HP Graphing Calculator Product Features
~ Exclusive technology is in red ~

Model

HP 50G graphing calculator
HP 48GII graphing calculator
HP 39GS graphing calculator
HP 9G graphing calculator

Applications

Engineering,Computer science, Surveying, Trigonometry, Statistics, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Engineering, Computer Science, Surveying, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more.
General Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry,Statistics, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth sciences General Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences and more.

Display

131 x 80 pixels

131 x 64 pixels

7 lines x 33 characters

+ 2 lines header
+ 1 line of menu
+ 6 dynamic menus
2D and 3D
 
131 x 64 pixels 32 x 36 pixels
2 lines + indicators

Entry-System Logic

RPN, Algebraic, Textbook

RPN, Algebraic, Textbook

Algebraic Algebraic

Built-In Functions

2,300+

2,300+

600+ 600+

Time Saving Technology

RPN
HP Solve
RPN
HP Solve
HP Equation Writer
HP MatrixWriter

 

HP Solve
Has memory functions for storing and retrieving data and 2 clear memory options

Additional Value Added

30% increase in usable space over the HP 40g+

Built-in lessons and step-by-step problem solving

You can isolate and evaluate sub-expressions using the intelligent editor

Onboard library with 180+ scientific and engineering constants and units.

Computer Algebra System (CAS) delivers dynamic symbolic manipulation and numeric solving so you can easily perform complex arithmetic or calculus functions

HP Step-by-Step problem-solving displays show you how the problem is solved in addition to providing the answer.

 
FREE TRAINING

Dynamic split screen for greater readability

Easy programming to create custom aplets using formulas and equations

Built-in library of 29 constants and easy metric conversions
Share data wirelessly

20 physics constants
 
Scientific, Engineering notation
 
Converts data to and from degrees, minutes, and seconds
 
Metric conversion
 
"pi" key
 
FREE TRAINING

Connectivity

USB cable and software is included to connect to PC.

-Serial cable is included to interface with a PC, and any data you collect can be analyzed on your calculator.

Infrared port allows communication with another HP 48GII at high speed.

USB cable and software is included to connect to PC.  

Memory Registers

512KB

80.7KB user
128KB total

256KB 26 registers

Menus, Prompts, etc.

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Keyboard

Numbers, Letters

Numbers, Letters

Numbers, Letters Numbers, Letters

RPN is an efficient data-entry system that can significantly reduce keystrokes.

HP Solve is a time saving application exclusive to HP calculators that allows you to solve equations for any variable without re-writing your equation.

HP Equation Writer is an exclusive HP feature that enables you to work through complicated calculations and see the equation take shape before your eyes in a textbook format while reducing the need to keep track of parentheses to a minimum.

HP MatrixWriter is an exclusive HP feature that provides a screen that works like a spreadsheet in many ways as well as numerous functions for working with matrices.