![]() As I stated in previous reviews, it is not the most powerful, but it is one of the most useful and versatile calculators in a modern context. The HP 32SII really is the best true calculator that HP has ever designed/manufactured. I wish HP would bring back the HP 32SII as a "Special Edition Anniversary" offering. I still love it, and I will always recommend this HP model to all my engineer friends and anyone who does some heavy calculations. It has served me well over the years and I hope for many years to come. ![]() I would highly recommend this calculator to any science student or engineer who would like a very accurate and reliable calculator as their day to day work horse. I've owned several calculators since my original 32SII, but none really compare. The fact HP stopped making what I feel was the best calculator in the history of HP. HP no longer repairs this model of calculator. My only dislike about this great calculator is the inherent problems after years of use, (internal errors) all calculator have some type of problems after awhile and HP lets you run tests on the internal workings so if you do purchase one of these 32SII calculators make sure you run the built in test on all functions of the calculator. My original one began to have issues a couple of years ago, so I purchased a new model of the HP calculator (42 and 33S) both great calculator, but it was nothing like my original 32SII As an engineer I rely on my calculator on a day to day basis. I purchased this HP 32SII calculator because I originally owned one when they first came out in 1989. Those are to satisfy my geeky side, I love just playing with them and learning what they're about, but for serious use, I've found the HP 15C, HP 35s and DM42 are all much better - though how much of that is simply that those are what I have spent more time on, I can't really answer.Great calculator, but unfortunately they do not mfg. I also have a Platinum HP 15C, a HP 12C, which also has been mostly replaced by spreadsheets for my needs, and some other Swiss Micros calculators. I'm really enjoying the power it has, though I mostly baby it with really simple work compared to what it can do. And it helps that I also have Free42 on my phone and desktop for when it is impractical to carry extra gadgets. Since I never used the HP 41 series, I find the 42 to be really nice. ![]() I find the keyboard to be as nice, if not nicer, the display is simply outstanding, and the capability is magnificent. ![]() However, once I got my DM42, that replaced the HP 35s for everything. Nothing I ever used for heavier calculations, since like the HP 15C, it has no way to import or export programs or data. I kept it on my desk when I was doing industrial programming and technical sales for the occasional quick calculation, and it was admirably suited for that. It's really relegated to when I just want to calculate something small, though I often reach for my cellphone and Free42 for that now. The bandwith of the interface is just not there for solving large problems with lots of data, though I used to do that in the early 90's. However, it has largely been replaced by tools like NumPy and Gnumeric for when I need more complex solutions these days. I started with an HP 15C ages ago, and it remains my handy companion when I am at home and have to do something, or when I work serious math. But since I have several of the calculators in question, I figured my answer might have some use.
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