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13. The Latest
models (2000 - today) |
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HP Xpander
Announced in August 2000 through the HP magazine, it was
never released to the public. The picture is from a prototype machine. Most Xpanders were recalled by HP and destroyed, but some
survived. Original price: N/A |
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HP 30S
Introduced in 2000. This is another low end HP, that doesn't
even provide a manual - just two flimsy sheets and a small
quick reference card. HP calls this one non-programmable,
but it can store an equation and recall it later for
evaluation. Features an interchangeable keyboard overlay
that allows you to change the calculator's color. Original price: $20 |
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HP 6S
(silver)
Introduced in 2000. This is a solar calculator. Although one
of the least expensive calculators HP ever built, it's
packed with features, like BIN and HEX math. Original price: $10 |
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HP 6S
(blue)
Same as the silver above. |
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HP 10B-II
Introduced in 2001. This is a basic algebraic business
calculator.
Original price: $35 |
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HP 12C Platinum
Introduced in 2003, this is a remake of the classic HP 12C
financial calculator. HP added Algebraic notation to RPN
making this calculator capable of working in both modes. It
is manufactured in China and, although it looks exactly like
the HP 12C, the construction is significantly inferior with
many cheap plastic parts.
Original price: $75 |
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HP 9S
Introduced in late 2003, it is essentially a remake of the
HP 30S, an inexpensive scientific calculator for students.
It includes many functions and unit conversions, but remains
flimsy-looking and unreliable. Works only in Algebraic mode.
Original price: $11 |
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HP 9G
Introduced in late 2003 along with the HP 9S,
this is an inexpensive graphing calculator. Same low quality
as the 9S or the 30S. It is only included here because it
was made for HP. Perhaps this series should not be included
in any HP calculator collection!
Original price: $29 |
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HP 33S
Introduced in February of 2004, this is a much better look
for an HP calculator. Still manufactured in China and with
inferior parts, but with a lot of functions. It works in
Algebraic and RPN mode and is meant to replace the long-gone
HP 32S or HP 32S II.
Original price: $59 (although still sold for up to
$300 on eBay due to limited availability) |
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HP 48g II
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HP 49g+
Introduced in January of 2004, this is the new high-end
calculator that replaces the HP 39/49 and the likes. This
one has so many functions, that it requires a
160-page printed User's Manual and an 850-page User's
Guide (on CD) to use it. It has a USB port and a slot for an
SD card for additional memory. Works on both Algebraic and
RPN modes. Very well designed and, although the original HP
key click is not there, it performs very well.
Original price: $125 |
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HP 39g+
Introduced in April of 2004, this is the calculator designed
for students. It incorporates graphical capabilities, but
uses only Algebraic data entry mode.
Original price: $80 |
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HP 17B II+
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