What would your ideal HP calc look like now?

[Manolo Sobrino]

(03-27-2014 06:44 PM)colinh Wrote:  Even in this forum of, presumably, HP aficionados you read statements (regarding the WP 43S) like, "what? $300? I'm not paying that! I wouldn't pay more than $100."

The quality of the keys, the display, the case, the software -- just doesn't enter into it. That's partly understandable, since you can get an entire computer or a reasonable smart phone for that amount. On the other hand, that attitude is directly responsible for the state of the world we live in. People get the governments and calculators they deserve.

Exactly.

That was my point when I was joking about an hypothetical Fluke calculator. Go to their website and learn how much such tools actually cost today.

I think it's OK to complain about poor design choices or to suggest possible improvements or strategies. But asking for things you're not willing to estimate how much they'll cost... I don't think that's for grown-ups.

I swear, I didn't know anything about this new Casio fx-FD10 when I posted that... it even looks like a Fluke! I should go out and buy some lottery tickets NOW (but now I'm just going to find out about the specs).