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From: kenr@nstar.UUCP (Ken Rawlings)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: HP48SX Questions
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Date: 6 Mar 90 15:02:37 GMT
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Ok, I too have just sunk $300 in to one of these baby's. I sure hope
it's as awesome as everyone says. 
 
I have two questions I hope someone may be able to provide information
on.
 
#1: There is supposedly a hardware I/O port on the 48SX, into which
you can plug a RS232C cable(HP82208A). You can order this without
any software(Opt. 1AW). Does this mean that there is NO special format
and i'll have no problem transferring data to and from my amiga?(i.e.
no special software needed besides Kermit)  Also, since this cable is
probably going to be really pricey, can anyone comment on the 
feasibility of making your own cable?
 
#2: Will it be possible to program the 48SX in assembly language? If
so, is there an assembler built in? Where can I obtain information 
regarding how? 
 
 
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