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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
I still use my HP 11C daily.
Bought in 84'
I think it's only on it's 4th set of batteries.
Thing will probably outlive me.
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A few months ago, I turned on my 11C and the display was blinking. WTF? Is this the end?! Please god, no. Just needed batteries. I know for a fact I haven't put batteries in it for at least 20 years
Purchased new in 1981. I have much difficulty using standard calculators for anything beyond basic addition/subtraction! Before I had a PC, I had all sorts of engineering formulas programmed into this thing.
*Incredibly, these were made in the USA and could probably be used to drive nails in a pinch.