Could someone do a calculation on a real HP-21?

[Valentin Albillo]

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Hi. Thomas:

(01-07-2019 09:43 PM)Thomas Okken Wrote:  

(01-07-2019 03:25 PM)Valentin Albillo Wrote:  I'm not a collector myself but I have well in excess of 100 calculators

That statement can only be true if one assumes a highly unconventional definition of "collector."

Not really. I'm not a collector in the traditional sense because a typical collector is usually very intent on getting a complete collection of some sort, either all the models in general or at least all models of a particular series (say the five Voyagers) or type (say all the financial ones), etc., and also most collectors are extremely eager to lay their hands on some rare models, say a Red Dot HP-35,an HP-94, an HP-46, or an HP-95, ... and also rare HP-41C ROMs, accesories, books, etc.

Me, I don't care at all. I'm not interested in getting a rare model or accessory, or a complete or partial collection, I only get those models I like for the best functionality or looks, and care nothing about the rest. For instance, I paid good money for an HP-67 or an HP-34C but a Red Dot HP-35 or an HP-21 or an HP-80 leave me cold and I'm not interested in owning them.

Same with 41C ROMs (I'm only interested in the Advantage ROM and the PPC ROM, the rest I don't care) and all RPL models except for the the clamshell HP-28S (and that one only for the looks).

So you see, I'm not a collector. At least not a typical one.

Best regards.
V.
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