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There was an article in the Wall Street Journal written at the time the
Newton got the ax. It pointed out that the Newton enjoyed popularity
among young physicians working as interns and residents in hospitals.
They were sorry to see it go. I can't comment on the Casio. Probably
the same reaction.

Found a link that shows the PF-8000

http://www.voidware.com/calcs/pf8000.htm
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/article..._evan_koblentz
http://pocketcalculatorshow.com/calculator/index5.html

One of those sites dates the PF-8000 to 1980 putting far far ahead of
the Newton.

Pete C.