Re: TI 85,86, HP or Casio?
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Re: TI 85,86, HP or Casio?
Raul G > wrote in message ...
>Folks,
> Perhaps one of you can help. I am a machinist by trade and a number
>of my co-workers have purchased and programmed the TI 85 to suit our
>needs (trig. functions mostly). I am shopping around for a programable
>calculator and would appreciate any advice on the respective merits of
>the TI 85 versus the TI 86 or if Casio or HP offer comparable
>calculators. Our needs run to trig. formulas, storage for threading
>formulas, the cutting speeds of various materials, properties of oils,
>coolants, etc.
>I would appreciate any advice.
>Thank You,
>Raul G.
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Ok, from the start, casio's are out of the question. They were designed more
toward personal organizers than calculators, and are about as durable as a
banana. HP calcs are very good, but really aren't compatible with anything
but the small amount of Hp's other people own. Do not buy the 85, as it is 6
years old, very outdated, and has less features than the 86. The 86 would be
you best bet, because if you want to exchange progs with your co-workers, it
can do it. Also, the high contrats screen, better erogonomics, and large
amount of memory are a benifit to anyone who has one. (The Hp would be good
if you felt like contolling your TV, or if you want to play midi motzart on
the calcs internal speaker.)
David
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