
My HP50g has been one of my most productive purchases. This means I can copy programs between the emulator on my Mac and my physical HP50g. I should also add that although I have never managed to link my HP50g to my Windows laptop through the supplied software, I have found Mac OSX software that works perfectly. As I said in my initial review, it is a great calculator but you need to invest time learning the syntax. There is also an excellent video tutorial for iPad (Science and ) that demystifies the HP50g for new users, and really makes it easy to unlock its power in the shortest possible time. There are several very good videos covering basic set-up up to relatively simple programming. The syntax is difficult enough without the added complexity of switching between coverage of the two systems in the manual. Whilst comprehensive, the HP50g manuals are confusing because they cover Algebraic and RPN calculations simultaneously. I believe most people buy HP calculators because they want to use RPN. I have also added HP50g emulators to my iMac, iPad and iPhone (published by "The Winter Storm"). It is just so easy to switch on and perform complex calculations immediately. My use of the HP50g increases the longer I own it. The new HP 50g Graphing Calculator provides the best in power, flexibility and connectivity for maths, science, engineering professionals and college students and comes complete with a premium case. 3D graphing allows you to calculate advanced expressions and view solutions in a 2 or 3D graphical representation. One powerful aplet is HP Solve, which makes it easy to find an unknown variable without having to re-enter an equation. The aplet library lets you explore different classes of mathematical operations such as functions, inference, parametric, polar, sequence and statistics.

There is an extensive equation and aplet library with over 300 built in scientific equations and engineering constants.

Maths and science students are able to develop key learning skills and understand complex concepts, thanks to symbolic, numeric and graphing views.

The HP50G is HP's most powerful calculator and is suitable for professionals and students alike, engineered for performance - easy to use CAS boosts student comprehension with dynamic equation solving. Connectivity comes in the shape of a USB port for linking to a PC (the cable and software are included), and a wireless link to other units via its IRDA port. Users also benefit from the large 512KB of user memory and an SD card slot for further data storage and transfer. The HP 50G graphing calculator incorporates a host of innovative features, including an easy-to-use Computer Algebra System (CAS) with three viewing options, a choice of data entry logics (Algebraic,RPN and Textbook) and a large high contrast dynamic screen.
