Re: TI-89 Vs. Casio 9970
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Re: TI-89 Vs. Casio 9970
In article <7fn0rm$nit$1@toralf.uib.no>, Bjxrn-Ove Heimsund
<s811@admiral.ii.uib.no> wrote:
>Steve <redled@peakaccess.net> wrote:
>: Casio anounced the 9970 about the same time TI anounced the 89. I haven't
>: even seen the 9970 in any stores yet. The 9970 has some sort of symbolic
>: capability.
>: My question is: has anyone actually seen a 9970 and how does its symbolic
>: and/or overall capability compare to the 89's?
>
>TI-89's CAS is vastly superior to the 9970's CAS. For example, the
>9970 can't handle (ax+b)^4).
>
>Also, the 9970 is quite expensive for its capabilities (almost as
>expensive as the 89), and it has a color screen (big disadvantage).
>
>You really shouldn't consider the 9970, it pales in comparison with TI-89.
Apparently Casio has recently cut the price on the 9970 by a significant
amount. They can be ordered from various mail order places for less than
$80. I have one on order to see how it compares with the TIs I'm
accustomed to (83, 86, 89).
Chas
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