Thinking about an HP-41CL

[Dave Frederickson]

(07-24-2016 05:05 PM)smp Wrote:  Cruff, Bob and Angel, thanks very much for your responses.

I am psyched. I just scored a nearly mint HP-41C on eBay, through a Seller that I've dealt with before and who I trust:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142062053596?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

I know that I probably just paid way too much for it, but I fell in love with its pristine condition. And there was the trust factor I have with dealing with someone that has done well by me in the past.

Now, if I could only score a good rechargeable battery pack for it. Does anyone have any good pointers for that?

I also found this battery shield on eBay (I have not yet purchased):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162095517736?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Has anyone used one of these (I've never seen one of these before)? If so, do you recommend using one, or is it a waste of time?

I, too, have purchased calculators from jones.sebago.lake aka Adam Jones or aj04062 as he's known here, including a 42S and fully-working 97. See Bob's HHC 2014 presentation, Adam is a recommended seller.

I also have a battery shield, but about the only thing I can figure out it's good for is holding the batteries in place in the holder when it's removed from the 41. It will fit inside the calculator but will not fit on a rechargeable pack. As an alternative to a rechargeable pack, consider NiMH N-cells which can be recharged in modern smart chargers.

Dave