A comparison is made of four maxicalculators and two minicomputers with an emphasis on two, the HP 9830 and the Wang 2200. Comparisons are in the form of a table with individual guidelines for analysis followed by the specific characteristics of the particular calculator. Features compared include: manual input facilities, screen, secondary storage system, central processing unit, software, hard copy, peripherals, support, and cost. The pros and cons of the 9830 and the 2200 are discussed. (DAG)