Calculators
Last revised: 10/23/01 07:35 PM
- Post Versalog II 1460 Slide Rule: I started out in
college using this Post slide rule. At one time I knew how to use all 23
functions. The case had a lot of use, but I still have
the ruler, case and book.
- Texas Instruments SR 10: After my first year in
college, I spent every penny I had for my first calculator (about $210.00 in
1973). It used LEDs for the display. (Does not work)
- Texas Instruments SR 50: I graduated from college
with this one. I still had to use the old Post slide rule for
Polar/Rectangular conversions. (Does not work & now seems to be missing)
- Hewlett Packard HP
11C: After my SR 50 died I had a friend who worked at HP and got me a
discount on the HP 11C in the early 80's. One of the things I like best
about this calculator is that no one likes to borrow it. Or if they do, they
quickly return it. It's difficult for today's average person to use a
calculator that does not have an equals (=) key. The nameplate fell off and
got lost, but other than that, the calculator and case is in good shape,
working fine and I still carry it to work everyday. Not bad for a calculator
over 15 years old.
Computers I've owned or
worked with:
