Re: HP Prime : new graphing calculator ?!
Message #7 Posted by Matthew Richards on 31 Mar 2013, 10:29 p.m.,
in response to message #6 by CompSystems
I would like to see an HP graphing calculator with a hi-res eInk display and a small power port to power an led light to illuminate the whole calculator (like a book light). That would really make it stand out from every calculator on the market. It would also reduce the power consumption. Also, angle the screen like they used to, so it could be seen better sitting on a desk. Maybe add some power management for the processor to let it run at different speeds depending on what it's doing (idle at 12Mhz and crunch at +250Mhz). It would also be nice to have the enter key back where it belongs and a clx that doesn't throw an error if the stack is empty. STO> should assume you want to store to an alpha char if you didn't put one on the stack (like the hp-67). My HP-67 is so elegant and easy to use, where my HP-50g is so powerful but awkward to use. Also, the ability to put rechargeable batteries in the calculator and have them charge when plugged it would be nice. My ham radio has a switch under the batteries to tell it if there are non-chargable, nicad, or nimh batteries in it. Sorry, we probably don't need another wish list that will never come true. Just dreaming. I've thought of making my own calculator with an arduino (or a raspberry pi), eink shield, and older HP calculator keys. With my raspberry pi, it would be easy run an emulator and a tft display.
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