HP 49G Advantages over 49g+ & 50g

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(01-20-2018 12:38 PM)Gerald H Wrote:  In another thread

http://www.hpmuseum.org/forum/thread-9855.html

I note some disparaging remarks concerning the 49G.

Here some plus points:

1. Genuine Saturn chip, no emulation layers;

2. 255 KB ERAM;

3. Low power consumption;

4. Longevity: My serial number ID947***** still functions as new, keys show no wear, as legible as new, no wobbly or unreactive keys - this unit was my most used calculator for c 10 years;

5. Hard cover;

6. Very fast (compared with 48G);

That'll do for starters.

Anyone have other plus points for 49G?

The legends on some of the keys chipped off mine within a month of moderate use. HP later coated the keys to make them more durable.