HP 33S Scientific Calculator (F2216A)
by Hewlett Packard
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Customer Review: thank you
Summary: 5 Stars
It is complicated, so if you plan to use it for FE, buy it early in order to be familier with with itCustomer Review: worked for me
Summary: 5 Stars
this calc is alright once i got used to the keyboard layout. programmed, it helped me pass the LSIT test. it even converts #'s to a binary.Customer Review: 3 years+ and going strong
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this calculator on an almost daily basis in an engineering company for more than 3 years. The 1st set of batteries lasted 1 year 4 months. I have just put in the second set of replacement batteries after another 2 years.
The readability of the display is not really an issue once you get used to it. I have the old version with larger number display, but closer together.
The silver casing is now becoming a bit scratched, but looks well used. The carry case does a good job in protecting the calculator.
I use the program facility for a few short (20 line) programs. Anything more complicated is easier on the computer.
It took a while to get used to the keyboard layout, but now seems intuitive. I certainly prefer the enter key in the bottom RH corner near the other main operators and the calculator has its own dedicated STO button (both unlike the HP 35S).
RPN mode is normally used, but it is easy to switch to algebraic mode to allow other people to borrow the calculator.
I do not need the complication of a graphing calculator. Anything more complicated can be done on a computer more easily.
A printed manual is included (unlike the HP 35S).
Overall, after more than 3 years use of this calculator, it has not let me down and with the recent price falls, I would certainly recommend it.
Customer Review: No 32s/Eats Batteries
Summary: 2 Stars
I had a 32s for many years. When it finally died, I got this one. The calculator just feels cheap. It also goes through 2 cr2032 batteries every other month whether I use it or not. (My 32s lasted 2-3 years on a set of batteries).Customer Review: Serves the purpose...no other choice
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, what can I say. For the Professional Engineers exam there are no other choices in HP calculator models, either this or the 35s. This one was useful for studying and during the exam.
PROS: Manual comes with several programs that you can use to ease calculations, like Matrix solving and TVM calculations. Its helpful that one can switch from RPN to algebraic so you can use the same calculator for people that are not familiar with RPN (or dont care for it).
CONS: When programming, you cant use the same variable names across different separate programs, since the memory seems to be just one lump piece, which made me have to reassign variable names so I could have different programs installed. The clicking of the keys is also a bit annoying, specially during the exam. You're in enough tension as it is, to have someone next to you clicking away.