We're planning for a pilot run. Hardware is about ready. Firmware is at 55% but since the 43S is flashable, this is no problem - simply update with the progress of coding.
What we don't know is the amount of real interest in the community. There are contradicting signals received: looking at the number of persons posting in the "WP43 News", 10 pilot calculators would be sufficient. If, on the other hand, we'd take each and every positive statement made in the last decade for serious, 100 pilot calculators would be appropriate. What can be done? We've to ask you.
So this thread is to place your intents. Placing a purchase option (?) won't cost your money immediately but we rely on realistic numbers and don't want to go bankrupt. As far as we know today, our cost (i.e. what one of us has to lay down for getting one calculator of the pilot batch to Europe ready to be flashed) will be in the order of magnitude of the retail price of the DM42. So I'm afraid the retail price of the WP43 can't be lower than the one of the DM42. We don't know any better yet thus we can't tell you any better. Please place your options with this in mind.
(IF the pilot batch will be finished in time THEN we plan bringing a suitable amount to Alschwil. So you can save shipping. )
(EDIT: Had to phrase more precisely.)
WP43 Pilot Run (Poll!)
WP43 Pilot Run (Poll!)
Last edited by Walter on Fri May 05, 2023 8:24 am, edited 3 times in total.
WP43 SN00000, 34S, and 31S for obvious reasons; HP-35, 45, ..., 35S, 15CE, DM16L S/N# 00093, DM42β SN:00041
Re: WP 43S Pilot Run (Poll!)
Walter wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:43 pmWe're planning for a pilot run. Hardware is about ready. Firmware is at 55% but since the 43S is flashable, this is no problem - simply update with the progress of coding.
What we don't know is the amount of real interest in the community. There are contradicting signals received: looking at the number of persons posting in the "43S News", 10 pilot calculators would be sufficient. If, on the other hand, we'd take each and every positive statement made in the last decade for serious, 100 pilot calculators would be appropriate. What can be done? We've to ask you.
So this thread is to place your intents. Placing a purchase option (?) won't cost your money immediately but we rely on realistic numbers and don't want to go bankrupt. As far as we know today, our cost (i.e. what one of us has to lay down for getting the pilot batch to Europe ready to be flashed) will be in the order of magnitude of the retail price of the DM42. So I'm afraid the retail price of the WP 43S can't be lower than the one of the DM42. We don't know any better yet thus we can't tell you any better. Please place your options with this in mind.
(IF the pilot batch will be finished in time THEN we plan bringing a suitable amount to Alschwil. So you can save shipping. )
If vapourware finally turns into hardware then I'm in for one (but I want #7, to continue the series in DM creations).
I always try to support those who work in my field of interest.
Greetings,
Massimo
ajcaton
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Massimo
ajcaton
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- PierreMengisen
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Re: WP 43S Pilot Run (Poll!)
Yes boys, go go go. I want it.
Pierre
[TI59 with PC100C; TI-84 Plus CE-T; HP41CV with HP IL loop & 2*82161A DCD & 82162 TP; HP15C; HP28S; DM41; DM41L; DM42; DM41X]
[TI59 with PC100C; TI-84 Plus CE-T; HP41CV with HP IL loop & 2*82161A DCD & 82162 TP; HP15C; HP28S; DM41; DM41L; DM42; DM41X]
Re: WP 43S Pilot Run (Poll!)
Hi,
great news !
One 43S of the "pilot run"-batch for me, please.
I would prefer an handover in Allschwil *grin* ...
Cherio !
great news !
One 43S of the "pilot run"-batch for me, please.
I would prefer an handover in Allschwil *grin* ...
Cherio !
FX-602P, HP-12c, 17B, 32E, 38C, 39gs, 35, 41C/CV, 48 SX/G, 50g, DM 1xL, 42β , WP43β…
Re: WP 43S Pilot Run (Poll!)
Why not. Add one more
DM10, DM10L: 00031 / DM11, DM11L: 00112 / DM12, DM12L: 02074
DM15, DM15L: 11069 / DM16. DM16L: 02001 / DM41, DM41L: 00859
DM41X: 00036ß / 00181 DM42: 3108 / 6084 WP43: 0032
DM15, DM15L: 11069 / DM16. DM16L: 02001 / DM41, DM41L: 00859
DM41X: 00036ß / 00181 DM42: 3108 / 6084 WP43: 0032
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Re: WP 43S Pilot Run (Poll!)
One here as well
Esben
DM42 SN: 00245, WP43 Pilot SN:00002, DM32 SN: 00045 (Listed in obtained order).
DM42 SN: 00245, WP43 Pilot SN:00002, DM32 SN: 00045 (Listed in obtained order).
- Mark Hardman
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Re: WP 43S Pilot Run (Poll!)
I'm in for one alpha WP 43S in hopes that it will stop that high-pitched whining I keep hearing. I'm almost certain it isn't tinnitus.
Edit: Request removed. Way to alienate one of your larger markets Walter.
Edit: Request removed. Way to alienate one of your larger markets Walter.
Last edited by Mark Hardman on Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:07 am, edited 2 times in total.
DM42: β00043, β00065, 00357 / DM41X: β00054, 00445 / DM32: β00278
DM10L: 017/100, DM11L: 00121, DM12L: 02005, DM15L: 00523, DM16L: 00008, DM41L: 00111
DM10L: 017/100, DM11L: 00121, DM12L: 02005, DM15L: 00523, DM16L: 00008, DM41L: 00111
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Re: WP 43S Pilot Run (Poll!)
I would like one (even though right is right and left is wrong ).
DM42 SN: 00079,00635,3643
DM41X
DM15L, DM16L, DM41L
DM41X
DM15L, DM16L, DM41L