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From: JYA on 11 Apr 2008 03:19 Hi On 2008-04-11 16:15:34 +1000, username localhost <username.localhost(a)gmail.com> said: > Thus the best hope for a continuation is to convince HP to wake-up and > fully commit to their calculator line. Barring that, the next best > hope is for another established company to contract hydrix and friends Is there much future in the future of calculator hardware really? Look at the eee PC , or the latest ultra-light laptop from HP. They don't sale for much more than a HP50g. If the future of calculator still exists, it will be on those kind of machine, as software. TI has taken the smart approach. They have designed their latest calculator as a device that fills a gap, and the software is available for either that machine (Nspire) or PC or Mac. NSpire isn't just a calculator, it's a range of software running on various platform. And so far, what they've done is great (but I'm a bit biased on their latest software obviously) Jean-Yves -- They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security (Benjamin Franklin)
From: Andreas Möller on 11 Apr 2008 04:03 Hello, > Despite all the bravado at HHC last year, it doesn't appear that HP is really > all that committed to calculators. I do think JYA and > that-calculator-group-manager-guy are talented, dedicated and hard-working, > they just don't have a whole lot of corporate support behind them. That for sure would explain a lot. Now I can not discuss everything about this in public. So I have sent you a mail to this address you are using here. Please let me know if this a valid address from you and that my mail has reached you. Greetings, Andreas
From: John H Meyers on 11 Apr 2008 04:50 On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:19:55 -0500: > Look at the eee PC, or the latest ultra-light laptop from HP. > They don't sell for much more than a HP50g. At Amazon.com, in USA: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y33CVM "eee" $400 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YEMKGY "eee" $400 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YG646Y "eee" $400 http://astore.amazon.com/asus-eee-pc-20/ "eee" $300-$520 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GTPRPS "HP50G" $120 Showing that a 50G is way overpriced :) $$$
From: Andreas Möller on 11 Apr 2008 05:13 Hello, > In these days and age, no one really expect you to provide a printed > manual. In fact it's rather the opposite. The impact on the environment > being too great. Now I am not going to argue about that. There is no better excuse than to plead for protection on environment, right now this is the argument for almost everything regardless of the truth behind it. But it is great for marketing and for salving one's conscience. You are surely smart enough to understand this. And surely we do not want to talk about the quality of the manuals and the tiny print out that comes with the HP 50G. But thanks a lot for sharing you experiences. Having the opportunity to learn from other experiences is always of great value. > Some of the most successful games of all time: Wolfenstein 3D, Doom .. > Were free to use, shareware. They made millions. Oh come on, don´t you think I know that ? > Ebay also has proven that the majority of people are honest. Well, with all the fraud happening at ebay that might not be the best example. I do not assume that people are dishonest and I enjoyed having the advantage to read Immanuel Kant in his original language. > the card is only required to support your protection That is something we can not discuss in public but there is a lot more behind it than just supporting my protection. > It takes time, people will crack it just for the fun of it. I know that, but you are missing the point. If you are interested we can discuss this privately. > keep it that way instead of worrying about useless copy protection So far it has been an interesting adventure and I hope it will continue. Having intelligent conversation and accepting the challenge always sharpens the brain and leads to additional knowledge. Greetings, Andreas
From: Andreas Möller on 11 Apr 2008 05:39
Hello Joel, as my mail bounced back I assume that this is not you valid mail address. If you´re interested in continuing discussing parts of your arguments privately drop me a line. Greetings, Andreas |