Why HP 42S for Electrical Engineering?

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My first HP calculator as an EE student was the HP-28C, considered the first RPL calculator. A year later I upgraded to the 28S which I used up to about 8 years ago when the battery door failed completely, I then got a 50g.

I've tried the 42S, but in my opinion it's no match for the RPL calculators. Perhaps the only advantage is a more compact size.

I now mostly use a computer, but have a 50g on the side.
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