[Numpy-tickets] [NumPy] #630: If float('123.45') works, so should numpy.float32('123.45')

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#630: If float('123.45') works, so should numpy.float32('123.45')
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 Reporter:  AndrewStraw  |        Owner:  somebody
     Type:  defect       |       Status:  new     
 Priority:  normal       |    Milestone:          
Component:  numpy.core   |      Version:  none    
 Severity:  normal       |   Resolution:          
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Comment (by stefan):

 That's strange.  Over here I see:

 {{{
 In [1]: from numpy import float32; float32('1.2345')
 Out[1]: 1.2345001
 }}}

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