There must be some kind of geek chic factor involved in slide rules, because ThinkGeek have started manufacturing slide rules. See http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/be12/?cpg=101T.
Best,
--- Les
[http://www.lesbell.com.au]
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09-02-2009, 05:11 AM
There must be some kind of geek chic factor involved in slide rules, because ThinkGeek have started manufacturing slide rules. See http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/be12/?cpg=101T. Best,
--- Les ▼
09-02-2009, 09:08 AM
Perhaps they could also get in the true RPN vintage calculator business?
09-02-2009, 11:03 AM
YIKES! I just checked TAS, and a Post Versalog (like mine) is at $70! I think I'll start using it again...
09-02-2009, 11:15 AM
What! No belt loop? ▼
09-03-2009, 12:20 AM
You bet, i have taken my curta II through british security and had to demonstrate it's use before they let me through! Cheers,
09-03-2009, 05:45 AM
Are they "upgradeable"?
09-03-2009, 08:51 AM
They obviously copped the "Pickett" brand look:
09-03-2009, 10:16 AM
They ought to carry a warning on the package "Batteries Not Included" ;-) |