New DM42S hardware

[48GX]

The keypad is vastly improved. Still not perfect. I have read some say it’s better than the HP-42s and I would not say that.

It’s good, but not HP OEM good.

What other device are you going to use if you are an RPN user? This is the best thing going and you have to live with the trade-offs. I have three and will likely order another.

[gorang]

It’s good, but not HP OEM good.

What other device are you going to use if you are an RPN user? This is the best thing going and you have to live with the trade-offs. I have three and will likely order another.

I agree. A good keypad is good enough for me - it doesn't really need to be HP OEM level good.

EDIT: even though I also have to agree with other posters wishing for a more "orange yellow".
I felt free to use your picture and "enhance" the yellow color a little - here is the result:

https://imgur.com/zLPpTHB

WARNING: the above link shows a FAKED image of a "new" DM42! The colors on the left hand side unit were artificially made more "orange"!

[reavy]

I like it!

[amafan]

I like it the way I like Halloween. It's too much orange for me on a professional instrument. YMMV.

[48GX]

I don’t understand the obsession with the color of the key/letters.

[amafan]

I don’t understand the obsession with the color of the key/letters.

I don’t either really. As long as they are clear and legible it’s fine. I don’t like garish colors though in general.

[gorang]

Many people don't understand the obsession with calculators in the modern age of smartphone apps and online web apps. Not to mention RPN calculators.

And then there are people like us

[Calambres]

I don’t understand the obsession with the color of the key/letters.

I don’t either really. As long as they are clear and legible it’s fine. I don’t like garish colors though in general.

For me the problem is that the secondary functions are more visible than the main ones with such a vivid yellow tint. I think orange is a more sensible option but, again, YMMV.