About DM32

[Vincent Weber]

(05-17-2023 09:03 AM)Thomas Radtke Wrote:  

(05-17-2023 08:05 AM)Vincent Weber Wrote:  "HP-35S done right" is called Plus42

The 42S is conceptually quite different from the 32SII. I have no problems admitting that the 42S was more powerful, and that the additional functionalty of the 32SII might not have been implemented in a way as perfect as I wish it to be. But still its concept appeals me more, and so I was quite happy about the 35s. At least, until all those bugs were discovered. Back then I was convinced HP wouldn't leave the 35s as it was, and would present a 35sII shortly after that. We know that didn't happen, of course.

Anyway, the 42S is not made for me.

Nice SM is recreating the 32SII, but I have two of them in good shape and wouldn't invest this kind of money in a machine I already have [and that might even have the better keyboard].

Go, SM ... waiting for something I'm finally interested in.

The 42S is not only more powerful, it is also not more complicated to use and doesn't require so many more keystrokes, as the common misconception says. Accessing the programming instructions requires sometimes even less keystrokes than on the 32SII, thanks to sticky menus. There was only an accessbility problem with ROLLUP, X<>, %CH and VIEW, and the extra row of keys of Plus42 fixes that.

The big thing that 32SII/35S have than the 42 doesn't have is algebraic equations that can be used in RPN programs. Plus42 adds them, in a way more powerful and comprehensive fashion than either the 32SII or the 35S, and even the 27S/17B...