• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Well I needed a new calculator so I bought one.

Hayabusa Rider

Hayabusa Rider

Admin Emeritus & Elite Member
Always was a fan of RPN so I bought this:

616gZ2jS-CS._AA1200_.jpg
Should be here Tuesday.
 
I didn't know they still made RPN calcs. I don't like the looks of the buttons. Those look like standard issue, and not the bullet proof variety of the old HPs.
 
Nice. I hate RPN though, so I'll stick to TI. I recently found my TI-86 that I bought in like 1997. Still has all of the programs I wrote in high school.
 
Wow, didn't know that HP still made calculators. Awesome!

Still have my 48SX bought during college (around end of 1991 or start of 92). Bought it from Service Merchandise (now closed down).
 
Last edited:
Cattlegod said:
is the TI 89 still the best calculator out there?
Click to expand...


Not if you ask HP guys 😀

I suppose it depends on what you are after. The TI has a better screen but the RPN really is a better way to approach numerical entry. It takes a few minutes to get the hang of it, but it's faster.
 
Hayabusa Rider said:
Not if you ask HP guys 😀

I suppose it depends on what you are after. The TI has a better screen but the RPN really is a better way to approach numerical entry. It takes a few minutes to get the hang of it, but it's faster.
Click to expand...

if it's cheaper, i'll bite 🙂 felt quite stupid after reading that one xkcd..
 
Hayabusa Rider said:
Not if you ask HP guys 😀

I suppose it depends on what you are after. The TI has a better screen but the RPN really is a better way to approach numerical entry. It takes a few minutes to get the hang of it, but it's faster.
Click to expand...

hehe i was just wondering if the tech has advanced at all in the last 10 years. i would expect some sweet GUI/touch screen or something by now. i had a ti 86 back in HS in the late 90s then got a TI 89 for college in undergrad.
 
Cattlegod said:
hehe i was just wondering if the tech has advanced at all in the last 10 years. i would expect some sweet GUI/touch screen or something by now. i had a ti 86 back in HS in the late 90s then got a TI 89 for college in undergrad.
Click to expand...


Na, it's pretty much the same. The 50g will probably be the last one from HP and emulators will rule the day. I'll never regret having a real one though. 🙂
 
My engr teacher preaches this calculator is like the savior of the universe... says all TI are inferior.

Yet, everyone uses TI because we don't know how to use the HP.
 
The 50g is great. I got one about a year ago to replace my 48g. It was a huge improvement in operation and capabilities. The enter key placement and mimicry of the TIs irritated me but oh well, not much you can do about it. The keys aren't quite as nice as my 48g but I think they are still a world better than TI keys. People also say that they chew up batteries but I haven't really noticed that. One thing that will make every TI owner envious, regardless of how much they hate (or don't understand) RPN, is the SD card slot.

I still prefer (and use) my 48g case over the 50g's leather case.
 
Minjin said:
The 50g is great. I got one about a year ago to replace my 48g. It was a huge improvement in operation and capabilities. The enter key placement and mimicry of the TIs irritated me but oh well, not much you can do about it. The keys aren't quite as nice as my 48g but I think they are still a world better than TI keys. People also say that they chew up batteries but I haven't really noticed that. One thing that will make every TI owner envious, regardless of how much they hate (or don't understand) RPN, is the SD card slot.

I still prefer (and use) my 48g case over the 50g's leather case.
Click to expand...

Exact same for me here except I had the 48GX.
 
I don't understand what is so hard to learn about RPN. It took a day to get used to but after that, pure love. <3

EDIT: My youngest brother just got that one, btw. Everyone in our family uses HP's. :smug;
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top