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[bfr]

I have three TI calculators of my own, and my sister has a TI calculator (which I use way more than her), but I might want to try a Casio calculator. Which one would you all recommend? I'm looking for something that's relatively common, has assembly and C programming support, and that's powerful. And although I know these are the Casio forums, are there any HP calculators you would recommend too?

EDIT: Sorry if this is in the wrong forum

[kucalc]

Hey bfr. Here's what I suggest:

If you don't need another calculator with CAS, go with the fx-9860G. Simply the best, fastest, non-CAS graphing calculator ever built. You can program in C or Assembly with it also and a number of people use it here. It comes in a couple of variants:

* fx-9860G - The "vanilla flavor" + 1.5MB built-in flash + High contrast display + USB port + fast processor
* fx-9860SD - The fx-9860G + SD memory card slot (up to 1GB storage)
* fx-9860G Slim - Portable, clamshell design, with backlight display. Resembles a bit like a Nintendo DS.

[bfr]

Hmmm...I'm unable to decide between the fx-9860SD and the fx-9860G Slim. I'm leaning more towards the fx-9860SD, though.... if only there were a fx-9860G Slim with a SD memory card slot....

Thanks for the suggestion.

EDIT: The C SDK for the Fx-9860 is free...right?

[kucalc]

Hmmm...I'm unable to decide between the fx-9860SD and the fx-9860G Slim. I'm leaning more towards the fx-9860SD, though.... if only there were a fx-9860G Slim with a SD memory card slot....

Ah yes, it is a hard decision.

EDIT: The C SDK for the Fx-9860 is free...right?

Yes, free for fx-9860G owners.

[bfr]

OK, thanks.

I think I'm actually going to go with the fx-9860g slim. Are there any online stores you would know of that sell the fs-9860g cheaply (preferably unused)? I don't think any of the stores around where I live carry it. Oh, and one more thing - the SDK is Windows-only, right? I'd prefer to program on my <{GNULINUX}> computer, but maybe it will work with WINE if it's Windows-only. I don't mind too much if it's Windows-only, though, just saying....

[kucalc]

You can buy one from here: http://my.casio.com/.....=9860GSLIM/SK

The fx-9860G SDK is for Windows though. I believe it's still usable under WINE.

[E_net4]

I would also recommend fx 9860G, specially when there are many Add-ins for it. (and when kucalc is developing MLC for this calc )

[bfr]

OK. I did a bit more research, though, and found out that some Casio calculators have color?!? The CFX-9850GB PLUS is the best of Casio's calculators with color, I think. From what I understand, though, the FX-9860 is a faster CFX-9850GB PLUS with no color, or something like that. I don't think I'm going to end up getting the FX-9860 soon, or any new graphing calculator, for a few reasons:

- I want to see how the TI-Nspire turns out
- Casio seems to be making a lot of cool calculators, and I want to see what it does in response to the TI-Nspire
- My parents won't let me get another calculator, even if I pay for it. (This is the main reason - they think I have too many calculators)

I appreciate your help, and hopefully within a few years, I'll be able to get a Casio graphing calculator.

[kucalc]

CASIO's have had color for a long time.

The TI-nSpire looks really great. Even if the TI-nSpire doesn't support programming, I'm pretty sure that someone in the TI community could hack it.

- My parents won't let me get another calculator, even if I pay for it. (This is the main reason - they think I have too many calculators)

Yeah same with me! (Well, except I can't pay anything) And I'm not talking about my graphing calculators, I also own a couple of scientifics and four functions.

[E_net4]

The fx-9860G is MUCH better than fx-9850GB PLUS. Because the fx-9860G:
- has a bigger screen;
- has a higher contrast;
- is much faster;
- supports Add-Ins (the other one doesn't);
- and supports SD cards (If it's the SD version).

[bfr]

OK, thanks for the information.

Does anybody know if there are rumors or anything about any new calculators Casio plans to release?

[Ranman]

Hey bfr. Here's what I suggest:

If you don't need another calculator with CAS, go with the fx-9860G. Simply the best, fastest, non-CAS graphing calculator ever built. You can program in C or Assembly with it also and a number of people use it here. It comes in a couple of variants:

* fx-9860G - The "vanilla flavor" + 1.5MB built-in flash + High contrast display + USB port + fast processor
* fx-9860SD - The fx-9860G + SD memory card slot (up to 1GB storage)
* fx-9860G Slim - Portable, clamshell design, with backlight display. Resembles a bit like a Nintendo DS.

What? This is an easy decision...

fx-9860G Slim all the way! Go for the "coolness" factor -- clamshell with backlight. The SD slot is overrated.

[kucalc]

Does anybody know if there are rumors or anything about any new calculators Casio plans to release?

CASIO just released the ClassPad 330. You may want to take a look at it.

@Ranman: I guess you're right.

Calculators:
Casio FX-6300G
Tandy PC7

Wait a second, you own a CASIO fx-6300G.... and a Tandy PC7?!?! Do you know how to solve this problem?: http://www.casiocalc...?showtopic=3517

[E_net4]

Wrong topic, there.

fx-9860G Slim all the way! Go for the "coolness" factor -- clamshell with backlight. The SD slot is overrated.

What if people want MOAR MEMORY? Then they'd choose the SD version.

[kucalc]

Hi everyboy, i need the qr algorithm for the afx 2.0, i search that on internet, but there's nothing about it.....

I don't think the AFX has a built-in program that implements the QR algorithm. I'm no expert on this, but there are less complex ways of finding eigenvalues than the QR algorithm. Take a look here: http://en.wikipedia....value_algorithm.

But E_net4 is right. I would suggest that you register for a account here and start a thread on it. That way you may be able to get more replies.