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The HP48G was quite popular among the "tech savvy" in science cursus. One notable feature was that the user interface was based on RPN[1]. Very cool, I've alway
by yodsanklai 9y ago
The HP48G was quite popular among the "tech savvy" in science cursus. One notable feature was that the user interface was based on RPN[1]. Very cool, I've always wondered why this was not the default.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_Polish_notation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_Polish_notation
- brians 9y agoIt was the default for professional engineers and accountants. TI made calculators for school children, so added an algebraic interface, removed anything not allowed by the College Board exams, and simplified and standardized. Great educational tool. Terrible professional tool. That said, I learned a lot using an HP in high school and porting over all the TI programs provided by the teacher.
- kruhft 9y agoBest calculator ever. Except for the GX with it's 2(!) ROM slots in the back :) There's a iOS version as well.