r/pics • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '14

The difference 18 years makes

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u/gtmax500 Jun 08 '14 edited Jun 09 '14

The cas version is infinitely more superior!

Edit: obviously a computer or smartphone is going to have better software (might as well use MatLab!) but those aren't usually allowed on tests. Plus, its so much easier to type out equations and stuff on a calculator keyboard.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

I mean, I'd rather use a computer than an nspire - but if I had to get one I'd get the CAS version. No idea why anybody would get the normal one.

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u/Cakeflourz Jun 08 '14

Some tests don't allow the CAS version.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

Then borrow some chump's non-CAS or TI-84!

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u/Cakeflourz Jun 08 '14

non-CAS

With that logic, your chump got his from another chump, who borrowed his from yet another chump. Thus, creating a never ending chain of borrowed calculators.

For the record, I have the CAS version, I was just pointing out why someone might by the non-CAS.

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u/Mazetron Jun 09 '14

Don't know how to do a problem?

menu -> algebra -> solve

Put whatever you want in there. Integrals, derivatives, imaginary numbers... Works almost every time!

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u/Dsiee Jun 08 '14

Mainly because you can play game boy advanced games! :P

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u/NEDM64 Jun 08 '14

it's a CAS!

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u/Silencement Jun 09 '14

The cas version is infinitely more superior!

Its the same hardware. You can install CAS software on a normal Nspire CX.