Is the HP 39GS Graphing Calculator a good calculator?
ps: don’t say to got for a more expensive one, because we are trying to save money on the calculators because my twin sister and I have already spent over $100 on the basic school supplies! (we will need 2 calculators)
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Similarly priced TI models only have 32kb of memory, while th 39g has 232 available to its users. Been using the 39g for 2 years now, and its absolutely excellent.
Many people have commented that its slow, and i agree, so the solution is to have a common scientific calculator for basic functions (esp fractions and RA trig…) and a graphics for everything else. This is the quickest and best way of operating, and scientifics are only about $15.
The PC connector cable is a must to 1. backup data and 2. download notes, aplets and games from the net. Also to create notes on the pc (heaps better than typing on calculator!).
I would find out what calculator you need for about Grade 10 and buy that one then you probably won’t have to buy another for several years and you have time to get used to how it works. The most expensive calculator is one that you don’t know how to use when you need it.
