First Impressions

[Egan Ford]

(01-07-2014 07:23 AM)Kevin Ouellet Wrote:  

(01-06-2014 07:27 PM)Egan Ford Wrote:  I think you'll be disappointed. If and when we can cross compile C code then it'll be more interesting. IMHO, of course.

It depends what language he programs in and what kind of performance he expects from a calculator, though.

True, however my opinion is based OPs background in game programming. I'm not saying it is impossible, I've done it on the Prime myself, it's just not as enjoyable as C/ASM. IMHO.

(01-07-2014 07:23 AM)Kevin Ouellet Wrote:  For example, although HP PPL might not be close to ASM/C performances, just look at how bad TI-BASIC and especially Casio BASIC are.

I'm not familiar with other calculator BASICs. My reference point is the 48GII/49G+/50g where ARM C and ASM were supported. Even the 48SX/GX and 41 permitted ASM programming.

I can live with PPL, but still prefer C.