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But that is not to say I don't own other Hp's.
And the price of the Hp is such that two are not out of the question. You might consider a different less expensive model Hp as well. I might suggest an Hp48Gii (same software as the Hp49G and about $50 less) or consider an original Hp48G. While a lot less memory and no CAS, is well built and has nearly all the numeric features of the newer Hp line. While it may not be quite as tough, it is probably more durable and the keyboard will not wear out (at least not like the newer Hp's).
Or consider an Hp33s. It is the lowest priced RPN calculator ever sold by Hp at $50 ea. Fairly good RPN calculator and is allowed by nearly every exam where the graphics calculator is not. Keyboards seem to be okay compared to the higher end models.
Just a couple of suggestions.
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I've got two 49g+s', using the clockspeed tool up to 124mhz seems to solve most probs. I have never had a key fall out of hinge.
However, when I use the 49g+ for a day or two, and then revert to the 48G, I get a surprise at the sturdy reliable feel of that series.
The 48g is cheap (40$ ebay) but does not have the easy usb storage of the 49g+...and it is noticeably slower when you run long equations, edit programs, and so on.
Confidence in the kbd is fundamental, however.
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When H-P offered to replace my early unit, they told me to trash the original & not bother mailing it back.
Right . . . consider it done.
(Of course, from time to time I certainly wanted to toss it somewhere!) And, you know, the "wiggle fix" seems to have helped the keyboards -- they're generally tolerable now.
But I don't use either much at all -- my 33s' get what little calculator action I come up with.
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Yes I do. My old one has the ENTER key that is out of place. I will use it for either emergency backup or if I am putting a library together without disrupting the current one I have.
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Having just one 49g+ is enough of a disappointment. Well, actually it's my third 49g+; the first two were replaced under warranty.