HP48

Connector for 50G serial
http://www.datapro.net/products/1597.html http://www1.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=WC7720&CATID=&keywords=usb&SPECIAL=&form=KEYWORD&ProdCodeOnly=&Keyword1=&Keyword2=&pageNumber=&priceMin=&priceMax=&SUBCATID= Those are the connector type for the 50G serial port. Both claim to be a mini-B 4 pin, but the problem... 3 Sep 2006 05:58

New HP50G
[Some serious comments, some nonesense. Hope it's not too much of a waste of bandwidth]. Yes, I just bought an HP50G even though I just bought an HP49G+ recently. I wanted the serial feature, the darker color, and the main difference: to finally be able to load "specific" software that doesn't have me guessing... 1 Aug 2006 11:26

4 batteries vs. 3 batteries
With the new HP 50g taking 4 batteries, would I be correct in assuming that a set of batteries should last about 1/3 longer than the 49g+ having only 3 batteries? For this to be the case, the current in a 50g would have to be about 3/4 as that of a the 49g+. Can anybody confirm whether or not this is the case?... 4 Sep 2006 04:41

sam club online has 50g
Perhaps this is news (haven't follow this group much lately) http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=341682 You have to be a member :-( $123 ... 27 Jul 2006 17:00

50G Display: 30% more usable space than 49G+?
Amazon.com's webpage for the 50G advertises (under "Product Features") that it has a: "New display upgrade--the new HP 50g display features a 30% increase in usable space over the HP 49g+ ". See: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/tech-data/B000GTPRPS/ref=de_a_smtd/102-0646228-6572952?ie=UTF8 Can somebody confi... 25 Jul 2006 17:46

hp50 = second harmonic of hp25
On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:15:19 -0700, Tanya <fabric(a)forever.com> wrote: Ah Yes! Played many a game of Lunar Lander. I still have both of mine. They still work, but I need to get some replacment nicad batteries for them. Harold A. Climer Dept,Of Physics,Geology & Astronomy U.T.Chattanooga Room 318 Grote Hall 6... 25 Jul 2006 17:46

50g RS-232
PS: If a level-shifter is made available, how will it be powered? Will it require power from a real RS-232 port, or will it be powered by the calculator, or will it be able to accept external power? -- Regards, James ... 6 Aug 2006 06:17

Debug4x: 50g Emulation Supported!!!!!!
Yes, you read that right! Debug4x is proud and happy to announce emulation of the HP50g calculator. AND ... the ROM Version is 2.09 (sorry only works for emulation and not real calculators). Before I get emails - YES, I do have permission to release this! http://www.Debug4x.com Bill (who is now a very happy ... 26 Jul 2006 21:55

Odered HP50G from Sams Club
Just ordered an HP50G from Sams Club, UPS Ground (7-10 business days). Total with Tax and Shipping to Chattanooga TN, $141.45 It was also listed at Amazon from hpcalculators.com at $159.99 Harold A. Climer Dept,Of Physics,Geology & Astronomy U.T.Chattanooga Room 318 Grote Hall 615 McCallie Ave Chattanooga T... 25 Jul 2006 14:01

New open source OS for ARM based HP calculators
I was rummaging around comp.sys.hp48 to see if there were any discussions on running linux on the ARM calculators. It seems that the biggest problem is a lack of [enough] RAM. So I got to thinking: why (other than "it's cool") would I or anyone else want to run linux on a calculator? A calculator is a calculator, ... 24 Jul 2006 00:49