Algebraic or Reverse Polish?

triplewitch · September 04, 2013, 11:57:24 AM

The 12C still comes out every couple of years. Every one has been lower in price than the previous one so far. The outward appearance is the same, so the internals must have been updated somehow. -John

duggee27 · September 04, 2013, 11:59:32 AM

ah the old slide rule trick ...

what about using chambers 7 figure log tables !!! to do survey calcs

Fulvio · September 04, 2013, 04:55:58 PM

Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='26920' dateline='1378258425'I still have my slide rule from when I did my engineering degree!

Ah, memories.. I still have mine around someplace, probably next to my dial caliper. Which is likely in a sub-basement in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying 'Beware of the Leopard' :dodgy:

Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='26920' dateline='1378258425'Now why did HP change key layouts between models?

Probably had something to do with being taken over, and somewhat losing the plot. HP used to be a truly awesome outfit back in the day... I remember needing a pair of sunnies when poking around inside their minis, because the entire boards were gold plated (not just the edge connectors). Ah, memories.... :angel:

Oh, and log tables.. *SHUDDER* .. brings back lots of bad memories of certain teachers.

Mister T · September 04, 2013, 07:44:45 PM

Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='26904' dateline='1378227005'Goldy, Reverse Polish Notation is when you write notes backwards using a polish sausage. Yeah, I know its a bit high-tech, but you can learn all about it on wikipedia.

r9453 · September 04, 2013, 09:01:03 PM

A lot of civil engineers I worked with (from 1983 to 2010) used HP calculators. I always used machines like the Sharp PC1300 and later on the HP 200LX. After I retired I bought a HP 48GLX graphing calculator which I was able to drive.

purplepennyhunter · September 04, 2013, 09:01:35 PM

Quote from: 'Robster' pid='26918' dateline='1378257541'All I have now is a yearning for some sauerkraut to go with the wurst.!! :-/

You need to find that Weinerbago that's in town Robster.

Goldseeker · September 04, 2013, 09:16:36 PM

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Fulvio · September 05, 2013, 03:58:44 AM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='26951' dateline='1378295196'? ? ? ? ?

Poor Goldy... don't worry mate, we'll train ya... we'll have ya up to speed on an abacus in no time flat.

Robster · September 05, 2013, 07:53:57 AM

Nice to have a post where everyone can be involved regardless of the subject.!!:blink:

Goldseeker · September 05, 2013, 03:10:07 PM

UH? Me no understandie...........

trout · September 05, 2013, 03:11:17 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='26994' dateline='1378359607'UH? Me no understandie...........

Me neiver Mate

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Nevol · September 05, 2013, 09:37:52 PM

It's all totally underconstumbable if you ask me, but please don't ask me. :whistle2:

triplewitch · September 05, 2013, 09:46:37 PM

It's one of those things that you either 'get' or you don't.-John

Goldseeker · September 05, 2013, 10:00:47 PM

Me no get full stop.

r9453 · September 05, 2013, 10:14:27 PM

Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='27024' dateline='1378382872'It's all totally underconstumbable if you ask me, but please don't ask me. :whistle2:

Nevol, are you claiming 'plausible deniability'?