Customer Reviews:
 RPN, nothing like it January 27, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
As versatile a calculator as you will ever find with the famous proven HP quality and at Amazon's price a steal.
Better than the 49G+ January 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's mostly the same as the 49G+ I had, which had some broken keys. This 50G has a much better keyboard. Other than that, it's pretty much just as awesome as the 49G+.
HP 50g Scientific Calculator January 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The calculator is a superb device and is best used by those who need the sophistication of an advanced calculator. Be prepared to devote the time needed to study the User Guide (included CD) to fully understand how to use the calculator. Of course, the option of using RPN or conventional data entry is most appreciated. My applause to the engineers at Hewlett Packard.
A heck of a calc December 30, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very nice Calculator, tried it from a friend before buying it, so i knew I'd like it. Came on time and as described.
 48G Upgraders Take Note December 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a long time user of the HP 48G, which I accidentally dropped and broke a month ago. When I got on-line to purchase a new one, I decided to upgrade to the HP 50G. Overall, I am happy with the purchase and I do not regret my decision in the least. I thought it might be good to point out some differences that have caused some adjusting on my part to the calculator. First, the ENTER key has been moved from the upper left side of the calculator to the lower right. This still causes me to pause a second before entering in values. Second, the new ENTER location shifts the arithmetic function keys up one position, which causes me to hit the wrong function from time to time. Third, the calculator is not in RPN by default. You must go in and set this parameter in the MODE setting. For this reason, I recommend that you read at least the first two chapters of the users manual to get the calculator set up in a manner that will be most familiar to you, or to understand the default settings. Speaking of the users manual, the manual did not install from the provided CD onto my computer (I do not know why), and I ended up having to download it from the HP website. When I finally did get the manual, it was primarily written for the 49G instead of the 50G, which made some of the instructions incorrect or impossible. For example, at one point, I was instructed to hit the I/O key, which exists on the 48G and the 49G, but not on the 50G. If you are used to the 48G, and need to hit the ground running, then be aware of these changes.
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