HP 50g Graphing Calculator by Hewlett Packard
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Digital camera reviews of HP 50g Graphing Calculator
Digital camera Review: Amazing product
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this calculator for its abilities and functions. It has even more features than the best TI calculator can offer, and it's cheaper. It has excellent variable handling, which I frequently use. This also has amazing programming capabilities, including programming on the calculator itself. It even can run C programs using an HP compiler. Everything about it user intuitive and the calculator is a dream to use. And the fact that has RPN made it very attractive to me as a functional calculator. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is in need of a graphing calculator.
Thus, you should just buy it right now and love it forever.
Digital camera Review: An HP Calculator to be Proud Of
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought that I would never own another HP graphing calculator after I purchased an hp49g some years ago. I am a huge fan of RPN and own an hp33s which I think is great for its features and usability. The hp50g is not for the beginner, this is a power calculator for college students in math or engineering, professionals, and firmware hobbyists. This calculator just works out of the box. The keys are firm but responsive, unlike the hp49g which required lots of force to activate the buttons. Also I haven't been able to find any errors in the calculations, also unlike the hp49g which required a firmware upgrade to correct blatant math errors. I think this latest model restores some hope for hp's future offerings - it's not just a printer cartridge company any more...Digital camera Review: An exemplar of the scientific calculator.
Summary: 5 Stars
First, one must understand that HP is the company who invented the scientific calculator. HP calculator owners have a fierce loyalty to the brand, not just because of the HP calculator heritage, but because of the fact that these machines have a long history of accuracy and indestructability. Recent models have suffered somewhat in the latter attribute, however HP has attempted to make good on complaints and have come out with the 50G to address the problems with the previous top-of-the-line, the 49G+.
In short, this is the most powerful calculator in the world. It has a fairly wonderful CAS (computer algebra system) which can solve both numeric and symbolic problems. It does so better and generally faster than the main competitor from Texas. But the best features of this HP go far beyond its basic capabilities.
The 50G, like its predecessor HPs, is programmed in RPL, not BASIC. BASIC is just plain inefficient. On top of that, SysRPL is also available for those wanting to get into the calculator and make it do incredible things at incredible efficiency. Not for the faint of heart, SysRPL really flies. If that isn't fast enough, there's a freely available C compiler, which extends the machine's efficiencies further.
HP calculators use what is called RPN for basic arithmetic. Although there's a learning curve, shallower than many newbies would claim, this makes the calculator a powerhouse for solving quick-and-dirty calculations, even complex ones. Once one learns how to use RPN, one will never go back to the much less efficient algebraic. For those wedded to algebraic entry, this HP does that, too.
If you are serious about mathematics, this is the only machine you should consider. Forget the Texas products and get the real deal. You won't be sorry you did so.
Digital camera Review: Another Great HP Calculator
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using HP calculators since 1974 and they just keep getting better and better. The HP 50g is the culmination of superior design, ease of use, durability and value. RPN may take a bit of training to get comfortable with, but once one does one forgets that all the others have an "=" key. I have bolstered my career with HP calculators and continue to do such even today. If you want a product that can handle any rigor of math engineering, finance etc. this is the machine. there are few products I've owned that match the HP reliability and that is why I stay with the best.Digital camera Review: Another great HP calculator.
Summary: 5 Stars
A great HP calculator. I have also used at TI-89 but it takes me much longer to do the math, so I returned it for a full refund and bought this HP 50G graphing calculator.
I am happy I purchased another great product from HP! Another satisfied customer.