Re: TI 92 V.S. HP 48GX, which one is better?
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On 30 Oct 1996 02:25:30 GMT, gts@cais3.cais.com (GTS) wrote:
>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. plus, the
>HP48GX supports additional memory and external program cards, as well as
>easy access to assembler, system code, and other useful tools. most of
>the built in functions are slow however, so unless you have easy access to
>a computer link and programs, you will agonize as the HP draws graphs even
>slower than the TI-82!!
I disagree with this. I have both calculators and I like them both,
but graphing can be extremely fast with the HP, it just depends how
detailed you want the graph to be.
>i chose the HP because it is much more of a computer, with upgradable
>operating systems (i use java2.8), text editors, and file managers. like
It's not really an operating system. It's just a system outer loop
that allows different styles of display, no new system.
>some other response said, though, its all personal preference.
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