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HP 50g Graphing Calculator (F2229AA#ABA)

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Average Customer Rating:	4.5
Release Date:	2006-07-15
Brand:	Hewlett Packard
Model:	F2229AA#ABA
Color:	Black Face
Format:	CD
Weight:	3 pounds
Dimensions:	11 inches x 8 inches x 3 inches [Width x Length x Height]

Product Categories

Office Electronics; Electronics: International Shipping Available; Gift-wrap Eligible; All Hewlett-Packard; Calculators; Linux; 12 Inches & Under; Graphing

Product description

The new HP 50g Graphing Calculator provides the best in power, flexibility and connectivity for math, science and engineering professionals and college students. It now features a more capable SD card slot, 2.5 MB total memory**, new RS232 and USB connectivity, and a built-in intelligent editor that gives you more capability than ever before.

The new HP 50g Graphing Calculator provides optimum power, flexibility and connectivity for math, science, and engineering professionals, as well as college students. Featuring a more capable SD card slot, 2.5 MB total memory (512 KB, 2 MB Flash ROM), RS232 and USB connectivity, and a built-in intelligent editor,

A large, high-contrast display clearly shows every important part of a formula, calculation, or graph.

The 50g boasts expansive memory, thanks to an SD card slot. View larger.

this system gives you more capabilities than ever before. Compact, portable, and simple to operate, the 50g features a 30 percent increase in usable space over the HP 49g, and handles complex computations with ease.

Powerful, Innovative Design For Fast, Accurate Computation
The 50g features easy-to-use, powerful tools that students and professionals can rely on for years of performance, including built-in graphing functions, constants, and applications. This calculator also offers built-in lessons and step-by-step problem solving examples to help illustrate abstract concepts. Choose between efficient RPN (Reverse Polish Notation), Textbook, or Algebraic data entry and rest assured that expansive memory (with SD card slot) means the 50g can handle even the most complex calculations. Graphing features include 2-D function, polar, and parametric plot, as well as 3-D, differential equation, and bar plot.

The 50g's large, high-contrast display with adjustable font type and size clearly shows every important part of a formula, calculation, or graph so you'll be able to clearly read and analyze your results. In addition, you can isolate and evaluate sub-expressions using the intelligent editor, while also cutting, pasting and copying objects as needed. Finally, the large equation library and over 2,300 built-in functions make this calculator ideal for both professionals and students.

What's in the Box
50G graphing calculator, batteries, user's manual, CD (connectivity software and advanced user's guide), USB cable, and premium pouch.

Features

New display upgrade--the new HP 50g display features a 30% increase in usable space over the HP 49g+

New powerful SD card slot allows you to format your card right in the calculator and expand memory

Massive 2.5 MB total memory--512 KB RAM plus 2 MB flash ROM for performing future upgrades**

New larger equation library and 2300+ built-in functions--ideal for both professionals and students

The choice of efficient RPN, Textbook or Algebraic data entry

Customer reviews

« Better than the TI-83...much better than the NSpire »

Bought the NSpire a few weeks ago and was amazed at the poor quality of the display. Could barely read it and there was no way of making meaningful adjustments. Buy the HP if you want a better product...much better screen and has many of the features of the HP41 from 30 years ago...

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-07-09

« Great Calculator, Horrible Documentation »

Pros: RPN, nice keyboard, powerful

Cons: Terrible manual, flaky connectivity software

Bottom line: Best calculator out there for engineers (but be warned it is NOT allowed for either the FE or PE exams). More support from HP would be welcomed, as the documentation needs a complete re-write, and the pc link software needs updating. More apps would also be nice, but creating your own is not too difficult once you get the information required to create them.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-06-27

« Good but difficult to use. »

Definetly the best calculator i've ever had. Very complete.
But it's still very hard to use. I hope I get better on this.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-06-20

« My First Calculator Purchase in Nearly 30 Years! »

Being a math, engineering & computer geek back in high school, me & my like-minded buddies all purchased the brand new HP 41C. Wow, what an incredible calculator that was for its time. It lasted me nearly 30 years (still going actually). I recently purchased a 50g & am blown away by its capabilities. Along with the amazing graphing, equation writing/solving & memory capabilities come definite, albeit unavoidable, complexities in the form of button-pushing. Others have complained about the fact that one button can take on up to 6 different functions, depending on which shift or alpha key combination you press first. This is not complicated nor hard to learn. I'm basically learning by practicing & all is well. This calculator has more capability than I will probably ever use. It has the ability to operate in either RPN or Algebraic entry mode. I've used RPN forever, so that's my default mode. It turns out that the Equation Writer does operate in Algebraic mode - no big deal. I would not recommend this calculator to someone who's not on a math/science/engineering track. It has features you'll never use. These technical disciplines attract individuals with a mind-set that's well-matched to learning & understanding the 50g in a time-efficient manner. If you just need a calculator to get you through a required algebra or calculus class - & that's it - there may be other calculators out there with a reduced feature set that would suffice for you. Along w/ the HP 50g's unparalleled features comes what I would consider a reasonable learning curve (for me). I do this stuff all the time, so it's worth putting some time in to learn it. Some of the more negative reviews of this calculator make mention of the significant learning curve. This may be true if you're not adept at learning/understanding math notation, &/or don't have a need for the 50g's capabilities on an ongoing basis. This can probably be said if any higher end graphics/engineering calculator. If you don't use it with some regularity, you may need to relearn certain procedures later on.

In summary, if you're a technical individual who understands math & science, & you're wanting a calculator that can do just about anything you'd ever ask ... this is the calculator for you. If all you need to do is keep track of your budget, & calorie-counting - the 50g is definitely overkill!

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-06-01

« Service received »

About the quality of the calculator, being HP nothing much to say. What I want to enphasize is that my original package didn't show up, because of courrier. I am very satisfied with Amazon response when they prompt sent a new order at NO COST to me.
I really appreciated the gesture. Is the second time this happens and also as usual, Amazon respond for it.
Thank you very, very much to all the people working at Amazon.com and I mean all of you guys.

Irineu Scalisse