12-15-2016, 05:34 PM (This post was last modified: 03-25-2017 09:37 PM by dizzy.)

It's been a while now since the second print run of the HP 50g manual sets and the requests for another batch keep coming in, so it's about time to relent and have another set made. The HP 50g is still going strong, and is still IMHO the most capable engineering calculator on the market. It's well worth investing in some hard-copy manuals since HP decided not to bother supplying them.
If you'd like to get your hands on either of the above two-volume sets of manuals, you'll have another chance shortly. I'm just calculating some prices, which I anticipate being similar to last time, and we can look at perhaps printing at the end of January, assuming we get the numbers needed. Stay tuned and I'll get some payment links up soon.
In case you missed the original discussions, this is basically a crowdfunded effort to have these manuals produced in hard-copy form for a reasonable price, which is possible if we get sufficient numbers (around 20 for each set). The printing is done in the UK and I'll dispatch all the manuals myself (they've gone everywhere from Finland to Brazil previously). The pound is very weak at the moment so it might prove to be a good time to buy if you're not in the UK.
The end result looks like this:
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The payment pages are now available at:
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I'm still interested in getting a complete set.

12-16-2016, 06:01 AM (This post was last modified: 12-16-2016 06:02 AM by Etienne Victoria.)

+1
Thank you for your effort in providing this set.
E.

I think this is a very good idea and I'm very interested in supporting/buying a set of hardcopies.

Count me in for one set.
Alan

You can also include me for a set of manuals.

Unfortunately the 'same as last time' doesn't say much for a person that didn't see the last print. I'm interested in theory, but I don't know should I or not.

+1
Thank you for your organizing this.
Anders

(12-16-2016 02:39 PM)Vtile Wrote: Unfortunately the 'same as last time' doesn't say much for a person that didn't see the last print. I'm interested in theory, but I don't know should I or not.

There are photos in the original post.
I got a set in the 2nd batch, and I can tell you it worths every penny.
Try search the threads from last year, IIRC it started in February 2015 and finished one year later, but no so sure about it, there you can find unanimous positive feedback.
Cheers

Dizzy, don't forget members who already signed in on the old threads!
http://www.hpmuseum.org/forum/thread-977-page-7.html
http://www.hpmuseum.org/forum/thread-384-page-12.html

(12-16-2016 02:39 PM)Vtile Wrote: Unfortunately the 'same as last time' doesn't say much for a person that didn't see the last print. I'm interested in theory, but I don't know should I or not.

I'll have the details in a day or two. No need to make any commitments just yet.

12-17-2016, 12:14 AM (This post was last modified: 12-17-2016 12:14 AM by dizzy.)

(12-16-2016 11:49 PM)Helix Wrote: Dizzy, don't forget members who already signed in on the old threads!
http://www.hpmuseum.org/forum/thread-977-page-7.html
http://www.hpmuseum.org/forum/thread-384-page-12.html

I'll try and get in touch with those from the old threads in case they don't see this one, but I'll be setting up a page for making payments rather than trying to keep track of everyone here. I'm sure we'll get enough people again.

(12-16-2016 02:39 PM)Vtile Wrote: Unfortunately the 'same as last time' doesn't say much for a person that didn't see the last print. I'm interested in theory, but I don't know should I or not.

I have a set from the first run. Beautifully done, very clear print, robust binding, yet easy to move pages, about as nice as they can be. Well worth the price, you won't be sorry.

Dizzy,
Please count me for a full set.

+1 for one set.
Thank you for doing this!

Put me down for a set of both manuals too, please.

(12-17-2016 12:36 AM)rprosperi Wrote:

(12-16-2016 02:39 PM)Vtile Wrote: Unfortunately the 'same as last time' doesn't say much for a person that didn't see the last print. I'm interested in theory, but I don't know should I or not.

I have a set from the first run. Beautifully done, very clear print, robust binding, yet easy to move pages, about as nice as they can be. Well worth the price, you won't be sorry.

Enthusiastically seconded. I have a set too, and they are outstanding. Thanks again to Dizzy for making these available. A real pleasure to use for those of us that prefer a book in the hand over a .pdf on the screen.
Brad

I may have missed it, but is there an 'estimated price' (euros or pounds sterling) for the two 50g manuals, assuming you have at least 20 people place orders? Also, the two manuals may have some considerable weight for shipping to be considered. I'm very interested, but would like to know what ballpark price we're talking about when it comes to printing, packing and shipping to the U.S.
I did print my own copy of the users guide and used Richard Schwartz's method of binding using Aleene's Tacky Glue. It came out nicely, but I do prefer the spiral bound manuals and would prefer the two manual set.
~Jim~

(12-16-2016 02:39 PM)Vtile Wrote: Unfortunately the 'same as last time' doesn't say much for a person that didn't see the last print. I'm interested in theory, but I don't know should I or not.

