Re: Why are TI Calcs so inferior?
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Re: Why are TI Calcs so inferior?
On Thu, 14 Nov 1996, Wild Bill wrote:
> > I've been looking over the tech specs for all the TI calculators, and
> > I can't argue that these calculators are spectacular. They are the
> > most ingenious pieces of equipment for school use and such. However,
> > they're hardware is very inferior. The hard disk so to speak only is
> > about 30K. The processor runs at 6MHz? It only has an assembly
> Get a degree in electronics and when you know the difference between a
> "hard drive" and RAM memory, then you might understand why circuitry
> designed for battery operated devices isn't feasible with the most powerful
> devices and fastest clock speeds!
Okay, everyone. Note the 'so to speak' in the sentence about the "hard
drive". Also, to the original author, explain how TI can make a computer
to outperform yours for less than the cost of the 92, yet their laptops
cost >$2000.
Tony Lieuallen = lieuallen@iop.com Oxymoron: Power Macintosh
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