I used my dad’s HP calculator in high school. I got to struggle with “reverse polish notation” while every one else sailed through trigonometry with their TI-59.
Bought my first Texas Instruments four function calculator, $120 in 1973 ($830 IN 2023$)remember having votes in class if students should be allowed o use them on test since those without would beat a disadvantage.
Back in the ’90’s, my Sister’d boss was excitedly describing a stereo set up he had received as a gift,with various functions….and “Lots of flashing lights.”, after that it became the family’s standard for new technology.
HP’s RPN: The best thing to happen to calculators (once ya figgered it out!)……and my K&E Slide Rule is from 1953…..and still has all its original parts!
My SHARP EL-506 is almost ~25 yrs old and still working. The instruction book doesn’t have an email address for the company. I still don’t know why Trig was required for my major.
I dunno, my TI83 still works just as it did when it was new. Granted I don’t have to graph a dam* thing, and no longer have to solve for E, it is still a good pemdas machine!
Yngvar Følling 8 months ago
Slidey has a point. The thing about being a tech geek is that all your flashy new gizmos get obsolete in a few years.
angelolady Premium Member 8 months ago
This is so funny.
Qiset 8 months ago
I wonder if there is a slide-rule app?
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member 8 months ago
Gazonga Microchips is an oxymoron.
Packratjohn Premium Member 8 months ago
It’s a sine of the times…
aerotica69 8 months ago
I used my dad’s HP calculator in high school. I got to struggle with “reverse polish notation” while every one else sailed through trigonometry with their TI-59.
Diat60 8 months ago
When the EMP hits, the slide rule will have it’s day again.
Bob Blumenfeld 8 months ago
How to make a slide rule look feminine.
jwilbern 8 months ago
The slide rule doesn’t know the difference between silicone and silicon.
Mark Jackson Premium Member 8 months ago
So is the fact that silicone != silicon part of the joke, or didn’t BB know they were different?
mindjob 8 months ago
Or they might hang down to her waist because she never wore a bra
markkahler52 8 months ago
And nearly 40 years after this strip appeared, we’ve seen the results
Gen.Flashman 8 months ago
Bought my first Texas Instruments four function calculator, $120 in 1973 ($830 IN 2023$)remember having votes in class if students should be allowed o use them on test since those without would beat a disadvantage.
BW42 8 months ago
Silicon chips, not silicone!
christelisbetty 8 months ago
Back in the ’90’s, my Sister’d boss was excitedly describing a stereo set up he had received as a gift,with various functions….and “Lots of flashing lights.”, after that it became the family’s standard for new technology.
dgardner55 Premium Member 8 months ago
HP’s RPN: The best thing to happen to calculators (once ya figgered it out!)……and my K&E Slide Rule is from 1953…..and still has all its original parts!
MFRXIM Premium Member 8 months ago
My SHARP EL-506 is almost ~25 yrs old and still working. The instruction book doesn’t have an email address for the company. I still don’t know why Trig was required for my major.
Sisyphos 8 months ago
Slidey speaks Truth to Oliver….
baraktorvan 8 months ago
I dunno, my TI83 still works just as it did when it was new. Granted I don’t have to graph a dam* thing, and no longer have to solve for E, it is still a good pemdas machine!