affect easy usage of a computer.
metroMAN
Computer companies bid on the contract and one Wins the bid.
Guest