Casio fx-9750GIII vs. HP35s - Professional Use

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(12-14-2023 07:28 PM)wb.c Wrote:  Now that the HP35s has bit the dust, and prices for even used ones are well over $300. If I was a professional that required a capable programable calculator, I would grab a Casio fx-9750GIII for $45.95 from my local Walmart instead. I just noticed this calculator the other day, and its surprising how packed with features it is (basically a TI-84 Plus CE), but more importantly, it is programable in basic and in python, and you can save program and add more via usb. I mean, for actual professional use, honestly, why even keep the extremely limited HP35s at this point?
The Casio costs even less than the HP did before it was discontinued.

Thoughts?

You have to also take into account that many pros will only use RPN, not an algebraic calculator. The price of an HP RPN or new SwissMicros calculator is well worth the difference to us, as well as the SM being less than the price of a well-used 35s.