Thinking about an HP-41CL

[rprosperi]

(07-24-2016 05:05 PM)smp Wrote:  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 echo Dave's comments about the 41C seller - Adam is as reliable and fair as any seller I've ever bought from.

See here for a reliable rechargeable battery. This seller, Scott, is another reliable long-standing and trusted seller, who offers a lifetime warranty where he will replace the cells if they ever fail, plus the price is good as well. Recommended. I bought one here and have had no problems.

The purpose for the shield is stated to be to prevent leaking batteries from damaging the sensitive contacts in the 41C. While an admirable goal in general, it's probably unlikely that you would buy a vintage 41C, then upgrade it to a 41CL, and then forget about it in a drawer long enough for the batteries to fail, leak and cause damage. I should say here that I've never used one and I'm not criticizing it, I'm just questioning if it really applies in this case.