Today HP launched a retro-styled calculator in commemoration of the companies 35th anniversaryo of selling handheld calculators. The new HP 35s has an old-school design that looks similar to the original HP 35 handheld calculator but functionality is actually the companies most advanced scientific programmable calculator. The original HP 35 was launched in 1972 and was the first consumer product launched from HP, basically putting the slide rule to rest for good.

The new HP 35s handheld calculator is actually full of functionality with over 800 storage registers, multiple built-in functions, large display and buttons among other features, and comes with a zipper pouch. Then nostalgic and new 35th anniversary calculator from HP will be available for purchase late this summer, retailing for $59.99.

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