Thinking about an HP-41CL

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(07-24-2016 05:05 PM)smp Wrote:  Now, if I could only score a good rechargeable battery pack for it. Does anyone have any good pointers for that?

I also found this battery shield on eBay (I have not yet purchased):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162095517736?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Has anyone used one of these (I've never seen one of these before)? If so, do you recommend using one, or is it a waste of time?

Get some rechargeable N cells and a suitable charger, I have been using that for years.

I suppose the shield is to protect the contacts from leaking batteries. Having used alkalines, NiCd N cells, NiMH N cells as well as HP's rechargeable pack over the years without any leaks, I do not think you need that. Just remember to take out the batteries when you do not use your calculator for a longer time.

I just entered the 41CL crowd by updating my early 41CV just a few weeks ago. I upgraded my old 41CV (bought in '81, I did not sell it, I kept it!). Now it is making my Halfnut CXs pale a bit.
It is so solid (after some internal repairs) and snappy. That dog slow ED program (built in CX text editor) just flies!