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HP 15C LE, Program Display Format Control
Message #1 Posted by Uli on 19 Jan 2013, 5:41 p.m.

I have bought a 15C LE. But I am not very happy with it. Self test is not working in correct way. It doesnt matter, if calculation is okay. But today I found ot, that the programm "Display Format Control" (you can find it in the actual handbook and also in that one from the 80s)does not work correctly. The steps from 9....0 are not shown correctly. After starting you see "0" after some sec only.

The old calculators are running correctly. Also the emu on my iPhone 4s.

In my opinion the 15C LE is a "Made in China" product. If you like this calculator type, try to get one made in the 80s.

Kind regards Uli

      
Re: HP 15C LE, Program Display Format Control
Message #2 Posted by Gerson W. Barbosa on 19 Jan 2013, 5:54 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Uli

Try the procedure described at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01788371&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=81575. It applies to the HP 15c LE as well.

Hope this helps.

Gerson.

P. S.: The following article might also be of help:

http://www.hpmuseum.org/cgi-sys/cgiwrap/hpmuseum/articles.cgi?read=1089

Edited: 19 Jan 2013, 5:58 p.m.

      
Re: HP 15C LE, Program Display Format Control
Message #3 Posted by Reth on 19 Jan 2013, 10:44 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Uli

Quote:
In my opinion the 15C LE is a "Made in China"
No kidding? :)
      
Re: HP 15C LE, Program Display Format Control
Message #4 Posted by Fabricio on 19 Jan 2013, 11:55 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Uli

BTW: Any news, over-hearings, or something about this model current production?

A couple of weeks ago I dropped the one I use from my desk, and it formed like a small groove in the metallic face plate, so I´m really considering buying another one. Should I run for it, or I still can take my time?

            
Re: HP 15C LE, Program Display Format Control
Message #5 Posted by Ethan Conner on 20 Jan 2013, 1:22 a.m.,
in response to message #4 by Fabricio

Just an observation but it seems to me for most of last year the HP-15C le could be had for 120 to 130 dollars from several sellers. Took a look around tonight and it seems that they are now listing for 169 dollars.


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