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what type of calculators do you like the best?
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The discussion revolves around preferences for various calculators, particularly focusing on Texas Instruments models and other brands. Participants share their experiences with different calculators, including their longevity, functionality, and personal significance. The conversation touches on both theoretical and practical aspects of using calculators in various contexts.
Participants generally share their individual preferences without reaching a consensus on the best calculator. Multiple competing views remain regarding the superiority of different brands and models.
Some claims about the performance and reliability of calculators depend on personal experiences and may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes a variety of models and brands, each with its own set of features and user satisfaction levels.
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I have, and am still using my 28c. I got my original one in the fall of '86 about 3 months before the official release to market. I was writting a calculus how do manual for HP. This was pretty much the first calculator to do symbolic algebra and calculus.imabug said:The HP 28S I bought 17 years ago has been the only calculator I ever needed and by far the best one I've ever used. I will be very sad when/if it ever dies on me.
imabug said:The HP 28S I bought 17 years ago has been the only calculator I ever needed and by far the best one I've ever used. I will be very sad when/if it ever dies on me.
I bought a (used) HP35 in the fall of '73 for $175, the guy I bought if from upgraded to a HP45, then a HP65. Some what later I bought a HP25 (my favorite one for size, wish I had waited till the HP25c came out), that was followed by a HP33 and HP34 and a HP71b, and finally the HP28c. Oh, yeah, living in Corvallis, where they were being manufactured, I had a friend who as an employee of HP could get insanely good prices on them. I still have the 35 stored way, and yes it still works. The 71b is also stored and working. The 28 remains my calculator of choice. Though I am tempted to get one of the newer, (not really) HPs.Pfft said:I think I bought my HP35 calculator back in 1973. It retailed for just over $400, but I was able to get a student discount, around $385. It was and is a wonderful instrument, but the off-on switch got a bit iffy and now the battery is gone. When I jumper a battery in, it comes back to life so maybe I'll fix it.
My HP85A computer did not fare so well. I wrote some rather original math for use in communications, finally chopped it up and gave it the deep six.
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