Comments on: Hewlett Packard Brings Classic Calculators to iPhone App Store

By: P Dickerson

P Dickerson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:42:09 +0000

Are there plans for HP calculator apps for the Mot Droid?

By: Byron

Byron — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:13:24 +0000

The iPhone 42S is not a ROM emulation, but a port of Free42 which is a complete re-implementation of the HP-42S in C. It runs natively on the iPhone.

By: scottb

scottb — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:04:39 +0000

PCalc!

By: bobernet

bobernet — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:30:41 +0000

"Name" said: HPCalc on Cydia for free…all the versions.

Which used to be wonderful, but crashes on OS 3.0. I'm hoping for an update, but not betting on it.

These seem almost ridiculously overpriced when the 42S and 41CX versions by third-party developers also use original ROM emulation, add program portability, "printing", etc for a fraction of the price.

By: KimH

KimH — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:25:39 +0000

If you like vintage HP gear, you should see the HP-41 programmable calculator emulations for iPhone here:

http://alsoftiphone.com/

I have the i41CX+ app, and it’s amazing. The developer has added some modern, iPhone specific commands.

By: Simple

Simple — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:55:49 +0000

Calavera, My first calculator was a Sinclair Scientific with rpn. I can see that the 1 ENTER 2 + logic is annoying for simple functions, but start adding a couple of layers of paratheses and some powers, and I simply need a rpn calculator. When I am without my trusty 48G, I need to solve anything beyond the simplest problems with pen and paper. I guess I would be in your demographic, though.

By: thekevinmonster

thekevinmonster — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:54:25 +0000

Uses the original ROM code? Isn’t emulation against the iTunes App Store guidelines?

By: Darren

Darren — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:10:22 +0000

Rene, you write, “nostalgic for calculator enthusiasts.” The HP 12C and 17B II are still the standard in financial circles. I can’t tell you the last time I saw an investment banker with anything but an HP 12 or 17. It is simply a required piece of equipment…and rivals the Blackberry in its office saturation. I can only hope they come out with the 17B II application soon. That would be a god-send!!

By: Name

Name — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:10:04 +0000

HPCalc on Cydia for free…all the versions.

By: crashmstr

crashmstr — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:44:22 +0000

I have been enjoying the use of the 42s app as well, so I see no need for HP’s new software. On the other hand, if they make an official HP-48s version, I’ll pay for that.