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Professionals and college students have the flexibility no other scientific calculator can offer with the choice of RPN or algebraic entry-system logic. The programmable HP 33s features enhanced capabilities including single and two-variable statistics, base-n functions, a strong mathematics package, unit conversions and a powerful fraction mode. Get professional performance from the ultimate RPN scientific programmable calculator. Switch between RPN and algebraic entry-system logic at any time. The HP 33s continues to deliver with a large 2-line alphanumeric display with adjustable contrast, a robust library of built-in functions and constants. Large 2-line display with adjustable contrast to easily view entries, results, menus and prompts Simplify physics with 40 built-in physical constants, plus a complete library of unit conversions Get accurate results with edit, undo and delete capability Enjoy a compact size and comfortable rubber side grips that are designed for the mobile professional Use strong statistics functions for single and two-variable statistics, linear regression and more Use base-n functions for binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal number calculation and conversion Power to calculate inverse functions, cube root, logarithms, exponents, factorials and more Take advantage of a powerful fraction mode plus fraction-to-decimal conversion Programmable with keystroke programming 31KB memory with 27 independent storage registers Enhanced fractions mode, statistics and mathematics packages with base-n function Compact size and rubber grips for comfort Enclosure material - Plastic, rubber side grips and brushed metal faceplate Dimensions - Length 6.2 x Width 3.2 x Depth 0.63 (15.8x8.3x1.61cm) Weight - 127 grams (4.5 ounces)

Amazon.com Product Description:
Pocket-sized and full-featured, the HP 33s Scientific Calculator is designed for engineers, surveyors, college students, scientists, and medical professionals. Its two-line display is easy to read, and at only 4.2 ounces, the unit slips easily into your pocket for travel.

Boasting both Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) and intuitive algebraic data entry modes, as well as 32 KB memory with 27 memory storage and recall functions, the 33s is ideal for solving a variety of science and engineering problems.

Functions include trigonometric, percentage, conversion, coordinate, time, angle, probability, factorial, gamma, fractions, and a variety of statistical operations. The calculator can solve equations, integrate, work with complex numbers, and is programmable. The 386-page manual thoroughly reviews the calculator's many features. When purchased new, the unit is backed by HP's one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Calculator, two 3-volt lithium coin batteries (CR2032), instruction manual

Customer Reviews Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Electrical PE's Beware...
If you are planning to take the electrical PE exam, be careful in using the HP33S for AC calculations. IT DOES NOT HAVE A MEANS TO EASILY DO PHASOR ARITHMETIC FOR AC CALCULATIONS. With the older 48G and 48GX models you could easily do vector arithmetic by directly putting in phasor quantities in terms of Magnitude and ... Read More

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- Perfect Intersection of Power, Ease, Price
I've used my hp 33s relentlessly in school for over 3 years for surveying comps, physics, and geodesy. It's now on its third set of batteries. I have several other calculators: hp and ti, graphers, and scientifics, but this is the one I always have with me. The STO(re) button, the x^2, square root, power, x root, e^x, ... Read More

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- thank you
It is complicated, so if you plan to use it for FE, buy it early in order to be familier with with it

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- worked for me
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.

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