Which Calculator Is Best for Storing and Displaying Complex Formulas?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around selecting a calculator suitable for storing and displaying complex formulas, particularly in the context of econometrics and related courses. Participants explore various models and features that may meet the user's requirements for handling long formulas and proofs.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the best calculator for storing and displaying complex formulas, mentioning specific models like the TI-89 Titanium and HP50g.
  • Another participant suggests that the choice should depend on budget and personal needs, highlighting the HP's RPN entry method as a potential advantage.
  • A third participant reiterates the need for advice without budget constraints, emphasizing the importance of the calculator's capabilities to meet specific requirements.
  • One participant concludes that either the TI-89 or HP50g would meet the user's needs, but does not elaborate on specific features or differences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on which calculator is definitively better, and multiple competing views regarding features and preferences remain present.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify particular features or functionalities that may be critical for the user's needs, leaving some assumptions about what constitutes "supporting needs" unresolved.

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ti89 or hp50 or what? Need help!

hi. I'm an econ student and taking courses like international economy, monetary econ, and econometry. in econometry we use statistical formulas and such. and lesson is full with formulas and some of them are long (including derivatives). I need an advice. I m looking for a calculator that I can store loads of formulas even proofs (long long formulas). So it needs to show formula with details. I don't know what to choose. It doesn't need to be graphical but if my needings exists on a graphical one I will choose no problem. As far as I saw that graphical calculators have huge screens that can store long formulas. So waiting for an advice I don't have a money limit just need to choose best one. I just noticed ti89 titanium and hp50g so need serious advice it doesn't need to be one of these. just waiting advice...
 
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Pick the one suits your buget and needs. The HP gives you the opportunity to use RPN, a superior entry method for calculators. unfortunately like Beta max was superior to VHS, the best does not always win.
 
yes but I said my needings so just need an advice. no limit for budget as far as if it supports my needings as I told in the main post
 
Either product will meet your needs.
 

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