Re: 12c vs 19llb Message #4 Posted by Ron Ross on 2 Mar 2001, 8:54 a.m., in response to message #3 by Phil Berman
1st, HP lied! It doesn't have these functions out of the box. It is easily programmed however by the same methods used by the Hp11 or Hp15 methods but I don't believe is supports branching. That said, I would consider an HP 17BII.
It is the most powerful pocket calc available, is both algebraic or RPN, has all the financial functions of the Hp19, has 7K RAM, infared printer port, and is $80-90. You would not believe this by looking at this unassuming calc. All functions are available via softkeys (the keys with the arrows on them).
It is nearly identical to a 19 in functions and use(including hp solve and alpha numeric capabilities), but is more durable.
What it lacks, is the dedicated Alpha keypad, note pad, graphics, and trig functions. The notepad is easily simulated by hp solve. The graphics is all you are really giving up and the easier alpha entry.
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