I have a set and can heartily endorse this product! The type is clear, the pages are of great quality and the binding will outlive me. I don't give testimonials lightly but these are a great bargain.
Tom L

(12-20-2016 12:21 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: I may have missed it, but is there an 'estimated price' (euros or pounds sterling) for the two 50g manuals, assuming you have at least 20 people place orders? Also, the two manuals may have some considerable weight for shipping to be considered. I'm very interested, but would like to know what ballpark price we're talking about when it comes to printing, packing and shipping to the U.S.
I did print my own copy of the users guide and used Richard Schwartz's method of binding using Aleene's Tacky Glue. It came out nicely, but I do prefer the spiral bound manuals and would prefer the two manual set.
~Jim~

From searching the past archives, it appears that the last time the two 50g manuals were printed, the cost was £16 plus shipping costs. Anyone recall the costs of shipping these two manuals from UK to the U.S.?
~ Jim ~

Count me in for 1 set.
Thanks for doing this.

(12-21-2016 01:40 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote:

(12-20-2016 12:21 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: I may have missed it, but is there an 'estimated price' (euros or pounds sterling) for the two 50g manuals, assuming you have at least 20 people place orders? Also, the two manuals may have some considerable weight for shipping to be considered. I'm very interested, but would like to know what ballpark price we're talking about when it comes to printing, packing and shipping to the U.S.
I did print my own copy of the users guide and used Richard Schwartz's method of binding using Aleene's Tacky Glue. It came out nicely, but I do prefer the spiral bound manuals and would prefer the two manual set.
~Jim~

From searching the past archives, it appears that the last time the two 50g manuals were printed, the cost was £16 plus shipping costs. Anyone recall the costs of shipping these two manuals from UK to the U.S.?
~ Jim ~

About £17 per two-volume set. Unfortunately the books are more than 1kg per set and to make matters worse there doesn't seem to be a way of combining two sets to reduce costs.
Last time I also had an economy option, which is about £11/set. This turned out to be a bit of pain as I can't pay for it via PayPal and need to manually do these orders separately. Also, the delivery time is 30-45+ days. I could perhaps do this again if there is demand for it.

(12-21-2016 04:16 PM)dizzy Wrote:

(12-21-2016 01:40 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: From searching the past archives, it appears that the last time the two 50g manuals were printed, the cost was £16 plus shipping costs. Anyone recall the costs of shipping these two manuals from UK to the U.S.?
~ Jim ~

About £17 per two-volume set. Unfortunately the books are more than 1kg per set and to make matters worse there doesn't seem to be a way of combining two sets to reduce costs.
Last time I also had an economy option, which is about £11/set. This turned out to be a bit of pain as I can't pay for it via PayPal and need to manually do these orders separately. Also, the delivery time is 30-45+ days. I could perhaps do this again if there is demand for it.

If prices remain the same, £16(printing) + £17(shipping) = £33 ≈ $40.80 USD.
If you can ship, via economy option at £11/set, I'd prefer this method. I'm not in a hurry to receive the two volume set and it would save about $7.
I'm in for these prices....as long as this sounds like the 'ballpark'.

Count me in for a complete set.
Juergen

Me too!
John

Dizzy: It appears as if there are 19-20 members who have expressed interest in receiving copies of the 50g manuals. Most, if not all, would like both the Users Guide and the Advanced Users Reference Manual.
The hpmuseum users I've tabulated are: xmehq, Etienne Victoria, tdh79, streigel, jwhsu, Anders, EmmanuelC, Dan B, philipbailey, jjohnson873, brrm, JuergenRo, John Keith, martin.pedersen, brickviking, djwesttexas, rrpalma, cutterjohn, psy48g.
The last six (6) members listed above expressed interest after the 2nd printing was sold out, so you may need to confirm that they are still interested. If hpmuseum member 'Vtile' is interested, it would make 20 people interested in getting copies.
~ Jim J. ~

