RE: A85: Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 23:57:18 -0500


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RE: A85: Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 23:57:18 -0500




Actually, they have the same resolution, but the screen looks much nicer on
the TI-86; it's gray instead of green. But yes, the increased memory is the
main advantage, and it's a BIG help. About 3.5 times as much. Also, there
are some little enhancements, mainly a graph table, multiple last entries,
multiple graphing styles, a much improved list/statistics editor, and minor
enhancements for differential equations.

Because the TI-86 is newer, more people will be writing assembly programs
for it, and the TI-86 can run most TI-85 assembly programs using third party
"emulation" shells. The only disadvantage to the TI-86 is that due to
technical reasons having to do with the increased memory, execution of
TI-BASIC programs is actually a bit slower. Assembly programs run at the
same speed, though.

TI has also released free TI-86 assembly programs for inferential
statistics, probability distributions, and finance (which are built into the
TI-83). You need access to a TI-Graph Link cable, or another calculator with
these programs, to install them.

If you're trying to decide which calculator to buy, I'd recommend the TI-86
over the TI-85; the increased memory alone makes it worth the small price
difference but all the other minor additions add up to be noticeable as
well.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-assembly-85@lists.ticalc.org
[mailto:owner-assembly-85@lists.ticalc.org]On Behalf Of Stuart Hunt
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 9:55 PM
To: assembly-85@lists.ticalc.org
Subject: A85: Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 23:57:18 -0500



If the ti85 has the same processor as the 86, the only advantage of 86 over
85 is the memory amount and screen resolution.  Are there any other
advantages the 86 has?  I mean, the processor isnt faster  or anything is
it?

Stu







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