Which calculator to choose

→ **MyCalcs** profile · by **xavier01** » 24 Jun 2018, 21:28

Hello everyone just joined this forum,
Dont know if this is the right place to ask, ut here i go.

Which calculator should i choose? this is the list of allowed calulators:

Casio:
fx-9860GII(SD) with exam mode: OS 2.07 and higher

fx-CG20 with exam mode: OS 2.01 and higher

Hewlett Packard:

Hewlett Packard Prime

Texas Instruments:
TI-84 Plus T OS version 5.1.1 and higher, only the basic version with LED;
TI-84 Plus CE-T OS version 5.1.5 and higher

TI-Nspire CX (only the version without CAS)

The TI-84 is recommended by the school as that's what they use in classes, but it doesn't have CAS so it wouldn't be university proof, So I am thinking of either the Prime or an o Nspire CX that I could upgrade to CAS later

unless I am given enough reason in this thread to choose the 84 or another i will go with the nspire

if it matters I am doing Wiskunde B which is comparable to AP Calculus BC

Thank you all in advance.

→ **MyCalcs** profile · by **critor** » 24 Jun 2018, 21:44

Both TI-Nspire CX and HP Prime are nice choices if CAS is important for you.

→ **MyCalcs** profile · by **xavier01** » 24 Jun 2018, 21:51

thank you for your reply,
what would in your opinion be the best choice and why?

→ **MyCalcs** profile · by **critor** » 24 Jun 2018, 22:05

It depends. What's important for you ?

→ **MyCalcs** profile · by **xavier01** » 24 Jun 2018, 22:34

critor wrote:It depends. What's important for you ?

for me it's functionality and ease of use

→ **MyCalcs** profile · by **critor** » 24 Jun 2018, 22:47

It can depend on which subjects you'll be studying.

The HP Prime is easier to use for statistics since it features a dedicated app, unlike the TI-Nspire CX where you have to use statistics commands with the right parameters from the spreadsheet.

In my opinion, the TI-Nspire CX is easier to use for geometry since you've got everything with proper icons in the menus and UI. On the HP Prime, the geometry app wants you to input commands with the right parameters by yourself.

Also, the HP Prime has the touchscreen.

What subjects are important for you ?

→ **MyCalcs** profile · by **xavier01** » 25 Jun 2018, 01:07

critor wrote:It can depend on which subjects you'll be studying.

The HP Prime is easier to use for statistics since it features a dedicated app, unlike the TI-Nspire CX where you have to use statistics commands with the right parameters from the spreadsheet.

In my opinion, the TI-Nspire CX is easier to use for geometry since you've got everything with proper icons in the menus and UI. On the HP Prime, the geometry app wants you to input commands with the right parameters by yourself.

Also, the HP Prime has the touchscreen.

What subjects are important for you ?

Both are equally important as i am currently in high school.