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From: dan@Apple.COM (Dan Allen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Repost of Calculator List
Message-ID: <51906@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 23 Apr 91 23:25:08 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA
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HP Calculators

01      - Calculator watch, in gold or silver.
10A     - Algebraic four function-like, w/built-in printer.
10B     - Algebraic business, no menus.
10C     - RPN scientific.
11C     - RPN scientific, 99 steps.
12C     - RPN financial w/simple programming.
14B     - Algebraic business, simple menus.
15C     - RPN scientific w/labels, matricies, solve, integrate, complex.
16C     - RPN computer science w/simple programming, 64-bit math.
17B     - Algebraic business w/softkeys, clock, HP Solve.
17B II  - RPN/Algebraic business w/softkeys, clock, HP Solve.
18C     - Algebraic business w/2K, softkeys, clock, HP Solve.
19B     - Algebraic business w/32K, softkeys, clock, HP Solve.
19B II  - RPN/Algebraic business w/32K, softkeys, clock, HP Solve.
19C     - RPN scientific w/built-in printer, similar to 29C.
20S     - Algebraic scientific.
21      - RPN scientific, replaced original HP-35.
21S     - Algebraic math/statistics.
22      - RPN financial.
22S     - Algebraic scientific, simple equation solving.
25      - RPN scientific, 49 steps, $195.
25C     - RPN scientific, 49 steps, first with continuous memory.
27      - RPN scientific and financial.
27S     - Algebraic scientific and financial, HP Solve, clock.
28C     - RPL scientific, 2K of memory, symbolics, HP Solve.
28S     - RPL scientific, 32K of memory, symbolics, HP Solve.
29C     - RPN scientific, 199 steps, continuous memory.
31E     - RPN scientific.
32E     - RPN scientific with statistics.
32S     - RPN scientific, programming with labels, simple menus.
32S II  - RPN scientific, fractions, labels, HP Solve.
33C     - RPN scientific, continuous memory version of 33E.
33E     - RPN scientific, keystroke programming.
34C     - RPN scientific, first with solve and integrate.
35      - RPN scientific, first HP scientific calculator, $395.
37E     - RPN business.
38C     - RPN business, continuous memory version of 38E.
38E     - RPN business with bonds.
41C     - RPN scientific, first with alphanumerics, plug-in modules, $325.
41CV    - RPN scientific, same as 41C but with 4 times the built-in memory.
41CX    - RPN scientific, same as CV but with Extended Function & Clock.
42S     - RPN scientific, 41 compatible, matricies, solve, integrate, complex.
45      - RPN scientific, 10 memories, hidden stopwatch, $395.
46      - RPN scientific, desktop model of 45 with built-in printer.
48S     - RPL scientific, same as 48SX but without slots.
48SX    - RPL scientific, superset of 28S, units, slots, IR, alarms, $350.
55      - RPN scientific, stopwatch, 49 steps, metric conversions, $395.
65      - RPN scientific, first keystroke programmable, card reader, $795.
67      - RPN scientific, card reader, 224 steps, $450.
70      - RPN business.
71B     - BASIC w/IEEE math, 4 ports, optional card reader & HP-IL, $525.
75C     - BASIC w/3 ports, appointments, built-in card reader & HP-IL, $995.
75D     - BASIC, same as 75C but worked with bar code reader.
80      - RPN business, first financial calculator, bonds, $395.
81      - RPN business, desktop model of 80 with built-in printer.
91      - RPN scientific with built-in printer.
92      - RPN financial with built-in printer. 
94      - DOS industrial, 64-256K, for reading barcodes.
95C     - RPN scientific with built-in printer.  Never sold.
95LX    - DOS business, Lotus 1-2-3, Metro, $699.
97      - RPN scientific, larger model of 67 with built-in printer.
97S     - RPN scientific, same as 97 but with serial IO.

1st Generation 1974-1976 (LED, rechargable nicad pack, best quality ever)
  35, 45, 55, 65, 67, 70, 80
Printing Generation 1976-1979 (LED, built-in printer, desktop size)
  91, 92, 97, 97S
2nd Generation 1975-1978 (LED, rechargable pack, much smaller)
  21, 22, 25, 25C, 27, 29C
3rd Generation 1979-1981 (LED, crummy case, slighter larger than 2nd g.)
  31E, 32E, 33E, 37E, 38E, 33C, 34C, 38C
Expandable Generation 1979-1989 (LCD, 4 ports)
  41C, 41CV, 41CX
4th Generation 1981-1990 (LCD, horizontal format, thin, disposable batteries)
  10C, 11C, 12C, 15C, 16C
Basic Machines 1982-1987 (LCD, ports, HP-IL, Forth ROMs)
  71B, 75C
ClamShell Generation 1987-199? (4 line LCD, clamshell case)
  18B, 19B, 19B II, 28C, 28S
5th Generation 1988-199? (LCD, vertical format, disposable batteries)
  10B, 14B, 17B, 17B II
  20S, 21S, 22S, 32S, 32S II, 42S