HP-50gII Discussion (split from 15c CE thread)

[f16falcona46]

Note: this is a previous post that was moved from the other thread.

I actually prefer the color scheme of the 50g (white/orange on black) and its keyboard layout because of its greater contrast. And the non-gridded nature of its layout makes it easier for me to locate they key I need to press (along with the different coloration of the digit keys).

The nitpicks I have are mainly:

• The arrow keys should have their stack functions (SWAP, VIEW, etc.) printed.
• It would be nice to support SDHC (or even SDXC), even if the software couldn't use the entire space. SDSC cards are hard to come by these days.
• A more modern connector than Mini-USB.
• Stronger (more rigid and more likely to stay closed) battery cover.
• It would be nice if the ENTER key was a dedicated hinged key, like LS, RS, and ALPHA.
  

but to be honest, even if the 50g was sold in the same form as before, I would buy it. I'm mainly into the key feel and the way the various parts of the calculator software are integrated together. The most important for me is that the features of the calculator feel like a coherent whole.