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If you plan on using alot of programs that require memory then get a 48GX + card. If not then the 48g is a much better deal.
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If you get a non-hp card it will cost much less - a 128K and 1M together can be bought for about $80. This way, you can install a good selection of programs (see the number available on sites like hpcalc.org and area48.com - many of which can make the 48 easier to use)
If you have your programs on a card which is write-protected, there is much more chance of them still being there if your calc crashes, batts go flat, etc. You can also store backups of your entire Home directory or any important data in it.