HP 39gs vs HP 50g

[cyrille de brébisson]

Hello,

The 39g has, in theory the same function set as the 50g (minus the CAS. The HP40g does have the CAS)...

However, the 39g is organized in "sectors" where you do specific type of operations while the 50g is much more of an all at the same time system.

The net result is that the 50g does allow you to do more, more easely, BUT is harder to use...

Now, the Current HP flagship product, the HP Prime is (loosely) based on the 39g. But more expensive (120€)...

So, if you are strapped for cash, I would say go for the 39g. However, if you are OK spending 90€... Then you should definitely bite the bullet and spend the 120€ to get a HP Prime on amazon which is significantly better than both the 39 and the 50 (I know, some people will disagree here, let the flame war begin :-()

Note, I am working for HP and have been one of the main developers for all 3 calculators (39, 50 and Prime).

Cyrille