Understanding Units

[ChanTran]

I haven't bought the Prime yet but trying it out with the simulator and I don't seem to be able to understand how to use units. I read the manual but still at a loss.

[cdmackay]

I made some limited notes on it a while back, which say:

CONVERT()
CONVERT(1_m,0_inch)

Shortcuts
1_(m) Sto▸ _cm
entering n_ automatically adds the ()

Menu
Enter number, then Units key
Can’t use Ans
need to Copy/Paste answer from previous lines
select from dimension and chosen unit
touch Sto▸ on screen (or key)
press Units key
select to dimension and chosen unit
Enter


And see also the Units48 app if you like the HP48 way of doing units.

[ChanTran]

You know it's kind of me trying to find reasons to buy the Prime. So far it seems I would get lost instead. I have both the 48SX and GX and the 50G. I like the 48GX most but then the display is very low in contrast (the SX is even worst) so I ended up using the simulator all the time.

[cdmackay]

Yup, I know what you mean.

I think the Prime shines for graphics (especially interactive), and for algebraic symbolic maths. The stats tools are also excellent.

For regular calculator use, I much prefer an RPN or RPL model.

[Liamtoh Resu]

The attached files show two screens to convert six feet to meters.

The process is easier on my hp35s and hp33s.

Now I will have to figure out this problem on my hp50g.