The WP 43s: Is it dead?

[rprosperi]

(12-30-2016 09:31 PM)Paul Dale Wrote:  Porting the 34S firmware as is to a DM device would be easier but rather pointless IMO.

Although I would much rather see a WP43S class machine, I think the WP34S firmware would be FAR more useful and satisfying in h/w such as the forthcoming DM42P chassis. The cheesy and inconsistent keyboard of the HP-30b (to say nothing of the 20b) and the limited screen prevent me from using the current 34S. It's brilliant s/w trapped inside crappy h/w. Naturally, the huge screen on the DM h/w would require (or at least beg for) improved screen utilization, so it would not make sense to be a direct port as-is, but it would be a very welcome option with even mildly improved display capabilities. Of course, it's easy to suggest how other folks might use their time, but I just felt that 'pointless' was a tad unfair. We can hope...