Re: Evolution of the HP17B - prototype to current in pictures Message #8 Posted by Keith Midson on 2 Dec 2010, 6:36 p.m., in response to message #7 by Massimo Gnerucci (Italy)
I think I remember seeing one of these on TAS a few years ago - my bid was far too low from memory! Don't suppose you want to sell it to me Massimo? ;)
My prototype seems to be a very early one - there are a few differences from the final design. The battery compartment is very different (batteries slot into the end of the calculator, rather than on the bottom), layout of keys are different, overall size is also slightly smaller. Unfortunately it doesn't work (maybe it never did?).
Cheers, Keith
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