Sorry, well off topic, but...
Isn't it depressing that an HP calculator can't be purchased these days without "inside" knowledge.
Where was it made? Does it have the better screen? Does it have a proper keyboard? Am I going to get a recent one, or one that is "new old stock?" Is it politically correct to buy from Indonesia?
Now I read on this forum that we might even be prevented from knowing the manufacturing origin of our machines.
Isn't it depressing that ghouls wander over the Web courtesy of Ebay in a desperate effort to profit on the back of the legendary efforts of HP?
Everything has its day, perhaps it's time to let HP calculators go, and realise that buying an HP might not be worth the hassle.
For me the HP logo will always invoke strong memories. HP's equipment was one of my first encounters with quality. As the day approaches for the vote on the HP-Compaq merger, many others must be sad also.
HP, here's to you - American manufacturing hero.
Thanks, David