Re: qwerty

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Re: qwerty

Actually, on my 82 I can type real fast. I occasionaly do my homework
on it, (In the prog editor), and send it via the graphlink. I have
horrible handwriting. Whenever I use a friend's 83 or 85, it is real
wierd. I keep pressing all these keys by instinct, and end up hitting
the wrong ones. I can touch type pretty well on the 82. The 92 is just
plain big. I would have prefered a smaller version, but that could be
hard. You can't use it on tests, either. I need to go get me an 86 and
a 92. Oh, well.

On Fri, 3 Oct 1997 21:11:33 -0700, Jerome <jhanson@CSCI.CSUSB.EDU>
wrote:

>Maybe I'm missing something, but I've seen alot of emails referring to
>the qwerty keypad on the TI-92 as being something generally "BAD".  For
>the life of me I can't understand why.  I find it very useful when
>programming, entering long equations and typing in the text editor(yes I
>actually use this application for lab reports in physics).
>Three reasons why I like it:
>1)Everyone is used to this style on the computer
>2)You don't have to spend seconds searching for 1 letter like on the
>8x's
>3)I've got big hands and can still type atleast 3/4 the pace I would
>on   a normal computer keypad.
>
>        As for those who say it's a nuisance to hold the calculator with 2
>hands, well.. I don't think the calculator was built for just
>calculating things on the spur of the moment.  I think when you use this
>calculator it should be on a desk because you have the intention of
>using it for a long period of time.  You don't see people breaking out
>there laptops when they need to multiply a couple of numbers, the same
>should be applied when you use the 92.  It's more than just a calculator
>and should be treated that way, I think.
>        Now don't anybody start an argument over this stuff.. I'm just making
a
>point.  Let's all get along.
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