Re: 30b Dead 5 Key Message #8 Posted by Mark Harman on 27 Jan 2011, 2:46 p.m., in response to message #7 by Mike Morrow
I'm with you, Mike. The overlays are terrible in terms of ink quality. There are some printing processes that won't wear off that HP could use. It seems like these were printed on a laser printer or something. I think they need to use dye sublimation.
I have, at the time being, given up on using the overlay (after going through a replacement one) and have memorized the layout of the programming function set. I actually like the clean look without the overlay even though I agree with you that the programming nomenclature should be printed on the base of the keyboard, as the Black Scholes function is. However, HP wanted to keep things clean and non-confusing as possible for the majority of users who won't program. I was told this decision was based on input from marketing studies and financial educators.
I also agree with you regarding the overall design of the 30b. It really is a great calculator and I haven't had any problems with my keyboard, either. My opinion is that it the finest financial calculator on the market today. I think it is even better than a 12c or 17bII+ and it is certainly far beyond anything competitors offer.
Regards,
Mark
Edited: 27 Jan 2011, 3:12 p.m.
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