Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2008.02.01
- Made by: Hewlett Packard
- Model: HP31E
- Serial Number: 1843S33243
- Date Made: Circa 1978 to 1980.
- Approximate size: 14.2 cm length, 7.5 cm width, thickness 3 cm (top) and 2 cm (bottom)
- Accessories: Charger, Two booklets: “HP-31E Owners Handbook” and “Solving Problems with your your Hewlett – Packard Calculator.
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
This calculator was introduced in 1978. It was refered to as a basic scientific computer. It had trigonometric and other functions used by surveyors but was not programmable.
It was used by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd. for land survey calculation in Alberta.
Source of Object: Donated by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd.
Notes: A second 31E is part of the Society collection ALSA 2008.02.23, also donated by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd.
References: Visit the article Finally, Computers could be taken to the Field for additional information. Also see https://www.hpmuseum.org/hp31.htm.
Description by: Ed Titanich, October 1, 2024.