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Math geeks will be excited to learn that Hewlett Packard recently released a series of calculator applications for the iPhone. Based on vintage designs, the applications serve as virtual replicas of the HP 12C and HP 12C platinum financial calculators (both above) and the HP 15C scientific calculator (below), while offering the same functions, algorithms and calculation sequences.
The designers at HP clearly spent a good deal of time tweaking the buttons on these apps, creating a rich three-dimensionality that puts the iPhone's standard calculator to shame. Taking advantage of the iPhone's accelerometer, the calculators also offer a horizontal and simplified RPN vertical orientation. With a download price of $15 for the 12C and $30 for the 15C, however, these calculators make for a pricey trip down memory lane; these are more for serious computations on the go.
via designboom
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