Finally bought an HP-41

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So after 30 or so years I finally bought my first HP 41

Here's a story:

After I got my first job I decided to buy an HP calculator to program some pharmacokinetic calculations. I went to a store called Service Merchandise (remember them?) and bought a brand new 48SX. I remember at the time, 1992, that they were clearancing their remaining 41CX's for something like 79.99, but, of course I wanted the new fancy calculator.

To be fair I love my 48SX. I still have it and still use it, but in the back of my mind I always wish I had bought one of those clearanced 41s (and looking at Ebay now, I wish I had bought all of them).

So a few weeks ago I bought a rebuilt halfnut 41CX and card reader. After playing with it I have to say this thing is an absolute joy to use. I have a lot to learn about the differences between the RPL 48 and the 41, but so far it has been fun.

Anyway, my kids are less than impressed with my new calculator, but I thought you guys would appreciate my story. I'm also interested in your stories about getting your favorite HP calculator.