Salvaging the HP-33s and 35s

[Dieter]

(04-03-2014 08:14 AM)walter b Wrote:  How about using a cheap HP-30b, and enhancing it to become a WP 34S?

I really like the 34s, but for everyday use the 35s clearly is the better option. It has a better display, a better keyboard, it feels much more solid in your hands, and the most important functions are much (!) easier to access due to an optimized keyboard layout. Complex functions are limited, but more useable (there is a complex data type with direct display) and both HP Solve and Integrate are in a class of their own. The built-in equation mode adds a very nice way of solving problems. In other words, compared to the 34s most things can be done more straightforward, easier and faster.

Within the scope of the 35s, that is. There is no question that the 34s is far more capable and accurate (up to 34 digits). But I know why my trusted 35s is always by my side as well. Maybe the upcoming 31s (or whatever it will be called) can be an option.

Dieter