RPN/RPL is still relevant

[Matt Agajanian]

(04-08-2014 05:47 PM)Mike Morrow Wrote:  

(04-08-2014 05:14 PM)Matt Agajanian Wrote:  ...the V.P.A.M. interface does have a somewhat shallow complexity to its usability, meaning the math typesetting on this one is fairly straightforward, much like the 48 onward.

I'm not sure what "somewhat shallow complexity to its usability" means, even though the following clause purports to explain...does "on this one" refer to a fx-115ES Plus?
Does your statement actually mean "VPAM is less complex for algebraic entry of a specific task" than are other algebraic systems? If so, I think we agree...in that case your at first glance disparaging term "somewhat shallow complexity" is a <b>positive attribute</b>! :-)

I challenge anyone to cite a current calculator that sells for $13 to $18 (US) which has an algebraic entry and display interface as natural and powerful as Casio's VPAM.

You're right. My goof, awkward choice of words on my part. What I should've said was that the interface and its templates-based input is much more user intuitive, and visually obvious and thus, the shallow learning curve was meant to convey the 'right out of the packaging' usability instead of needing to leaf through a manual.

Sorry for the mix-up.