HP Forum Archive 19

[ Return to Index | Top of Index ]

I think my collection is complete... Message #1 Posted by Mark Henderson on 9 Nov 2010, 9:24 p.m. My passion is for LED models, been working on my collection, which stands as follows today (all are working and in good condition, with a few "extras" for parts etc.). I don't think I have any others I want? Am I missing any obvious examples?!?! HP35 (with bug) HP80 HP45 HP70 HP55 HP65 (currently 2 with repaired card readers) HP25 HP25C (needs ACT chip) HP19C HP67 (with repaired card reader) HP34C HP38C HP41C HP33S HP35S HP50g

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #2 Posted by Michael Meyer on 9 Nov 2010, 10:26 p.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson Not a pocket machine, but the HP-97 is a beautiful example of engineering. I think you'd enjoy it.

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #3 Posted by Donald Williams on 9 Nov 2010, 10:47 p.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson Congratulations on your quest. You certainly have collected the main ingredients of a quality collection. If your intention was to collect "all" the LED models, my list (if I have everything correct) has a total of 28. HP 97 HP 92 HP 91 HP 81 HP 80 HP 70 HP 67 HP 65 HP 55 HP 46 HP 45 HP 38 E HP 38 C HP 37 E HP 35 HP 34 C HP 33 C HP 33 E HP 32 E HP 31 E HP 29 C HP 27 HP 25 HP 25 C HP 22 HP 21 HP 19 C HP 10 Since you plainly exhibit the irrational behavior of the ordinary HP collector, I am sure you will not stop now. I still need the HP 70 and HP 81.

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #4 Posted by Mark Henderson on 10 Nov 2010, 5:32 p.m., in response to message #3 by Donald Williams Ok so you've convinced me I need to continue!

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #5 Posted by Steven Ellis on 13 Nov 2010, 2:13 p.m., in response to message #3 by Donald Williams Heh, strange coincidence: the HP81 is one of the only two LED models that I own, and one of the only two that you *don't* own.

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #6 Posted by Donald Williams on 13 Nov 2010, 5:47 p.m., in response to message #5 by Steven Ellis This situation cannot be allowed to continue. We need to trade.

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #7 Posted by Karl Schneider on 9 Nov 2010, 11:50 p.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson Mark -- Although you stated that your 'passion' was for LED models, you have one LCD model (HP-41C) from the LED era, as well as a few modern examples. Your LED collection is missing the rare and pricey HP-27. The HP-41CX, HP-15C, HP-16C, HP-42S, HP-27S, and HP-17BII are among the most desirable LCD models from the 1980's. The HP-41CX is the epitome of the HP-41 series, and has some functionality that cannot be added to an HP-41C/CV. The HP-16C is unique among HP models. For LED models, I have only an HP-35 (no bug) and an HP-34C. -- KS

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #8 Posted by Mark Henderson on 10 Nov 2010, 5:35 p.m., in response to message #7 by Karl Schneider My first calc was a Sinclair Scientific (!), then HP-25 and then HP-41C - so that is why it's in my collection! If I have to do some REAL work the 41C is probably my first choice...! I'm quite interested in the HP27, but honestly I've fallen in love with the C versinos of LED calcs and that is preventing me from falling in love with the 27! Well, that and the massive prices they command!!!

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #9 Posted by Matthias Wehrli on 10 Nov 2010, 12:26 a.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson I think you miss the HP-91, HP-92, HP-97, HP-97S..... and certainly the HP-95C... good luck!

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #10 Posted by Mark Henderson on 10 Nov 2010, 5:36 p.m., in response to message #9 by Matthias Wehrli I've come very close to getting a 97, but I fear my office mates would tease me too much (you see, I use all of my collection daily at work (on rotation, of course! Today it's the 19C :-) ))

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #11 Posted by Ed Sowell on 11 Nov 2010, 10:36 p.m., in response to message #10 by Mark Henderson If you're afraid of leaving a paper trail that curious eyes might drift across seeing all your coding errors, just don't turn Trace on :-)

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #12 Posted by Mark Henderson on 12 Nov 2010, 1:03 a.m., in response to message #11 by Ed Sowell Just knowing the decimal point on the 19C has that tiny HP logo on it makes it a favorite!

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #13 Posted by Walter B on 10 Nov 2010, 1:18 a.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson If you collect LED pocket models, you miss some Woodstocks (21, 22, 27, 29C) and some Spices (31, 32, 33, 33C, 37) still. At least I don't see a reasonable line excluding these from your collection ;) Good luck in hunting!

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #14 Posted by Mark Henderson on 10 Nov 2010, 5:38 p.m., in response to message #13 by Walter B You make a good point!!? See my thoughts on 27, above. 21 and 22 just haven't gotten to me yet? I have a good 21 emulator on my iPhone, perhaps that's enough?? A 33C would fill my LED+C desires, but the lower 3x range don't really excite me enough...

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #15 Posted by Walter B on 12 Nov 2010, 9:59 a.m., in response to message #14 by Mark Henderson Thanks for your kind words?

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #16 Posted by Eddie W. Shore on 10 Nov 2010, 10:52 a.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson Impressive collection, Mark.

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #17 Posted by Mark Henderson on 10 Nov 2010, 5:41 p.m., in response to message #16 by Eddie W. Shore Thank you, it is a disease, but that's why we're all here, right?!

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #18 Posted by Eddie W. Shore on 12 Nov 2010, 9:53 a.m., in response to message #17 by Mark Henderson LOL Same here, I am going to get the 27S next week - can't wait.

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #19 Posted by Steve Perkins on 10 Nov 2010, 4:21 p.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson Looks like you can quit. So stop bidding against me (smiles). An impressive collection with some hard to find models.

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #20 Posted by Mark Henderson on 10 Nov 2010, 5:42 p.m., in response to message #19 by Steve Perkins Thank you, maybe I'll stop bidding against you?

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #21 Posted by aj04062 on 10 Nov 2010, 10:03 p.m., in response to message #20 by Mark Henderson We could all collude to keep the prices down. Hmmm. I've got: HP97 (I agree very nicely engineering and easier to repair) HP65 (fully repaired FINALLY) HP55 3 (two adjacent serial # calcs with all docs), 1 FOR SALE HP45 HP35 3; last model, 2nd Gen, raised dot with bug HP10 HP75D HP95LX HP200LX HP41C with reader & modules HP48S, SX, G, GX HP50G HP20S HP32S HP32S 50th Aniv HP11C HP12C HP19B HP33S Unison 811-C (almost counts, has HP Red LED...) Crap, I didn't know I had this many till I tallied them...

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #22 Posted by Steve S on 10 Nov 2010, 10:04 p.m., in response to message #1 by Mark Henderson ...After a quick scan, I'm surpised that apparently no one has mentioned the HP-1. LED, no...???

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #23 Posted by John B. Smitherman on 10 Nov 2010, 10:41 p.m., in response to message #22 by Steve S Imagine a modern HP-97. How awesome would that be? Regards, John

Re: I think my collection is complete... Message #24 Posted by Mark Henderson on 11 Nov 2010, 12:28 a.m., in response to message #23 by John B. Smitherman Hmm - the HP-01 - yes, LED, but, no RPN :-( I'd still like one, though. Too bad they command >>$2k these days...

[ Return to Index | Top of Index ]

Go back to the main exhibit hall