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HP re-releases classic computer science calculator: The HP-16C

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Re: HP re-releases classic computer science calculator: The HP-16C

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Post by chrisandchris »

I did never use a 16C, but I have a 42 at home and use it very often. It goes so far, that I also have the 42 app on my phone as a replacement for the default calculator app. I am using RPN, and I think I'm the only one in my age category that does (at least none of my friends who studied ever heard of RPN) - it's such a superior way to calculate. I usually have problems to work with a "regular" calculator due to being used to it "4, enter, 5, times" instead of "4 times 5".

If this would be a 42, I would definetely buy it. My 42 is a gift from my father and time did not only good to it.

/edit switched UPN to RPN, as I got the translation wrong

Re: HP re-releases classic computer science calculator: The HP-16C

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Post by eschaton »

chrisandchris wrote: post #4

I did never use a 16C, but I have a 42 at home and use it very often. It goes so far, that I also have the 42 app on my phone as a replacement for the default calculator app. I am using RPN, and I think I'm the only one in my age category that does (at least none of my friends who studied ever heard of RPN) - it's such a superior way to calculate. I usually have problems to work with a "regular" calculator due to bei…

You might want to take a look at the SwissMicros DM42 and DM42n, they’re a modern reimplementation of the 42S. https://www.swissmicros.com/product/model-dm42n

Re: HP re-releases classic computer science calculator: The HP-16C

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Post by chrisandchris »

eschaton wrote: post #6
chrisandchris wrote: post #4

I did never use a 16C, but I have a 42 at home and use it very often. It goes so far, that I also have the 42 app on my phone as a replacement for the default calculator app. I am using RPN, and I think I'm the only one in my age category that does (at least none of my friends who studied ever heard of RPN) - it's such a superior way to calculate. I usually have problems to work with a "regular" calculator due to bei…

You might want to take a look at the SwissMicros DM42 and DM42n, they’re a modern reimplementation of the 42S. https://www.swissmicros.com/product/model-dm42n

Oh, that looks nice! Thanks! it's a bit early for christmas, but I'll keep that in mind :) .
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