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HP-55 Prototype - Ronald - 03-21-2005
Hello,
At this moment there is on e-bay (5760806008) an HP55 offered as being a prototype. To me it looks like a regular HP55 were the backlabel, frontlabel and the label between the bottom rubber feet have been removed.
Do I miss something, or should I go for this one?
Ronald
Protoypes everywhere - Etienne Victoria - 03-21-2005
Hello,
Based on the description of the auction, I have around 4 of these "prototypes" in my cupboard ;-)
In my language, I call them "degraded", "incomplete" or "calcs with missing parts".
But my command of english is not perfect...or maybe it's ebayish...
Oh well...
Best regards.
Etienne
Re: HP-55 Prototype - Pascal - 03-21-2005
Could it be a replacement unit used by HP for servicing warranties ?
Re: HP-55 Prototype - Gene - 03-21-2005
Quite correct. I could have several of these by removing the label, model number and pads.
Just no way to know if it is a prototype.
Better keep your fingers away - Frank Boehm (Germany) - 03-21-2005
Pro: a non-standard sticker was on the back; could have been anything though
Con: a manual is included, all prototypes I am aware of do have a model label on the front case (even clear test shots have them), prototypes usually have engraved keys (this one doesn't, it uses standard two-shot moulded keys) and/or use a diffent case (grabbed from another calc, this one uses the standard case)
At 50 bucks, I would give it a try, but it's over 300 now <g>
Re: HP-55 Prototype - Namir - 03-21-2005
Sounds like someone took a few stickers off and made it a prototype.
Pitty the auction does not claim the 55 has an image of a holy person ... it would have sold of many thousands to that casino in las vegas!
namir
Re: Better keep your fingers away - V-PN - 03-21-2005
over 300 USD for a prototype HP-55?
How much for a HP-39/40 prototype?
How many are known to exist?
[VPN]
Edited: 21 Mar 2005, 5:51 p.m.
Re: HP-55 Prototype - Kim - 03-22-2005
I have a prototype of the 48GX - is a 48SX with an eprom (standard off the shelf) cut out on the back. That's an easy one......
I have a pre intro demo unit of an 80 - empty shell no serial.
Finally service untis would have a heatstake serial number normally more rough than the manufactured one would have, they put the number on in the service centres.
Re: HP-55 Prototype - David Smith - 03-23-2005
The serial numbers on these machines was on a stick on label in the battery compartment. Easy to remove. Easy for HP service people to duplicate.