Re: Death of TI' short run at the top of th ecalculator world

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Re: Death of TI' short run at the top of th ecalculator world

I'd like to see anyone run a 50MHz processor *or* a 320x240x8 LCD
display for any significant amount of time off 3 AAA batteries,
nevermind both!

-Adam

Mark Godwin wrote:
>
> I have not been able to verify the following taken from a post at
> comp.sys.hp48, but it seems that HP has just done it again by announcing a
> calculator that is light years ahead of it's nearest competitors.  Keep in
> mind though that I can not verify th eclaims of the post, and the url at the
> bottom has come up 404 not found for me.  But if it's true, anyone want a
> 92+, with link for $125...
>
> The Hewlett-Packard Calcualtor Products Team is proud to announce the all
> new HP 58SX symbolic expandable calculator!
>
> The HP 58SX is now the most powerful handheld dedicated calculator ever
> developed.  With the 58SX, you can do anything and everything from basic
> math to advanced vector calculus.  With it's unique new interface and
> powerful algebraic engine, it can handle any equation you throw at it!
>
> - Product Features -
>
> * The all new RISC Uranus processor, over 100 times faster than the Saturn
> processor used in the HP 48 series, running at 50Mhz.
> * 4MB of ROM with an all new, and fully optimized, RPN based operating
> system, utilizing both a fast menu-driven system, and a user friendly
> forms-based system.
> * 2MB of RAM with two card slots that are compatible with both the old HP 48
> cards and new HP 58SX cards capable of faster input/output for use in
> varying applications from high speed memory to fast wireless data transfer.
> * An improved equation library featuring over 2000 scientific, engineering,
> mathematical, and even surveying equations.
> * HP MatrixWriter 2.  An all new incarnation of the original MatrixWriter
> application, now supporting unlimited dimension matricies (including more
> than three dimensions!) and symbolic entry.
> * HP EquationWriter.  The all new EquationWriter is easier to use, and has
> better prompts, including easy to use menus to select the mathematical
> symbol you want to insert.
> * HP Solve.  The new Solve includes the ability to solve for variables or
> numeric values, and now supports symbolic integration.
> * The all new Plotting application uses hardware assited drawing to achieve
> the fastest plotting routine (including all forms of 3D plotting) ever found
> in a handheld device.  Plus, new 4D plotting via time variation!
> * New irDA-compiant infrared communications, along with a faster serial
> port, for faster file transfers and printing.
> * Now supports User RPL, System RPL, and C++ natively!
>
> - Product Specifications -
>
> Product name/Model Number: 58SX (Symbolic Expandable)
>
> Physical Features:
>  Display: 320x240 pixel 32 color, reflective color display
>  Entry system logic: RPN or Algebraic
>  Menus, promps, alpha messages, softkeys: Yes
>  RAM/no of variables or registers: 2 MB built in, expandable to 64 MB,
> unlimited within available memory
>  Built-in functions: Over 10000
>  Redefinable keyboard and menu keys: Yes
>
> Math and Statistical Features:
>  +, -, x, /, sq. root, 1/x, +/-, 1nx, e^x, n!, y^x, logx, 10x, x^2, %, pi:
> Yes
>  Fractions: Yes
>  Trig., Hyperbolic, HP Solve (root finder): Yes
>  Symbolic integration/Complex number functions: Yes
>  Statistical analysis: Multivariate/stat
>  SUM x, SUM x^2, SUM y, SUM y^2, SUM xy: Yes
>  Sample standard deviation/ mean/ weighted mean: Yes
>  Linear regression, combinations, permutations: Yes
>  Curve fit (LN, LOG, EXP, POW): Yes
>  Normal, X, t, F distribution: Yes
>
> Scientific Features:
>  Decimal hrs/hrs.min.sec. conversions: Yes
>  Polar/rectangular and angle conversions: Yes
>  Base conversions and arithmetic: Yes
>  Unit conversions: Yes
>  Bit, Boolean operations: Yes
>
> Vector and Matrix Operations:
>  Symbolic matrix operations, rectangular and polar: Yes
>  Cylindrical, spherical: Yes
>  HP MatrixWriter2, unlimited dimensions: Yes
>  APLETS: Yes
>
> Notepad: Yes (directly)
>
> Graphic Functions with interactive graphics: 4D
>
> Customizing Features:
>  Method: HP Solve/RPL/C++
>  No. of steps/formulas or programs: Unlimited within available memory
>
> Peripherals:
>  Optional Infra-red Printer, HP 82250: Yes
>  Computer Link: Yes
>  Two-way irDA Infra-red I/O: Yes
>
> Batteries: 3 x AAA
>
> Warranty: One-year warranty
>
> - For more information -
>
> For more information, please visit our new web site at
> www.hp.com/calculators/products/product_info/58sx_info.html

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