Your comparing two different family of calculators? But own a HP48sx which I bought around 1988, but due to could not provide a capable CAS. Decided to replace it with a ti 89, but in the end ended up getting a HP 50g, mainly was accustomed to the old HP and RPN feature on the HP 50g is worth the money which I find much better for scientific/engineering applications, just didn't like the ti89 to much, felt a little lost and frustrated with the ti89, it doesn't seem as what I had expected
i must say i am a little disappointed, you are comparing a TI graphing calculator with HP scientific calculator. these are two different family of calculators. you also fail to bring up the options in both. HP was on the graphing scene first, and surprisingly the HP and TI graphing calculators have a lot in common. and i wish to say that it is not so much the fact that TI is paying off all the textbook publishers as you make it sound, but because their product is superior on the entry level
When you use an HP, you're in the company of rocket scientists, physicists, engineers, PHD's, astronauts, and scores of other scientific proffesionals around the world.
With a TI, you're in the company of bubble headed 8th grade cheerleaders.
If youre a math student or non hard science major, get a Ti. If youre an electrical or mechanical engineering student or hard science (physics, chemistry) major get an HP. Ti provides teachers (math teachers) with alot more learning tools, however HP has more hardcore functionality: Built in laplace transforms, formula databases.
Having gone thru a mechanical eng curriculum, the HP proved invaluable.
This is the worst comparison I've ever seen. This is just a school boy giving his opinion about the calculator he uses, which are quite different. SamueltehG33k, if you want to make something seriously you should be comparing items with similar characteristics or aims.
What's funny is that back in the 70's, most of TI's engineers used HP calculators. Hmmm...what does that tell you? Once you switch over to RPN (HP's logic system), going back to an algebraic calculator (such as a TI) is like dragging a ball and chain around.
these two calculators dont compare as cristoby said! Hp ruled the calculator industry in the 80s but then they discontinued their line of financial calculators
Those two calculators are not fairly compared. How about an HP50g with a TI89. Besides the TI hooks with the publishers, the TI cannot beat hp in terms of raw computing and programability. However, it's true that for grade school TI's seem to be better fitted. After all, most users at that level do not have the background math knowledge to fully appreciate HP.
The newer TInspire looks good, maybe the field will trully level out now.
It is an ugly calculator, if that is what you mean. But TI has been updating the firmware frequently, and the screen is awesome. It's a little too big as well.
haha I remember the Algebra 2 days...Those were good times...Anyway I have an TI-83 plus and well its doing me fine. It better do me fine for the 75 bucks I spent on it. Im taking Calculus so I pretty much HAD to get it. By the way...If you ever have a chance to take Calculus...dont. lol
Texas Instruments have a cheap line, which model number escapes me, although It's about 16-17 dollars and you can get it at almost any super store. The graphing calculators are nice.
Hp!!
BigWinnerNr1 2 weeks ago
Two brands only? Although I am biased to my HP 15C, Casio and Sharp make much better calculators for a lot less money.
MrKnnknn 3 months ago
TI for school.
HP for work.
PotemkinBob 5 months ago
Your comparing two different family of calculators? But own a HP48sx which I bought around 1988, but due to could not provide a capable CAS. Decided to replace it with a ti 89, but in the end ended up getting a HP 50g, mainly was accustomed to the old HP and RPN feature on the HP 50g is worth the money which I find much better for scientific/engineering applications, just didn't like the ti89 to much, felt a little lost and frustrated with the ti89, it doesn't seem as what I had expected
DrMR2002 1 year ago
Samuel - Get a Haircut!
xoio 1 year ago
i must say i am a little disappointed, you are comparing a TI graphing calculator with HP scientific calculator. these are two different family of calculators. you also fail to bring up the options in both. HP was on the graphing scene first, and surprisingly the HP and TI graphing calculators have a lot in common. and i wish to say that it is not so much the fact that TI is paying off all the textbook publishers as you make it sound, but because their product is superior on the entry level
tonyrueb 1 year ago 3
i got a hp 35s calculator and the interface is lousy! you can't even recall your previous calculatons on it.
