RPN, Algebraic and Physical Constants, Oh My!!

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	• HP 33S Scientific Calculator (F2216A) Hewlett Packard Hewlett Packard average customer review:based on 157 reviews view larger image
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good all around RPN calculator

This calc does have some programming limitations - however, with its equation entry mode & efficient RPN data entry, programs aren't really all that needful (not in this price range anyways). I found no problems with the display or the size of the decimal point. This is my first hp calc, so the keyboard layout doesn't freak me out as it has for some. Overall, its a great calculator, still on the approved list for NCEES exams, and still one of the most feature laden choices for those exams. It seems to do everything the 35s does, and for less $$ too.

RPN, Algebraic and Physical Constants, Oh My!!

I have been using HP calculators since 1980 when i purchased an HP41C. It survived until 1992 when the keys wore out. I bought another HP scientific calculator and used it for several years. Then I happened upon this gem. I don't use programming or graphing functions since I work with computers that do far more than any calculator might be able to do. I love this calculator because my family can use it as well as I can. One daughter is in higher level math and science and used it for her classes. It is far more intuitive than offerings from TI and Sharp. I am teaching a course in physics to high school students and find that the access to the constants and the general lay out of this calculator is just right for the types of computations and problems we are performing in class. I have two of the 33S calculators; my daughter complained when I hijacked hers (she too likes RPN). Needless to say, it is compact, well-featured and didn't cost a lot of money. For what it's worth, I would recommend it for any high school science student.

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Best scientific calculator on the market

I teach math at a community college, and use this calculator for most of my daily calculations. I own 2 33s and a hp 50g. I have recently bought the 35s. I haven't had a chance to spend much time with the 35s, but my initial impression is a positive one. I like the fact that one does not have to use shift for the following operations -- e^x, x^2, and the (nth root of x). On the 35s one has to use shift to access these, thus adding extra key strokes. I love the side grips made of rubber. This helps me hold on to the unit while in class. The 35s does not have these. It will take me some time to decide to lay down my trusty 33s for the 35s. I love both calculators, but I'm use to the 33s. If you buy the 33s or the 35s you will not be disappointed. RPN is my preferred method for doing calculations. Hope this helps.

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Great calculator

I am one that has used a TI-86 all through high school, college and into my professional career. I had to have a different calculator to take the PE exam so my company likes the HP 33s so they let me borrow one. After getting used to it for it takes a bit to get used to, I was hooked on it. I like that it is very powerful but very small calculator. Very big display and easy to see equation and you can choose RPN or Alg. Of the calculators I have used (TI-35, TI-86, TI-89, HP-48, HP-49, & Casio 15) this is my favorite. Use TI-89 or HP-49 if you are needing a graphing calc., but if you don't then this is great for an engineering student or engineer.

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HP33S

Another great HP calculator. I've owned HP's since 1973 beginning with HP-35, HP-65, HP-41CV, and HP-48GX. A real added feature with the calculator is that is can do some functions using complex numbers. It is I believe the only remaining HP scientific calculator that uses RPN.

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Main FeaturesManufacturer: Hewlett-PackardManufacturer Part Number: F2216AManufacturer Website Address: www.hp.comProduct Type: Scientific CalculatorFunctions: Fraction/Decimal Conversions Complex Number Calculations Probability Linear Systems Quadratic Solvers Statistics Base-n functionsDisplay Screen: 2 Line(s) x 10 Character(s) - LCDStandard Memory: 32KB Power Source: Battery

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