[comp.sys.handhelds] HP-48SX Questions

TCINT020@YSUB.BITNET (Robert Noe) (03/08/90)

I have a few questions about the 48SX.

    First of all what are its dimensions.  Ive heard descriptions of its
size as compared to other calcs. but could someone just measure it and this
would put all doubt to rest.
    Second Ive read about the reported matrix inversion bug.  Are there any
other bugs in the 48SX and are there going to be any patches or fixes soon?
    Lastly can it handle variables inside of a matrix???

         Thanks!
              Bob     TCINT020@YSUB.YSU.EDU

P.S.  If you all send to me Ill summarize.  But if you all send to the group
      Ill read it there too!  :)

sterling@cbmvax.commodore.com (Rick Sterling) (03/08/90)

In article <90066.143354TCINT020@YSUB.BITNET> TCINT020@YSUB.BITNET (Robert Noe) writes:
> I have a few questions about the 48SX.
> 
>     First of all what are its dimensions.  Ive heard descriptions of its
> size as compared to other calcs. but could someone just measure it and this
> would put all doubt to rest.

   The face is ~ 8 cm X ~ 18 cm ... at the top it is ~ 2.5 cm thick and 
   ~ 1 cm thick at the bottom.  ( wedge shape )

>     Second Ive read about the reported matrix inversion bug.  Are there any
> other bugs in the 48SX and are there going to be any patches or fixes soon?
>     Lastly can it handle variables inside of a matrix???
> 

   Haven't gotten to matrices yet!  Arrays are chapter 20 ( of 34 ) and I've
   only gotten to chapter 12. ;-)  

>          Thanks!
>               Bob     TCINT020@YSUB.YSU.EDU

ps. Ordered mine from EduCalc and they manage to get it cross-country in less
    than 24 hours!

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