TIB: Re: getting new calc
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TIB: Re: getting new calc
I have an 83+ and an 89, and I've used an 86. The 86 has a lot more games
available currently. (and even some really good ones that aren't available
currently... ACZ... =) The 89 has a MUCH more powerful BASIC than any Z80
calc. TI also has an online guide for users going from an 83 to an 89, and
how to get accustomed to the 89.
I recommend an 89. You can always use VTI if you really want to try out 86
games. Once you play such quality games as SF2T, SMQ, SMA, or Phoenix,
you'll never go back.
-Miles Raymond EML: m_rayman@bigfoot.com
ICQ: 13217756 IRC: Killer2 AIM: kilier2
http://www.bigfoot.com/~m_rayman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Richter" <abigtoe@yahoo.com>
To: "TI-BASIC" <ti-basic@lists.ticalc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 2:17 PM
Subject: TIB: getting new calc
> This is a bit off topic but,
>
> I'm planning on getting a new TI calculator. Right
> now I have an 83 and I'm pretty happy with it, but I
> want more memory and the ability to make more complex
> programs, but staying with something relatively easy
> to use/understand. I've heard good things about the
> TI-86, a couple of my friends have them, I like the
> option for more than 27 variables (A-Z,Theta) that
> would help a lot with a game I'm trying to make. I
> fooled around with the 89 in the store, while it's a
> lot prettier than the 86 :) It was very different than
> the 83 and I couldn't really figure it out in the
> short time I was standing there. Anyway I was
> wondering if I could get some advice on which
> calculator to get?
>
> I'm doing well with BASIC but still learning and would
> like to try my hand at Assembly (some day) There's
> also the issue of the games that are available. I've
> downloaded several games for the 83, and there aren't
> many that are really playable/fun.
>
> ANYWAY, I've narrowed my decision to the 89 or the 86,
> (leaning towards the 86) but just wanted to get a
> little outside advice, thanks.
>
> -Toe
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