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it's here !!!
Message #1 Posted by Alberto Fenini on 6 Feb 2012, 6:22 p.m.

I know it's kind of childish, but I couldn't resist.
When I started collecting few years ago, I had never thought I would have one
I just wanted to share with everybody that my Red Dot is finally here...



The serial number (barely readable) is 1143A 02499
This unit is actually joining the rest of the family, a version 2 with raised dot, a more common version 3 and a very common version 4.
Should I consider opening this unit and replacing the key "." and restoring the silver trim or should I leave it the way it is ???
If of interest to anyone, I will post pics of the manual, which is also for the red dot, and of the power supply which to me looks very much older than the usual classic power supply
Take care everybody, Alberto

      
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Message #2 Posted by Michael de Estrada on 6 Feb 2012, 6:32 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Alberto Fenini

Fantastico ! Please don't restore it or open it. Antiques should be only carefully cleaned and left in their original condition. What is wrong with the "." key, anyway ?

            
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Message #3 Posted by Alberto Fenini on 6 Feb 2012, 6:57 p.m.,
in response to message #2 by Michael de Estrada

I agree with you, even if I have restored all my calcs, I feel I should only clean this one and nothing more.
The "." key is kind of molded, like if it was exposed to some high temperature or if it came in contact with some fire
but is fully working.
thanks for the comment !

                  
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Message #4 Posted by Giovanni Jimenez on 6 Feb 2012, 7:46 p.m.,
in response to message #3 by Alberto Fenini

Alberto

Could you please contact me ? Send me an email to gjimenezdorigo_at_yahoo.com

would like to talk about the HP-35 Red Dot (dont worry, won't try to buy it from you, I know these are invaluable ! ).

Thank you

Giovanni

                  
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Message #5 Posted by Michael de Estrada on 6 Feb 2012, 8:47 p.m.,
in response to message #3 by Alberto Fenini

I now see what you mean about the "." key. I certainly would not be concerned about this.

                        
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Message #6 Posted by Chuck on 6 Feb 2012, 8:50 p.m.,
in response to message #5 by Michael de Estrada

Could it be from those grand days of cigarettes for all?

                              
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Message #7 Posted by Michael de Estrada on 6 Feb 2012, 9:02 p.m.,
in response to message #6 by Chuck

Or a pipe ember.

                                    
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Message #8 Posted by aj04062 on 6 Feb 2012, 9:56 p.m.,
in response to message #7 by Michael de Estrada

Several calculators in my collection have these battle scars from old.

I agree, leave it.

                                          
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Message #9 Posted by Johnny Bjoern Rasmussen on 7 Feb 2012, 2:53 a.m.,
in response to message #8 by aj04062

Congrats! I agree with the others. I would never open it. Leave it as it is and be happy to finally own one.

Johnny

Edited: 7 Feb 2012, 2:53 a.m.

            
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Message #10 Posted by Alberto Fenini on 10 Feb 2012, 11:03 a.m.,
in response to message #2 by Michael de Estrada

Not even the silver trim ???????????????
Take care and have a nice weekend ! Alberto

                  
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Message #11 Posted by Massimo Gnerucci (Italy) on 10 Feb 2012, 3:43 p.m.,
in response to message #10 by Alberto Fenini

No, don't touch it! ;-)

Massimo

      
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Message #12 Posted by Massimo Gnerucci (Italy) on 7 Feb 2012, 3:25 a.m.,
in response to message #1 by Alberto Fenini

Congrats Alberto and welcome to the club! ;)

Looks like there's quite a few of them here in Italy...

Greetings,
Massimo

      
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Message #13 Posted by Ignazio Cara (Italy) on 7 Feb 2012, 7:19 a.m.,
in response to message #1 by Alberto Fenini

Welcome Alberto, another RD in Italy! BTW, how many 35 RD there are in Italy? A survey proposal.

Congratulazioni.

Ignazio

      
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Message #14 Posted by Paolo Reda on 7 Feb 2012, 4:13 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Alberto Fenini

Be very proud, enjoy this litle gem. I remember when I open the box of my RD...... Many many year ago... Paolo

      
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Message #15 Posted by Eddie W. Shore on 8 Feb 2012, 9:59 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Alberto Fenini

Happy dance Alberto! :).

      
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Message #16 Posted by aurelio on 9 Feb 2012, 4:21 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Alberto Fenini

complimenti Alberto, for your new entry, congratulations

      
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Message #17 Posted by Matthias Wehrli on 9 Feb 2012, 5:54 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Alberto Fenini

Crap, one more for you is one less for me ..... Keep it save ;)

            
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Message #18 Posted by Massimo Gnerucci (Italy) on 10 Feb 2012, 3:33 a.m.,
in response to message #17 by Matthias Wehrli

Matthias, you can't have everything!

Eheheheh :)))

Massimo


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