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How to choose a CAS calculator? - compsystems - 12-17-2016 01:43 PM
Link
http://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=128480.msg496475#msg496475
And Mathematical Methods CAS Resources
http://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=35962.0
http://keisan.casio.com/keisan/SCM_HP/link_fxmenu_ClassPad_CASexample.html
RE: How to choose a CAS calculator? - Vtile - 12-17-2016 02:12 PM
Author of that article
Quote:What NOT to look for in a CAS calculator
The primary use of your CAS will be for use in SACs, tests and exams. Buy a CAS based on its functions to help with your success in these SACs, tests and exams, not for the following:
• Whether or not it can play games
• Whether or not it can store images
• Whether or not it is in colour
• Slight cost differences between models
• Whether or not it is new
• Whether or not it is aesthetically pleasing (colour, shape, weight, etc.)
• Whether or not it is touch-screen/touch-pad/click-pad/etc.
• How many batteries it needs, and of what type they are
Quote:Recommended CAS’s by VN (based on the above information and not in any particular order):O
• Casio ClassPad 330*
• TI-89
• TI-89 (Titanium)
• TI-nspire CAS
• TI-nspire CAS with Touchpad
• TI-nspire CX CAS
*Known to crash during VCAA exams
One of the first comments:
Quote:I want a HP 50G, unique
Authors response:
Quote:It looks like an ancient TI!
*Facepalm*
Ok, can I start laughing now?
RE: How to choose a CAS calculator? - debrouxl - 12-18-2016 10:24 AM
Besides not including the 50g and the Prime, whose CASs are quite capable... ouch, Classpad 330 ?!
Even suggesting its newer sibling the fx-CP400 II would be fairly bad advice (the calculator is severely overpriced for its limited power, openness and versatility), but recommending that older-gen model is wrong.