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| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
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Rating:  179 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Linux
Color: Black Face
Media: Electronics
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Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 4
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Operating System: N/A
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1
CPU Type: AMD Athlon
Processors: 1
System Memory: 128000
Memory Type: DRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Graphics RAM: 256
Native Resolution: 640x480
Display Size: 669.2913385827
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 3.4 x 0.9
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MPN: F2229AA#ABA
Model: F2229AA#ABA
UPC: 882780502291
EAN: 0882780613300
ASIN: B000GTPRPS
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Excellent Calculator January 26, 2009
Robert F. Cairo
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been using the HP50G for about a week, now. I decided to retire my HP48GX because the HP48GX is now a collector's item.
The HP50G is, overall, an excellent calculator. The keyboard has a good tactile feel with a nice subaudible click. This calculator is vastly superior to the over-rated TI-89 Titanium. The HP50G will do everything the TI-89 Ti can do and then some. The HP50G has built-in functions for vector calculus, vector manipulation (dot product and cross product) and the matrix tools are very good.
The contrast of the screen is good. You can set the calculator to put the equations in "Textbook" form (TI's "Pretty Print). But unlike the TI-89, the text is larger and easier to read.
The contrast of the keyboard is much better than the nightmare of the TI-89 TI keyboard. The secondary and tertiary functions are orange and white against a black background; very visible.
Many of the old programs needed to increase the usefulness of the HP48G/HP48GX series are now built-in. It is necessary to use the calculator in the "Reverse Polish Notation" (RPN) mode in order to get the most functionality. Intermediate results during calculations are put on the stack and you don't have to hit a stupid Answer button to manipulate intermediate results.
There are a few negative features, though.
1) Many people have already mentioned the problem of the default keytime setting being set incorrectly for fast input of duplicate digits. The fix is very simple: type 300 then press the [CAT]button, access the [--> KEYTIME] command, press [ENTER] and the problem is fixed. After several years of complaint, you would have thought HP would have changed the default setting.
2) The keyboard functions are semi-redundant. If you press the [SYMB] key you get some of the functions available from the [CALC], [ALG], [ARITH] and [TRIG] keys but not all. I get the impression that the key's were assigned to a couple committees and they didn't talk to each other. The assignment of functions to keys certainly should have been more efficient. That would have freed keys to allow for the inclusion of the double-size [ENTER] key that should be there but isn't.
I think that part of the problem is that the HP50G tries to be both an Algebraic and RPN calculator at the same time.
3) The calculator is a power-hog. After a week of hard use, my batteries are at about 56% power. There is an available program from hpcalc.org called BATSTAT that will allow you to monitor battery status. However, the HP50G will run on power from the USB cable.
4) Unlike my old HP48GX, a "warm start" is necessary to add libraries to the memory. The manual does not make that clear. Just press [ON] and [F3] at the same time and you're all set.
Despite my nitpicking, this is a great product. At the prices it is being sold for ($100) this is a steal of a deal. Do yourself a favor, buy this calculator, learn RPN (its not hard) and you'll never be sorry. This is a necessary tool if you are an engineering student. If you are using a TI, you can make like much easier for yourself. Now that Carly has been given the boot, maybe HP will get back on track with its calculators.
great product, hp is fantastic. January 6, 2009
Ftahsokar Fulgencio
it is a good calculator exelentes functions, a little complicated to use but with very good answers.
Directional Drilling Dream December 1, 2008
M. Graves
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After using the HP49G then moving over to the HP50G, it is amazing how far things have come in 10 years. The computation is so much faster I don't know why I didn't switch sooner. Considering when you're on the rig floor computing your curve, the HP50G is amazing. It is worth its weight in gold for a Directional Driller. You can compute any changes in TVD or surveys with a company hand or client breathing down your neck in a matter of moments, not minutes. If you are thinking about this calculator and wondering if you should get it...the answer is YES!!! Anti-collision calculations is also done very fast. I use EasyDrill (goodle easydrill on geocities) software on mine and it does a great job. I would highly recommend it. The ability to input multiple wells for one pad and then calculate anti-collision is great.
5 Star ReviewThe HP50G is a robust graphing scientific calculator November 22, 2008
QS3000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have an HP49G+ and now I bought this mainly for the much better keyboard feeling and the serial connectivity option. Due to its black color it reminds more of a TI instead of an HP but this is not a problem. Some comments found on other sites about the display are not true. It is as bright as that of the HP49G+ and has the same functionality but somehow it fits more information. The HP50G formats a 512 MB SD card faster than the HP49G+ and it feels a little heavier due to the 4 AAA batteries (the 49G+ uses only three). The keyboard is SOOOO SOFT and has nothing to do with that of the 49G+ (no noise at all when you press buttons, no missing keystrokes). The soft deluxe case is a plus and the CD has everything you need to get you going. The serial cable is missing and I have to make one myself since HP does not have one yet in the market. In any case, if you are a student or scientist you need one. The menus are better than those found on the titanium TI89, and the HP50G is not as heavy as the TI is. Not to mention that the lettering brings to mind that of the good old HP48GX. We all know that HP has been making calculators for many many years and now they are back with a robust product that is here to stay and can win the competition. Add its price of $124 with free shipping and no tax and then ask yourself: what more do I need? Nothing. Go get one!!
Great Calculator November 9, 2008
Eduardo Olivares Jr. (Las Vegas, NV USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great calculator, I've had it for about a month now.
It does have a bit of a learning curve.
I had to spend about 2 hours reading the online guide in order to learn how to use the different graphs, as well as how to work with the new menus, use RPN, and other things like solving simultaneous equations.
One thing I really like is that this calculator (unlike the TI 89) has a equation writer. If you have a large and complex equation you are able to input it in without using alot of parentheses, (()(())). You can also edit the equations inside of the equation writer. With this you have alot less mistakes and if you do make a mistake it's usually obvious that the equation doesn't look just like it should.
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