Need a more powerful calculator (beyond ti-89T, hp50g)

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The discussion centers on the need for a more powerful calculator alternative for engineering students, specifically beyond the Texas Instruments Voyage 200 and HP 50g. The user expresses frustration with limitations of handheld calculators and is considering transitioning to a compact device running Linux with MATLAB and Maple. Recommendations include exploring embedded Intel Atom devices and the Spacetime application, which offers a one-month free demo for Windows and macOS users.

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  • Familiarity with MATLAB and Maple for advanced calculations
  • Basic understanding of Linux operating systems
  • Knowledge of embedded systems, specifically Intel Atom devices
  • Experience with mobile applications like Spacetime
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  • Research compact Intel Atom devices compatible with Linux
  • Explore MATLAB and Maple installation on Linux environments
  • Test the Spacetime application on Windows or macOS
  • Investigate alternatives to handheld calculators for engineering applications
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Engineering students, software developers, and anyone seeking efficient calculation tools beyond traditional handheld calculators.

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Hi, I am an engineering student that loves writing programs for my ti calculators.

I am currently using a texas instruments voyage 200, I love the screen and the qwerty keyboard. But I KEEP running into limitations with these things. I am approaching the point where calculations are migrating from handheld calculators to computers running MATLAB or maple.

However, I do not want a fully functional laptop or netbook. I want something relatively small that I can punch numbers in quickly without having too many internet distractions. I have been thinking about some embedded intel atom device running linux + maple + matlab. But I realize that these things are pretty new.

I was thinking about something the size of this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834251004

Is there anybody out there that has any suggestions??
 
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You could consider the program spacetime running on an iPhone, iPod-touch or ipad.

Spacetime offers a one month free demo that runs on windows or mac/os. You can try it and see if it meets your needs.

I use it and prefer it to my hp49g, but the symbolics is not quite as good as you'll get on a typical computer.
 

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