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| slateraptor:
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ad/calculator/30th-anniversary.html?jumpid=ex_R11260_go_voyager ...in particular, that tidbit about 15c Limited Edition soon to be released for $100. Go to HP's product page: http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/calculator/Scientific/1/storefronts/NW250AA%2523ABA Coming soon? =( That's ok because: http://www.buy.com/prod/hp-15c-scientific-calculator-limited-edition/223173356.html ...and for $10 less to boot. =D You can also purchase on eBay via buy.com's eBay store front: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HP-15C-Scientific-Calculator-Limited-Edition-/380368581219?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588fbbf263 Immediately placed an ordered for two a few days ago and they came in today (pics to be posted as soon as camera battery has recharged). A few observations: 1) Found this video on YT concerning the [f] and [g] keys: Sadly, both of my calculators exhibit this key slop. Not really a big deal to me...I'm just happy that I finally own a 15c for less than $100 a pop. Other than that, build quality is solid. 2) Powered by two CR2032 coin cells as opposed to three of those smaller watch batteries. More important is what appears to be a 6-pad programming interface beneath the battery cover. Makes me wanna tear this thing open. =\ That's all for now. Discuss? [EDIT] Ok, strange. Both units fail the [ON] / [multiply] self-test and produce Error 9. =\ Furthermore, page 261 of the Owner's Handbook makes it quite evident that the manual is a cut-and-paste of the 12c. |
| Psi:
If only they would make more of the HP 16C (programmers version) Dad has wanted one for years but isn't prepared to pay the ~NZ$400 that the rare 2nd hand ones go for. |
| Lawsen:
I am still using my HP-11c that I have, since childhood. I recently replaced it with an E Bay bought one. It costs the same price as it was, since 1984. The reintroduction of the HP-15C is a welcome news. I have telephoned HP a few days ago about the release date of the HP-15C. The person that answered the telephone has no information about the release date. There is no information of how much commitment HP have for tablet or PC. The new HP-15c will be 6502 core (no, it is an ARM 7TDMI, as the group corrected me.) architecture microprocessor based like the HP-12 platinum calculator, no. It is a ARM 7TDMI processor and uses 2 CR2032 Li 3 V batteries with a larger battery lid. The HP-12 platinum uses only one CR2032 Li 3 V battery. The serial number sticker comes off too easily, no molded into the case like the "made in U.S.A., Brazil, or Singapore;" models. I cannot wait for HP-15c, this is exciting news, since the discontinuation in 1989. http://www.hpmuseum.org/hp15.htm The HP-16C was a computer programmer's calculator with BIN, HEX decimal , and OCTAL number conversions. Trigonometric functions are absent. This one has limited appeal like the very basic HP-10C, lower end to the HP-11C. It is unlikely that all five versions will be reintroduced, though it would absolutely be fun to see. In an age where an Android cellular telephones could have a graphing calculator app, specialized calculators have limited appeal. Worse, none of the schools in the U.S.A. will promote the HP-15C. A younger person with an eccentric taste for math things might want one. The schools here in the U.S.A. are using TI-84 Silver Edition. I graduated, I got a TI Nspire CAS. I like the CX CAS with data acquisition base for magnetometers. I find the old HP-11C my everyday machine, fun and simple. The batteries last forever in those HP ten C series. Kinpo-HP keys were never as good as the genuine HP, Corvallis, Oregon made keys. We have to accept that. Surf here for more details of the HP-15C Limited Edition. I was not able to find much information on various calculator museums and collectors websites, this one is the best description: http://eda360insider.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/eda360-and-the-hewlett-packard-15c-limited-edition-calculator/ |
| grenert:
6502???!!! Holy frijoles! That's the same chip as in my old Commodore 64! I have my original 11C from my high school days, still with the original batteries. I'm an RPN nut and have various HPs scattered on all my desks, bags, etc. After all these years, it's hard for me to use an algebraic calculator. I really like the keys and clear display of the old HPs; not interested in emulation on my phone, etc. I'm glad to see a real 15C come back! |
| slateraptor:
--- Quote from: Lawsen on September 15, 2011, 04:06:50 am ---The new HP-15c will be 6502 microprocessor based like the HP-12 platinum calculator. --- End quote --- http://www.eetimes.com/design/embedded/4007500/Tear-Down-Scientific-calculator-boils-design-down-to-two-ICs I suspect it's the same Sunplus 8502 in the 35s. |
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