Which HP Badge indicates the newer model? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: Reprobyte
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2018, 02:06:53 am
content: I own HP equipment and also I see used HP equipment online, same model numbers and the same looks but different badgesMy own assumption is the monochrome one is newer than the blue as I have 70s gear with the blueCan anyone shed light on this?

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2018, 04:32:24 am
content: I have HP gear from the 70's through the 90's with badges. The blue and black badge tends to be from the earlier decades and the monochrome one from the later ones. So, yes, the monochrome one is often newer, but there's a significant overlap in the overall chronology (i.e., there doesn't seem to have been a global switch from one badge style to the next). For a particular device model, though, it's probably OK to use the generalization.Prior to the 70's everything I have has the logo either printed on or etched/engraved/stamped into the panel.

author: Tomorokoshi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2018, 03:13:37 pm
content: Some history on HP logos:http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/publications/measure/pdf/1964_11.pdf#page=6http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/publications/measure/pdf/1980_01.pdf#page=13http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/publications/measure/pdf/1990_01-02.pdf#page=20http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/publications/measure/pdf/2000_05-06.pdf#page=64

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2018, 06:13:36 pm
content: Thanks, Tomorokoshi. Those are very interesting. TheMay 2000 issuehas the most complete summary of design changes.The horizontal blue/black badge that was used during the 70's and 80's is probably a color version of the 1968 logo. The frame on the badge would match the rule element in the printed logo.The monochome badge would then be a version of the 1979/1999 logo with its rounded corners.

author: Reprobyte
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2018, 12:07:16 am
content: Very interesting, thanks for the info on this! Wonder if you can buy them for gear with the missing badge

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2018, 01:29:21 am
content: I haven't run into a source for the badges. It'd be nice, though.

author: Tomorokoshi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2018, 03:43:54 am
content: The black and blue ones:https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Agilent-Keysight-Label-Logo-lot-of-3-Approx-size-13mm-X-7-5mm/183244639135

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 17, 2018, 03:53:37 am
content: Thanks, Tomorokoshi. That's the first time I've seen them available for sale. $5 a piece, though.

author: Reprobyte
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2018, 11:58:52 pm
content: Quote from: Tomorokoshi on June 16, 2018, 03:43:54 amMissed it!! No way!

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2018, 12:22:18 am
content: Sorry to hear that, Reprobyte. I thought I saw that there were a couple left before the end date, but the listing hasn't come back up. Maybe message the seller, just in case.

author: Reprobyte
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2018, 02:41:37 am
content: Quote from: bitseeker on July 02, 2018, 12:22:18 amI should have checked the forumAnyways thanks I have messaged him!