Re: HP-65 Leather Case Tab Message #3 Posted by John Garza on 2 Mar 2007, 1:47 p.m., in response to message #2 by Palmer O. Hanson, Jr.
Yep, mine's broken too.
There is definitely a drop in quality between the LED machines and the LCDs. Some may say they're more rugged, but that's only because they're lighter. I wouldn't pay more than $100 for ANY HP LCD machine. On the other hand, I'd pay $1000+ for a state of the art machine that's built like a 67. But then, most people wouldn't, so that's why they don't exist. Most of the ones out there I classify as "kids toys" - and that includes the ones used for college & professional exams - kids need portable power to throw in a backpack & take to class. In the real world, it's all too easy to use a laptop, or if you want that handheld feel, run MathuPro on your cellphone. Let's face it - the only major market left for calculators IS "kids toys"!
-J
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