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Best Scientific Calculator?

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Justin218

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I need to get a new scientific calculutor, can't be graphing. I was wondering what everyone thought the best one would be.
 
Originally posted by: notfred
I have a HP 15C
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wow, that is old school. I think I like this Casio FX-115MSPlus. I need this for classes where I am not allowed to use my graphing calculator, such as chemistry. and they're not all the same...
 
My sis has a casio similar to the FX-115MSPlus, and loves it. Since I mostly use a graphing calc, I just have a TI-25X for when I can't use ny better model. It's small and compact, but doesn't have as many fancy features as the Casio.
 
get the TI, almost every teacher knows how to use it. and if you have problems, they will be able to help. TI has made a big push in the education industry.

MIKE
 
i've had my TI-36X Solar since 6th grade (like 6 years now). I still use it for math contests, standardized tests, classes, etc; I actually prefer it over my graphing calcluator. But the thing is reliable...I've dropped the hell out of it and it never fails to turn on. The solar powered part kicks butt too.
 
get the TI, almost every teacher knows how to use it. and if you have problems, they will be able to help. TI has made a big push in the education industry.
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That's only for graphing calculators, where the TI calcs have the monopoly and dominate the schoolroom. I've gone through many scientifics (I tend to lose those), and Casios are the best hands down.

I have a FX-115MS, and it's awesome. You can solve systems of equations (matrices and equations) etc, solve quadratics and even 3rd degree equations, you can specify your own equations then easily plug and chug values, or you can write and algebraic equation and then have it solve for a variable. You can even derive and integrate numerically, just like with the TI-83+. I love mine 🙂 Best scientific ever!


That FX-115MS Plus is probably even better than my FX-115MS non-plus. Go for it; even if you don't use some more advanced stuff, having that second line makes for such smooth inputting and outputting 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Ionizer86
get the TI, almost every teacher knows how to use it. and if you have problems, they will be able to help. TI has made a big push in the education industry.
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That's only for graphing calculators, where the TI calcs have the monopoly and dominate the schoolroom. I've gone through many scientifics (I tend to lose those), and Casios are the best hands down.

I have a FX-115MS, and it's awesome. You can solve systems of equations (matrices and equations) etc, solve quadratics and even 3rd degree equations, you can specify your own equations then easily plug and chug values, or you can write and algebraic equation and then have it solve for a variable. You can even derive and integrate numerically, just like with the TI-83+. I love mine 🙂 Best scientific ever!


That FX-115MS Plus is probably even better than my FX-115MS non-plus. Go for it; even if you don't use some more advanced stuff, having that second line makes for such smooth inputting and outputting 🙂
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Are the 991ms plus and the 115ms plus the same? Because te 991 does all taht...
 
Howard, I saw a picture of the 991, and it looks like the FX-300 (non-MS). It doesn't seem to have an up or down button, and it doesn't look like it has the algebraic solver (just the calc).

On the FX-115MS, the calc button also solves for algebra, while the calc is there for plug and chug, and the mode button in the 115MS holds like 5 menus, some with submeus for quadratics, 3rd power root solver, system of equations, etc.
 
HP11c too bad it is discontinued now. Still have mine for nearly 20 years... going strong, and I still dont use half the features... replaced batteries 3x now
 
Originally posted by: Ionizer86
Howard, I saw a picture of the 991, and it looks like the FX-300 (non-MS). It doesn't seem to have an up or down button, and it doesn't look like it has the algebraic solver (just the calc).

On the FX-115MS, the calc button also solves for algebra, while the calc is there for plug and chug, and the mode button in the 115MS holds like 5 menus, some with submeus for quadratics, 3rd power root solver, system of equations, etc.
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The round thing holds the up, down, left, right, and the Mode button does all the things you said. it has the CALC and SOLV button, too.
 
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