From HP 41 to WP 34 S

[Dieter]

(02-07-2015 09:14 PM)garfy Wrote:  i had a HP41 Cv in 80's.. i sell it in 2005.

I have a 41C since 1981. Later I acquired two more 41CVs. ;-)

(02-07-2015 09:14 PM)garfy Wrote:  - i can use all my HP41 listings, like that, right ?

No. The 34s handles some things differently, for instance the Alpha register and the associated commands. Also the 34s has at least 16 digit precision, as opposed to merely 10 in the 41-series, so several mathematical/numerical programs will not work without adjustments.

On the other hand, porting 41-programs to the 34s usually is not too difficult.

(02-07-2015 09:14 PM)garfy Wrote:  i have four hp 41 magnetic card packs and 2 modules (HP 41 games, HP 67 magneticcards game, HP 41math..) and 20 listing programs i save on magnetic cards.

Many functions of the math module (as well as the combined Math/Stat Pac) are already integrated in the 34s, so you will not need additional software: Integration, root solving, matrix functions, various statistical distributions and special functions are part of a standard 34s. There also is a very comprehensive set of complex functions.

(02-07-2015 09:14 PM)garfy Wrote:  i didnt verify if there is a cable from WP34S and my Pc windows XP, to save programs ?

There once was a special programming cable that was used for flashing the 30B to become a 34s. This cable can also be used for transferring programs from a hardware 34s to the PC emulator. The emulator files then may be stored and recalled on your computer for later use, and finally you can transfer these programs from the emulator back to your hardware device.

This cable is no longer available. But other solutions have already been mentioned.

(02-07-2015 09:14 PM)garfy Wrote:  is the WP34S the best calculator ever (of course without graphics like the hp prime)
better than HP 42, or 35 S ?

There is no "best" calculator. For many uses the "best calculator" can be a simple four-function device. But the 34s has an extremely comprehensive instruction set and the accuracy of most functions is very high, up to 34 digits. I don't know of anything that comes close.

On the other hand the hardware has its limits, e.g. the number of keys, the display, the look and feel (HP's 30B is not a high end calculator) and of course there is no match for the expandability of the 41-series. At least a printer can be used (after a hardware modification).

(02-07-2015 09:14 PM)garfy Wrote:  do you know a magazine about WP 34 S, and HP calculators, with listings, tips, helm, beginning with the WP34S, .. etc

You just found it. :-)

Dieter