calculator gurus

[SparklyUnicorn]

Is this a good deal?  It seems so.

 

http://www.amazon.com/HP-HP50G-50g-Graphing-Calculator/dp/B000GTPRPS?ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=pfb-NUL-1-2-1457756962494P0&ref_=pfb_NUL_1_2_1457756962494P0&tag=hydfbook0e-20

 

I have a TI-83.  How do these compare?

 

 

[MarkT]

that looks like a good price - be aware HP uses RPN entry

try an online RPN calculator before you buy

[The Girls' Mom]

If ACT is a concern, it is not allowed in testing.

 

 

[SparklyUnicorn]

that looks like a good price - be aware HP uses RPN entry

try an online RPN calculator before you buy

 

My son has an RPN calculator and he loves it.  I'm not so keen on it.

From what I understand, that calculator can do both.

[SparklyUnicorn]

If ACT is a concern, it is not allowed in testing.

 

Actually I looked into this and it is allowed for the ACT.

[Arcadia]

Actually I looked into this and it is allowed for the ACT.

HP50G is not allowed on ACT

 

"Calculators with built-in or downloaded computer algebra system functionality. Prohibited calculators in this category include:

 

Hewlett-Packard

 

HP Prime

HP 48GII

All model numbers that begin with HP40G, HP49G, or HP50G"

 

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/taking-the-test/calculator-policy.html

[SparklyUnicorn]

That's weird.  I found elsewhere where it says otherwise!

 

Thanks....

 

 

[Arcadia]

If you think your son would like the HP50G, just bring any scientific calculator for the ACT.

 

The TI-83 you have can be used so there is no need to get another graphing calculator before back to school sales.

[Grantmom]

Funny, I just started a calculator thread, too!  I read a comment on a blog that said a familiar calculator is better than the perfect calculator.  That made me think I want to find just one calculator that can be used for everything he wants to take in the next couple of years.  So that when he is taking APs, SATs, ACT, etc, it will be very familiar and automatic.  Just something to think about.  Good luck!