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HPs are great but don't you just love "Mechanicals" Message #1 Posted by Mike on 29 Feb 2004, 3:12 p.m. I think there is something artistic about old mechanical calculators. This Odhner was made nearly 75 years ago and is almost mint condition. Probably will last another 100 years, with ease. Edited: 29 Feb 2004, 3:53 p.m.

Re: HPs are great but don't you just love "Mechanicals" Message #2 Posted by Les Bell [Sydney] on 29 Feb 2004, 5:36 p.m., in response to message #1 by Mike Quote: This Odhner was made nearly 75 years ago and is almost mint condition. Probably will last another 100 years, with ease. Yes, and you'll notice that: It doesn't look like a mobile phone The keyboard is not arranged in a chevron The keyboard is a little over-engineered and still retains its original "clunk". Definitely not a fashion victim. . . Best, --- Les [http://www.lesbell.com.au]

Oh my god....somebody reversed the numbers!!!!! (NT) Message #3 Posted by Old Man on 29 Feb 2004, 6:27 p.m., in response to message #2 by Les Bell [Sydney] ...

Re: Oh my god....somebody reversed the numbers!!!!! (NT) Message #4 Posted by Randy Smith on 1 Mar 2004, 2:04 a.m., in response to message #3 by Old Man I have a Triumphator mechanical calculator that I use from time to time. It certainly is not pocketable as it weighs about 20 lbs (10 kilos)! But it certainly makes you appreciate the engineering that went in to building it.

Re: HPs are great but don't you just love "Mechanicals" Message #5 Posted by Victor Koechli on 1 Mar 2004, 4:49 a.m., in response to message #1 by Mike Simply gorgeous! Where did you get it, and for how much? Cheers, Victor

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