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| BreakingOhmsLaw:
Hi fellow engineers, having to replace my trusty old calculator, I am trying to find out what current models are good for daily use by EEs. I don't have any restrictions on functionality as a student may have. What I'm looking for are features like: - Easy to access constants (light speed, Boltzmann, elementary charge etc.) - Engineering notation - log functions preferably directly accessible (without using shift key) - Multiple memory locations - reasonable battery life - obtainable as new unit - not something I have to hunt down at EvilBay. Any input is appreciated. |
| kripton2035:
casio fx991ex |
| isometrik:
HP 35s if you like to use RPN. Available at around $60 USD. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_35s |
| TimFox:
For those who prefer RPN (and for those who have never tried it), Swiss Micros has put out a modern line of calculators based on the older -hp- models. They use modern hardware and batteries, and their newer models have excellent pushbutton switches. For normal hand-held calculations, my current model is their DM41X. https://www.swissmicros.com/ |
| kripton2035:
--- Quote from: isometrik on October 31, 2021, 01:42:38 pm ---HP 35s if you like to use RPN. Available at around $60 USD. --- End quote --- log needs shift key on the hp35s (even if it's a very good calculator !) I have one hp35s, one fx991ex, one ti84 and one casio fx-cp400 love all of them. the fx991 is the one I use most often because it never has dead batteries ! |
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