The lack of handling root functions in hp prime

[John P]

(12-30-2018 01:03 PM)Komanguy Wrote:  

(12-30-2018 12:07 PM)grsbanks Wrote:  What he said.

But with a big caveat.

Without wanting to over-simplify the situation with sweeping generalizations, this is definitely an age thing. I fall firmly into the category of users described above. I want a physical device with real keys on it and I too think better using a pad and a pencil, which means that a real calculator is what I want to use. Why do I stick with my 41C, which is a machine released 40 years ago? Because it fits my needs without me having to change the way I work most effectively.

However, I can't ignore the up and coming generation of youngsters who prefer to embrace technology to a far greater degree than I do. For these guys, there really is very little point in using a physical device because it's just one more thing to haul around and clutter up the briefcase (for those who still use one).

The calculator's days are numbered now, I have no doubt of that. But isn't that the very reason why there are places like this, the "Museum of HP Calculators?" Even if we can't preserve the physical hardware (many of us here are doing what we can about that in personal collections!), we can at least preserve information about it in the hope that future generations will be inspired to find out what all the fuss was about.

Here’s my study setup:

The biggest ipad for ebooks, though I prefer hard books.
My physical notebook to have bigger working space
My prime for calculations.

I dont like use small portions of screen to read and write on.
It can be weird but I use the notebook because no ipad nor convertible can give me such big space. One space for readings, one for writings, one for calculations.

I respect your preferences, nothing wrong with with them. They already have convertibles with 15.6 in. touch screens so tiny spaces are no problem anymore. I thing 2019 will be good year to move on to the next level.
Cheers.