Re: TI 92 V.S. HP 48GX, which one is better?
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In article <55bi3v$cqu@news2.cais.com>, gts@cais3.cais.com (GTS) writes:
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>In article <abergman-2910961236210001@net162-150.student.yale.edu>,
>Aaron Bergman <abergman@minerva.cis.yale.edu> wrote:
>>In article <556eaq$kmg@news2.cais.com>, gts@cais3.cais.com (GTS) wrote:
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>>:In article <551dae$2ut@globe.lynx.bc.ca>, > gUFman < <)> wrote:
>>:> Hello, does anyone know which is better? Both are about
>>:>US$200, but they seem to be quite different... I don't konw which one
>>:>to buy!!! Help!!!
>>:>
>>:as far as choosing a calculator, it depends on what the use of the
>>:calculator will be. the TI-92 is better for calculus and any typing,
but
>>:it isn't allowed on standardized tests, and the HP48GX is.
>>
>>Which standardized test would they allow a 48GX on? The capabilities
>>aren't all that different in terms of testing.
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>any standardized tes which allows Ti-82, 83, or whatever, will allow the
>HP48GX. most still won't allow the 92 though, because of its QWERTY
>keyboard. the only problem is that the HP CAN make noise, which can be a
>problem, unless you have sound turned off.
With its power and capibilities, shouldn't the rules be that an HP isn't
allowed and a 92 is? The 92, though it does have its symbolic qualities,
doesn't appear to have the power that the hp48?? could have on a test.
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