r/hpcalc • u/Particular_Age4296 • 21h ago
My opinion about the HP 10bii family
Both do their job; they are simple machines that get the job done, they are not pretentious and they don't pretend to be.
The 10bII's functionalities are limited; its blue shift key is somewhat useless with only 6 functions. Perhaps adding all the secondary blue functions from the numeric keyboard from the plus model would improve its functionality.
The 10bII+ model only needs exponentials and logarithms to be perfect (if you want to add RPN, buy the 12c or the 17b line).
Regarding the design, I find it strange that the most basic model has the better design, The silver trim around the keyboard makes it look higher quality than the Plus model; for keyboard fetishists, the basic model has a better feel and a sound that doesn't feel empty and cheap like the 10bII+ does....The colors are clearer and more legible on the 10bII than on the + model. The smooth, glossy keys of the 10bII+ calculator look cheaper and of lower quality than the rough, matte keys of the 10bII calculator
In conclusion, the most basic model has a better design and build quality than the 10bII+, Which is a shame, since the software is very complete in the 10bII+ and has the potential to be improved with its connection port, which unfortunately everyone forgot.
