Flush and recessed displays of hp 27s calculator.

[Steve Simpkin]

(06-13-2024 03:28 AM)bxparks Wrote:  

(06-12-2024 06:22 PM)Rafa Wrote:  I don't like toyish and flimsy feel of an utilitarian calculator even though it's very capable and that's one reason i would still be happily willing to pay for an old, even algebraic, hp calculator.

Totally understand that you want your calculator to "spark joy". I think the difference is that I don't consider the Casios (at least the 9750GIII and the CG-50 that I own) to be utilitarian. I consider them to be amazing feats of engineering: packing so much, into something so small, for such affordable prices. I just wish they were RPN.

Yes I am quite impressed by my Casio fx-991EX and color fx-CG50 and include them in my calculator rotation. I am particularly impressed by the fx-CG50's ability to get almost a year out of 4 AAA batteries despite having a backlit color LCD! I much prefer RPN/RPN and my HP-48SX is my prefered weapon of choice for work, but I do like variety when using calculators as a hobby. The Casios provide great functionality for the price, particularly the fx-9750GIII.