Hi guys. I assume the math forum is the appropriate place for this. I'm striking off on my road to electrical engineering - a road laden with advanced math and physics - and it appears I must now purchase a graphing calculator. I've read several reviews, but who knows what perspective those people are coming from. I figure since my interests lie in the realm of the electrical, and since this site is literally "All About Circuits," you guys would be the perfect people to advise me on which calculator was best suited for my goals.
The way I see it it comes down to 2 choices: HP 50g & TI-89.
I'm leaning toward the Hp. I understand the it's screen is large and has higher contrast, comes with a larger library of functions, allows for user programming, and has the ability to utilize "Reverse Polish Notation." (I have no idea what that last thing is, but I'm pretty sure it's racist.)
Before I fork over the 100+ bucks for one of these suckers I thought I'd see what you guys have used and preferred. I know they all have their own pros and cons. Perhaps one is better suited for my needs in ways I can not see. .... COMMENCE WITH THE FLAMING!!!! I WANNA SEE CAT FIGHTS, PEOPLE!!!
The way I see it it comes down to 2 choices: HP 50g & TI-89.
I'm leaning toward the Hp. I understand the it's screen is large and has higher contrast, comes with a larger library of functions, allows for user programming, and has the ability to utilize "Reverse Polish Notation." (I have no idea what that last thing is, but I'm pretty sure it's racist.)
Before I fork over the 100+ bucks for one of these suckers I thought I'd see what you guys have used and preferred. I know they all have their own pros and cons. Perhaps one is better suited for my needs in ways I can not see. .... COMMENCE WITH THE FLAMING!!!! I WANNA SEE CAT FIGHTS, PEOPLE!!!
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