What would your ideal HP calc look like now?

[David Hayden]

I think there is room for 2 form factors. One is something that fits easily in a shirt pocket. You can hold and operate it with just one hand. This would be like the Woodstocks or the 30b/34s. The second is a graphing calc: larger display. To me the advantage of the large display is that it can show input forms for applications.

Fast, lots of memory, I/O.

I like RPN for entry and programming. The nearly flat learning curve of a keystroke programmable is ideal for students and quick calculation.

I'd rather see calcs that evolve over time instead of ones that are replaced every few years. I wonder if the 41 series would continue to sell if it had been updated over the years to the point of the 41CL now.

A really nice, intuitive interface. Detailed on-board help.

Clear, detailed manuals. These should be available in printed form. I wish HP would team with an on-demand printer to make manuals available.

Dave