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OT: Casio fx-603P Message #1 Posted by Jean-Michel on 11 May 2010, 1:42 p.m. Hi all, yes, I know, it's not exactly the right place to say it, but since they were very powerfull high-end calculators back in the 80's-90's, I thought some of you would perhaps be interested in knowing that there are two (2) CASIO fx-603p (yes, 603, not 602) on sale on eB**. Unfortunately, prices are as crazy as these calculators are rare... As an happy owner of a venerable and still functionning fx-602p, I would have been very pleased to discover how improved it may have been with its successor, but I will keep on satisfying myself by watching photos and reading datasheets of it... Kind regards.

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #2 Posted by Johnny Bjoern Rasmussen on 11 May 2010, 2:27 p.m., in response to message #1 by Jean-Michel I formerly owned a FX-602P. It was a great little wonder no doubt about that. Johnny

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #3 Posted by marais on 11 May 2010, 6:03 p.m., in response to message #2 by Johnny Bjoern Rasmussen I got myself an FX602P in 1981 and still keep it as one of my favourite calculators (got myself a spare, to be honest). I did not know about the 603 until a few years ago, I saw one in Prague in a supermarket and was stupid enough not to buy one. I immediately recognized the 602 heritage, and I thought, wow, they are releasing a new model, let's buy one for $3 less once they show up in France. Bummer! From what I read, the 603 was not a huge success. It was sold in Japan for a while, and part of the stock went to eastern europe. I wish I bought the model I saw in Prague, but for new, the 602 (and my HP calcs) must do the job.

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #4 Posted by hugh steers on 11 May 2010, 7:09 p.m., in response to message #3 by marais i saw some of these some time ago on ebay (somewhat cheaper too), but i dont really want one. it looks, to me, a lot later built. Japan market only? Also, plastic case etc. The 602p and 502p are cracking machines tho'

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #5 Posted by Michael Plant on 11 May 2010, 8:12 p.m., in response to message #4 by hugh steers The 603p is actually metal, not plastic. I like it a lot. I also have two 602p's. Hard to say which I prefer, but from a strict "in the hand, user experience" perspective I'd have to say the advantage goes to the 602p. It's considerably smaller and lighter. However, the 2 line display of the 603 and the additional functionality is nice... I definitely prefer its looks, overall.

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #6 Posted by hugh steers on 12 May 2010, 8:17 a.m., in response to message #5 by Michael Plant wow. maybe i should have got one when they were cheaper. i was judging by the pictures.

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #7 Posted by Paul Dale on 12 May 2010, 3:31 a.m., in response to message #1 by Jean-Michel When my first HP (a 34c) died I replaced it with a 602p. Had a lot of fun programming that one (and cramming lots into its miserly 512 bytes). It served me well for close to a decade before it went bad too. Finally replaced by a HP-28s which was also a lot of fun. I wouldn't mind getting a 603p... - Pauli

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #8 Posted by Howard Lazerson on 12 May 2010, 11:17 p.m., in response to message #7 by Paul Dale I have 2 working fx-602p's plus peripherals and manuals if anybody is interested

Re: OT: Casio fx-603P Message #9 Posted by Paul Dale on 13 May 2010, 4:02 a.m., in response to message #8 by Howard Lazerson I'm more than a bit interested. Which peripherals? I used to have the cassette/music interface and the thermal printer. - Pauli

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