Hey again,
It seemed prudent to seperate my questions. I am sorry if this is inappropriate and takes up too much room.
I have a 49g that works flawlessly. I have tried two (2) 49g+ models....the bad keyboard and the new/improved keyboard models.
The speed difference is fantastic, but I cannot get past the gold faceplate. Why the heck did they even create the 48GII? They should have simply used the siver faceplate on the 49g+. Sorry, I think gold is gaudy and just as "unprofessional" as the blue case of my 49g model.
In addition, they keys do feel MUCH better and are significantly quieter than the first 49g+ models, but IMHO, the keys still look and feel "cheap". Yes, I am crazy, but I actually like the look and feel of the rubber keys on the 49g model (they remind me of the keys on my RCA remote control). They solid feel that they has is quite comfortable, but that is me.
Sorry...rambling here.....Am I the only one who feels that the 49g was a nice machine?
Now, the real point of this post: did the 49g have issues with the case developing a creaky sound to them or worse, did they ship this way? My TI-89 is solid and quite. So is my three 20s models and my 15c. The 48g models I have toyed with were all solid as well. It would be nice to know whether to expect this off all the 49g models, as I may pick up an extra one as a back up in the next few months.
Thanks.
Joe