Re: What is the newest HP 49g+ model Message #2 Posted by Vieira, Luiz C. (Brazil) on 25 Jan 2006, 11:06 p.m., in response to message #1 by Joe Edwards
Hi, Joe;
I own one of each, and my HP49G+ seems to be from the the first lote or close to it. After uploading the newer, 2.0 OS version, it seems to me it is more stable, more reliable. It used to miss keys frequently, I don't remember having this happening enough times to bother me after the upgrade.
About the HP49G+, what I actually take as big advantages over the HP48GII are:
1 - memory space - more than 1MBytes available, expandable through SD card; the HP48GII reduces the user RAM to about 80KBytes;
2 - upgradable OS;
3 - larger LCD - the HP49G has extra lines (don't recall how many), enough to show 7 stack levels (medium font size) against 5 in the HP48GII.
As you mentioned, the HP49G+ has USB connection against RS232 in the HP48II. If you are using old computers, they all have RS232 and you should add extra hardware plus drivers to add connectivity support for the HP49G+, while it is easier to the HP48GII. Interesting: both share the same connector, meaning you can use ones cable in the other. Not necessary to mention that it does not mean one connecting through the other door...
I also agree with the look.
Others will surely add their impressions.
Cheers.
Luiz (Brazil)
Edited: 25 Jan 2006, 11:20 p.m.
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