HP 48gII Graphing Calculator

The Hewlett Packard HP 48gII is a superb graphing calculator.

Price: $209.00

 

We'll even throw in a complimentary HP imitation leather pouch worth $10.00!

The HP 48gII graphing calculator has a powerful 128KB total memory (80.7KB available to the user), huge built-in constant library and structured programming for creating applications, the HP 48gII keeps reliable, high-level assistance at hand for demanding engineering and surveying applications. Ideal for engineering, computer science, surveying, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, geometry, biology, chemistry, physics, and more. Customize your input by choosing familiar textbook, traditional algebraic or efficient RPN entry modes. If your classroom or lab work requires communication for experiments, the HP 48gII is your tool -- even includes a serial port connectivity kit1. View 3D graphs and 2-and 3-D plots and other functions with ease on the comfortably-sized display. Permitted for use on SAT I, SAT II Math IC/IIC, PSAT/NMSQT, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Physics

Onboard power and capability

  • Huge, built-in library with more than180 scientific and engineering constants and units
  • Customize input by choosing from RPN, algebraic or textbook data-entry modes
  • Structured programming for creating applications
  • 128KB memory (of which 80.7KB is available to the user)
  • Computer Algebra System (CAS) delivers dynamic symbolic manipulation and numeric solving so you can easily perform complex arithmetic or calculus functions

Share data and results

  • Convenient serial port can interface with the PC1 and any data you collect can be analyzed on your calculator
  • 3D graphing functions with interactive graphics
  • 2D/3D plotting, graphics, algebra, quadratic and polynomial features
  • Built-in applications tackle tough equations

Subject suitability

  • Engineering
  • Surveying
  • Math
  • Statistics
  • Computer Science
  • Trigonometry
  • Physics
  • Calculus
  • Statistics
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry

Features of the HP 49gII Graphing Calculator

Operating Features

  • Entry logic: algebraic/RPN/textbook
  • Menus, prompts
  • Alpha messages
  • Soft-keys
  • Numeric precision - intermediate/internal: 15 internal/12 display/infinite precision for integers
  • Displayed numerical precision: 12 digits, exponent: -499 to +499
  • Internal numerical precision (intermediate): 15 digit, exponent: -49999 to +49999
  • Additional applications available on Internet1

Configuration

  • RAM: 128KB (80.7KB available to the user)
  • Redefinable menu keys
  • Redefinable keyboard (user mode)
  • Peripherals
  • Supports libraries/RPL programs

Vector Operations

  • Rectangular/Polar
  • Matrix operations: Includes symbolic matrices
  • Matrix editor

Graphing Features

  • 2-D Function, Polar, Parametric Plot
  • 3-D, Differential Equation, Bar Plot
  • Histogram, Scatter Plot
  • Find: Intersect, Extremum, Slope, Area
  • Zoom, Trace, Co-ordinates, Shade

Math Features

  • +, -, x, ÷, √, 1/x, +/-, In, ex, x√y
  • yx, LOG, 10x, x2, %, π , n!
  • Fractions
  • Degrees, radians, or grads mode
  • Trigonometric functions/inverses
  • Hyperbolics/inverses
  • HP SolveT application (root finder)
  • Numeric Integration
  • Symbolic Integration (simple cases)
  • Numeric differentiation
  • Symbolic differentiation (simple cases)
  • Complex number of functions
  • Polynomial root finder, Taylor series
  • Absolute value, round
  • Integer, & fractional part of a number
  • Modulo function, floor, ceiling
  • CAS (Computer Algebra System)

Scientific features

  • Decimal hrs/hrs min sec conversions
  • Polar/rectangular conversions
  • Angle conversions
  • Base conversions and arithmetic
  • Unit conversions
  • Bit, Boolean graphics
  • Display and printer graphics
  • Onboard library with more than 180 scientific and engineering constants and units

Statistical Features

  • Σx, Σx2, Σy, Σy2, Σxy
  • Sample standard deviation, mean
  • Population standard deviation
  • Linear regression
  • Combinations, permutations
  • Weighted mean
  • Edit, save, name, list
  • Curve fit ( LIN, LOG, EXP, POW )
  • Plot statistical data
  • Hypothesis tests
  • Confidence intervals

Programming features

  • Root finder: HP Solve
  • Number of steps/regs or bytes: 80.7KB
  • Number of Programs/formulae: ++
  • Levels of subroutines: ++
  • Branching
  • Flags: 256
  • Alpha prompts in programs
  • Input forms, alpha string manipulation
  • Indirect addressing
  • Index looping
  • Alpha listing

Additional features

  • Serial port can be used to interface with a PC, and any data you collect can be analyzed on your calculator.1
  • Notepad
  • Graphing functions with interactive graphics
  • IrDA port allows the HP 48gII to communicate with another HP 48gII calculator, or an HP 49g+ at high speed
  • 2D/3D plotting, graphics, algebra, quadratic and polynomial features

Specifications of the HP 48gII Graphing Calculator

CPU
CPU48Mhz ARM9
Display
Display size131 x 64 pixels
7 lines x 33 characters + 2 lines header + 1 line of menu
Display TypeLCD
LCD131 x 64 pixels dot matrix + indicators
ContrastAdjustable
System logic
Entry-system logicRPN, Algebraic, Textbook
Built-in functions2,300+
Menus, prompts, etc.Yes
Pending operationsLimited by memory
Internal precision15 digits, limited by memory for integers
Memory
Memory80.7KB user
128KB total
Connectivity
IR portIrDA
Power
ConnectivityRS232 serial port
Input
KeyboardNumbers, Letters
Power
PowerAAA x 3 + CR2032
Power off Memory protectionYes
Battery life2 months
Auto power offApproximately 5 minutes
Physical characteristics
Weight220 grams, 7.7 ounces
Size (L × W × D)184.0 × 87.0 × 23.5 mm, 7.2 × 3.4 × .09 in
BeeperOn/off
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Key Top MaterialPlastic
Warranty1-year warranty
What's in the BoxCalculator, batteries, user manual, pouch, Serial cable, and CD with connectivity software and advanced user guide
Supporting material
Subject SuitabilityEngineering
Computer science
Surveying
Trigonometry
Statistics
Geometry
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Permitted for use onAP® Calculus, AP® Statistics, SAT I, SAT II Math IC/IIC, ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP Chemistry/Physics

AP Calculus requires a graphing calculator. Any scientific or graphing calculator (Excludes models with QWERTY (i.e. typewriter) keyboards, electronic writing pads, and pen-input/stylus-driven devices) is permitted for the following College Board tests: AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Statistics (a graphing calculator with statistical capabilities is expected), PSAT/NMSQT, SAT II Math IC & IIC. For more information go to http://www.collegeboard.com/. Policies subject to change. AP and SAT are registered trademarks of the College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of both the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation which were not involved in the production of and do not endorse this product.

1 A PC with an Internet connection is required for downloading. Please purchase separately. Serial cable is included. The IrDA port allows the HP 48gII to communicate with another HP 48gII calculator, or an HP 49g+ at high speed.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 03 January, 2008.
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