18 Oct
2011
18 Oct
'11
7:08 p.m.
On 10/18/2011 6:27 PM, Dave McGuire wrote:
On Oct 18, 2011, at 9:14 PM, David Griffith<dgriffi
at cs.csubak.edu> wrote:
I love the 28 series (it's a great form factor sadly abandoned), but the
lack of I/O options for backup/restore of programs is kind of annoying.
And N-cells are more expensive than AAA's :).
I do have a 50G, and I find it to be pretty nice. The build quality is
good (not as good as the good old days) and the key-click is *almost*
right.
But then again, a used HP 48-SX/GX shouldn't run you too much either --
probably about the same as a new 50G. And if you want a nice used calc
of the non-graphing variety, the HP-41 series are lovely calculators
and you can find a nice used one for about the same price. (I'm basing
this on current eBay prices, your mileage may vary.)
- Josh
I'm about to get something to replace my old
TI85 I had from high school. Lots of you here rave about the HP's offerings. Indeed,
I wanted to get, but couldn't afford an HP48g when they were new. I don't have
much need for graphing now, but I do need scientific calculation. The HP35s seems good
for that. Or should I just jump in and get the HP50g?
If you'd be ok with a
used calculator, I tell ya, I just couldn't love a calculator more than my HP28S. I
use it pretty much all the time.
If you'd prefer a one-piece design, the 48SX and successors are a pleasure to use,
even if the keys are a bit too overloaded with alternate functions.
Honestly I'd recommend going for one of those models.