Re: Ti85/86 or Hp48g(x)...
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Re: Ti85/86 or Hp48g(x)...
george marengo wrote:
>
> On Mon, 7 Jul 1997 23:52:46 -0400, Peter Porter <hobbes@MINDLESS.COM> wrote:
>
> >Ok... I know everybody hates it when someone brings
> >up the subject of HP's, but I'm asking anyway. What
> >are the real differences between the two that would
> >make one more desirable than the other? I'm not trying
> >to start an argument, or a flamewar with anyone, but
> >this seemed to be the best place to ask...
>
> Basically, the 48's have much better symbolic math ability and both use
> RPN and/or Algebraic entry. Additionally, the GX is highly expandable.
> They also both have a huge library of built-in formlulas. Stop by a store to
> check out an HP48 and press the green shift key (lower left), followed by the
> EQ LIB key (shifted 3) and scroll through the library.
>
> While I can still use my TI-85, I greatly prefer my GX - precisely because
> of RPN. If you need of a calculator with the power of an 85/86 or G/GX,
> you can handle RPN.
I agree. I've got an 85, 92, 48G, and 48GX (with 128K RAM card). The
GX is the best calculator I've got (by far!) and it's the only one I've
used for months. If you're trying to decide between a G and GX get the
GX. With the kinds of programs out there (MANY above 50K) you will
definately wish you had the GX.
-David-
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