Re: HP-35s: numeric constants in programs

richwood wrote:

Sounds logical

Yes. But where do the remaining 34 bytes go when a simple "1" requires
38 bytes of memory while only 4 bytes are used for the program itself?
For instance, are there any hidden "null" bytes like in the 41 series,
that - unlike the 41 - cannot be PACKed away?

however with 32K of memory available, only 26 global
labels available for programs and no means of saving programs outside
the calculator for easy backup and reloading, memory use efficiency is
probably not a major concern.

Wait until that big 20x20 matrix comes along. <8)

Living as I do in a very low humidity area, Reno NV, I have had
virtually all the HP calculators I own lose memory at least once due
to ESD, particularly in the winter. This has been my biggest problem
with the HP 42S calculators.

I now see that living in an area with less sunshine and more rain and
humidity seems to have its special advantages. 8-)

Losing 32K of programs with only manual
reentry available would be truly annoying.

Well, maybe it's time for a good old '41 with card reader. 8-)
Or a 50g. Or maybe a new 43s, somewhen from HP.

Dieter

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