(12-23-2016 05:44 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: Dizzy: It appears as if there are 19-20 members who have expressed interest in receiving copies of the 50g manuals. Most, if not all, would like both the Users Guide and the Advanced Users Reference Manual.
The hpmuseum users I've tabulated are: xmehq, Etienne Victoria, tdh79, streigel, jwhsu, Anders, EmmanuelC, Dan B, philipbailey, jjohnson873, brrm, JuergenRo, John Keith, martin.pedersen, brickviking, djwesttexas, rrpalma, cutterjohn, psy48g.
The last six (6) members listed above expressed interest after the 2nd printing was sold out, so you may need to confirm that they are still interested. If hpmuseum member 'Vtile' is interested, it would make 20 people interested in getting copies.
~ Jim J. ~

Excellent! Thanks Jim. I'd better get the payment page ready.

(12-23-2016 05:44 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: .. it would make 20 people interested in getting copies.

.. well, then I will be No. 21 being interested getting copies of both manuals

I'm interested of both manuals, if the total costs stays about region of 30.50 € (£25.42) shipped to northeast corner of the EU.

(12-23-2016 05:44 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: Dizzy: It appears as if there are 19-20 members who have expressed interest in receiving copies of the 50g manuals. Most, if not all, would like both the Users Guide and the Advanced Users Reference Manual.
The hpmuseum users I've tabulated are: xmehq, Etienne Victoria, tdh79, streigel, jwhsu, Anders, EmmanuelC, Dan B, philipbailey, jjohnson873, brrm, JuergenRo, John Keith, martin.pedersen, brickviking, djwesttexas, rrpalma, cutterjohn, psy48g.
The last six (6) members listed above expressed interest after the 2nd printing was sold out, so you may need to confirm that they are still interested. If hpmuseum member 'Vtile' is interested, it would make 20 people interested in getting copies.
~ Jim J. ~

Jim - I tried to reply to your PM, but your inbox is full, apparently.

(12-27-2016 01:47 AM)dizzy Wrote:

(12-23-2016 05:44 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: Dizzy: It appears as if there are 19-20 members who have expressed interest in receiving copies of the 50g manuals. Most, if not all, would like both the Users Guide and the Advanced Users Reference Manual.
The hpmuseum users I've tabulated are: xmehq, Etienne Victoria, tdh79, streigel, jwhsu, Anders, EmmanuelC, Dan B, philipbailey, jjohnson873, brrm, JuergenRo, John Keith, martin.pedersen, brickviking, djwesttexas, rrpalma, cutterjohn, psy48g.
The last six (6) members listed above expressed interest after the 2nd printing was sold out, so you may need to confirm that they are still interested. If hpmuseum member 'Vtile' is interested, it would make 20 people interested in getting copies.
~ Jim J. ~

Jim - I tried to reply to your PM, but your inbox is full, apparently.

I just cleaned it up. You may give it a few minutes for the system to realize I've deleted messages. Or you can just send me an email to jjohnson873@yahoo.com.
~ Jim ~

I'm interested as well.
- Lonnie

Dear Dizzy,
Thank you for your initiative.
I am also interested by a set of manual.
Best regards
J-Marc

(12-23-2016 05:44 PM)jjohnson873 Wrote: Dizzy: It appears as if there are 19-20 members who have expressed interest in receiving copies of the 50g manuals. Most, if not all, would like both the Users Guide and the Advanced Users Reference Manual.
The hpmuseum users I've tabulated are: xmehq, Etienne Victoria, tdh79, streigel, jwhsu, Anders, EmmanuelC, Dan B, philipbailey, jjohnson873, brrm, JuergenRo, John Keith, martin.pedersen, brickviking, djwesttexas, rrpalma, cutterjohn, psy48g.
The last six (6) members listed above expressed interest after the 2nd printing was sold out, so you may need to confirm that they are still interested. If hpmuseum member 'Vtile' is interested, it would make 20 people interested in getting copies.
~ Jim J. ~

I do confirm that I am interested in a two-volume set.

Might as well count me in.

For the moment until I'm able to free up some cash for myself, I'd like to remove myself from that list, unfortunately. I apologise for the inconvenience.
Regards, Brickviking

I'm interested in both volumes, especially if the cheaper shipping is available.
Pauli

(12-30-2016 06:50 AM)Paul Dale Wrote: I'm interested in both volumes, especially if the cheaper shipping is available.
Pauli

+1

I'm interested in a set of each.

Anything new on a payment page?
John