[Info-vax] HSZ console drops to NINDY...

[glen herrmannsfeldt]

Michael Unger <spam.to.unger at spamgourmet.com> wrote:

(snip on battery changing time)

> That's true for my pocket calculator HP 28S as well; I don't remember
> exactly, but it is about one minute the internal capacitors are able to
> retain the stored programs and data. Admittedly that calculator is a bit
> "dated" these days ...

I also have one, though I didn't buy it when they were new.

I noted not so long ago, it is on the official list of calculators
allowed for the SAT.  (or maybe it was the ACT.)

Yes, they do allow, almost require, a calculator now.

-- glen