16 Nov
2003
16 Nov
'03
9:25 p.m.
On Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 10:34:39AM +0100, Jochen Kunz wrote:
On 2003.11.17 04:18 Ron Hudson wrote:
Yes, the problem the new HP-Compaq people have with these machines is
that they were so high quality that they never needed to be replaced
by more recent models - they just didn't become defective.
Meanwhile, though, HPQ has this obvious quality problem under control.
but how many of us like pocket sized machines?
HP 41C?
I spend a lot of money to by the then current HP48SX when I was in
school. An expense that I never will regret. Some time ago I got a
HP41CV with card reader, printer and TV modulator. What a wonderful
machine. I love it. 20 years old, heavily used by the previous owner and
still well working. When I saw the HP49 for the first time I was shocked.
A cheap plastic
thing with rubber keyboard that looks like a TV remote control.
Disgusting.
This becomes off topic, but you should have a look at the upcoming new
HP33 (not!).
Holger