The final version definitely needs the Alpha Key Layout printed onto the back of the case, just like HP's calculators had it. Does not necessarily have to be in colour and can leave room for other useful and more arcane table at the top or bottom.
I just want to point to the rear sides go the voyager series calculators which also served as operating manuals in a nutshell.
There is no interest or plan for the 41X to add either 'normal' fonts or customized stack displays;
I do appreciate the great labour that went into the faithful implementation of core 41 features on that new hardware platform. It is set to be my main calc for years to come.
But please reflect: The main differentiating factor is a totally different display. It needs no argument that readability and full exploitation of the screen area are the main goals to be achieved with any calculator. And this display can only fulfil its potential by using a typeset that is adequate for a matrix display.
I am therefore decidedly arguing for a display mode that makes use - in program and in run mode - of the typeset that is used in system and dmcl menus.
I do appreciate the great labour that went into the faithful implementation of core 41 features on that new hardware platform. It is set to be my main calc for years to come.
But please reflect: The main differentiating factor is a totally different display. It needs no argument that readability and full exploitation of the screen area are the main goals to be achieved with any calculator. And this display can only fulfil its potential by using a typeset that is adequate for a matrix display.
I am therefore decidedly arguing for a display mode that makes use - in program and in run mode - of the typeset that is used in system and dmcl menus.
+41
DM42 SN00284 & SN03835 running C47, HP34C, HP41CV, HP42S, HP35s, WP34S, HP Prime
I am therefore decidedly arguing for a display mode that makes use - in program and in run mode - of the typeset that is used in system and dmcl menus.
I guess you're right.
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]