TheTaurusLovesPisces 1 year ago
i got a hp 35s calculator and the interface is lousy! you can't even recall your previous calculatons on it.
TheTaurusLovesPisces 1 year ago
i got a hp 35s calculator and the interface is lousy! you can't even recall your previous calculatons on it.
TheTaurusLovesPisces 1 year ago
When you use an HP, you're in the company of rocket scientists, physicists, engineers, PHD's, astronauts, and scores of other scientific proffesionals around the world.
With a TI, you're in the company of bubble headed 8th grade cheerleaders.
spokes64 2 years ago 3
If youre a math student or non hard science major, get a Ti. If youre an electrical or mechanical engineering student or hard science (physics, chemistry) major get an HP. Ti provides teachers (math teachers) with alot more learning tools, however HP has more hardcore functionality: Built in laplace transforms, formula databases.
Having gone thru a mechanical eng curriculum, the HP proved invaluable.
Crashtian 2 years ago
Mostly talking about Ti89 and HP50g, the top tier calculators for each vendor.
Crashtian 2 years ago
This is the worst comparison I've ever seen. This is just a school boy giving his opinion about the calculator he uses, which are quite different. SamueltehG33k, if you want to make something seriously you should be comparing items with similar characteristics or aims.
iriankrieger 2 years ago
What's funny is that back in the 70's, most of TI's engineers used HP calculators. Hmmm...what does that tell you? Once you switch over to RPN (HP's logic system), going back to an algebraic calculator (such as a TI) is like dragging a ball and chain around.
spokes64 3 years ago
i wouldn't call the TI a "brother" to the HP. more of a counterpart or rival. as well, i think that the TI wipes the floor with HP.
sidexwalk 3 years ago
these two calculators dont compare as cristoby said! Hp ruled the calculator industry in the 80s but then they discontinued their line of financial calculators
marceloyanez111 3 years ago
Check ouit the hp line now. They have a calculator for every type of user, even printing calculators. Even for TI-wired users.
Cristoby 3 years ago
i know they are nice
marceloyanez111 3 years ago
Those two calculators are not fairly compared. How about an HP50g with a TI89. Besides the TI hooks with the publishers, the TI cannot beat hp in terms of raw computing and programability. However, it's true that for grade school TI's seem to be better fitted. After all, most users at that level do not have the background math knowledge to fully appreciate HP.
The newer TInspire looks good, maybe the field will trully level out now.
Cristoby 3 years ago
the nspire is horrible!!!!!!! Its horid
marceloyanez111 3 years ago
It is an ugly calculator, if that is what you mean. But TI has been updating the firmware frequently, and the screen is awesome. It's a little too big as well.
Cristoby 3 years ago
TI ALL THE WAY
YesImInThisVid12 3 years ago 2
It's a good thing to have a non graphing calculator since some classes/schools/colleges (like mine) don't allow graphing calculators for tests.
Cliffe4567 3 years ago
haha I remember the Algebra 2 days...Those were good times...Anyway I have an TI-83 plus and well its doing me fine. It better do me fine for the 75 bucks I spent on it. Im taking Calculus so I pretty much HAD to get it. By the way...If you ever have a chance to take Calculus...dont. lol
FatMan3591 3 years ago
I don't live in the US, but I use a Casio fx-82AU. Also what grade are you in?
FlashPointGaming 3 years ago
Texas Instruments have a cheap line, which model number escapes me, although It's about 16-17 dollars and you can get it at almost any super store. The graphing calculators are nice.
cgrind666 3 years ago
Texas Instruments=The Microsoft of Calculators
I actuality know a guy who was a Engineer for Texas Instruments, until they relocated to India. He worked on DSP back in the day.
commodore256 3 years ago
Calculators are lame.
Apptendo 3 years ago
yeah but when money is tight you gotta make a choice
SamueltehG33k 3 years ago