Sharp PC-E500S or Sharp PC-G850VS?

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(06-16-2022 09:06 AM)jonmoore Wrote:  So the key question is whether my instincts are right?

I know the best answer is to get both but I don't think I'm willing to part with that amount of cash (certainly not in one shot), seeing as I'll need to put aside funds for RAM cards and suchlike too.

Any thoughts?

The G850 targeted the education market. Judging by the faceplate the E500 targeted professionals. I suppose you could list the E500 features not found in the 850 and see if they can be implemented in BASIC. Or pay four or five times as much for a 500, when you find one

BTW, easy to make a serial cable to transfer files between the 850 and PC.