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Interesting HP-32E with comma for decimal point
Message #1 Posted by Michael de Estrada on 16 June 2010, 5:40 p.m.

The HP-32E in this auction uses a comma (,) for the decimal (radix) point and a period (.) as the thousands separator. Note that the serial number on the back of the case has an asterisk (*) as a prefix to indicate this convention. I have converted one of my Spice units to this convention by cutting a jumper on the power circuitry board inside the calculator.

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Re: Interesting HP-32E with comma for decimal point
Message #2 Posted by Bart (UK) on 16 June 2010, 6:45 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Michael de Estrada

I have one like that given to me from Brazil (made in Singapore though). Probably made for the likes of continental Europe (UK uses period for decimal like the US).

            
Re: Interesting HP-32E with comma for decimal point
Message #3 Posted by Vieira, Luiz C. (Brazil) on 17 June 2010, 12:07 a.m.,
in response to message #2 by Bart (UK)

Hi;

actually the comma for decimals and period for thousands applies to Brazilian standard, too. I also have a Woodstock with a LED display that happens to use comma instead of period. IŽll post pictures later (have to find the LED display, first...)

Cheers.

Luiz (Brazil)


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