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edryer · (This post was last modified: 12-21-2013 10:22 PM by edryer.)

Hi Guys

I did use an HP41C for many years but unfortunately lost it so am looking for a replacement preferably one that can view the stack (larger LCD) and having used a work colleagues 48GX a few years ago was quite happy with it.

I now have the choice of one of the following Calculators from a friend and am not sure which one to choose. Both are in almost Mint condition, flawless LCD and come with original cases.

1. HP48G, soft case.
2. HP48SX, Original (82215A) 128K RAM Card, Aide memoire booklet, soft case.

I'll be primarily using the Calculator for probability to graduate level. I don't need anything fancy and the old 48GX I used was fine so I am assuming the 48G will be. However I like the look of the 48SX (might be silly but love the keyboard colors) and I guess being expandable the 128K card could store some RPL if I write it for solving some problems.

Also the 48GX I used a while ago was a bit sluggish at times (not annoying though just an observation) so I assume the 48SX will be somewhat slower?

Build Quality? I notice the 48SX has a proper HP inlayed label, whilst the 48S, 48G and 48GX are just printed!

thanks!
--ed