The short version
SwissMicros DM42n — modern replacement for the classic HP-42S.
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SwissMicros DM42n
SwissMicros DM42n — modern replacement for the classic HP-42S.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-06-02
Last seen:2026-06-02
Times seen:1
Website:swissmicros.com
Why it caught our attention
The thread treated it as the stronger SwissMicros recommendation.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-02
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters recommended the DM42/DM42n as the modern reimplementation for HP-42S fans.
Original threadHP re-releases classic computer science calculator: The HP-16C
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