SparklyUnicorn Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 that looks like a good price - be aware HP uses RPN entry try an online RPN calculator before you buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 If ACT is a concern, it is not allowed in testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 If ACT is a concern, it is not allowed in testing. Actually I looked into this and it is allowed for the ACT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 That's weird. I found elsewhere where it says otherwise! Thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmom Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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