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X1011
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Jeremiah Walgren wrote: Yes, there are more developers for the 83+ than the 89.
Most of those are basic developers though 
total 83+ asm games on ticalc: 424
total 89 asm games on ticalc: 578 |
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Jeremiah Walgren
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Joined: 24 May 2003
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Now compare the BASIC directories... 
Note: I'm not going to post numbers. I don't want to wait for the 83 Plus basic directory to load on my 56k. |
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agility
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Quote: It's like this on going battle between TI and 3rd party programmers or something. TI creates some new protection, but someone always finds a way to break it.
Same with video game systems. |
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DigiTan
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Yeah, the 84+ will probably get more gaming support than a the 89-T, but the graphing tech is still a big issue. I tried a few new math courses last year, and...let's just say anything under TI-86 will feel like a step back. Compare that to a TI-89, which will basically do everything except sharpen your pencil and check your spelling. I guess I'm just looking for a "future-proof" calc. Of course, I'd always change my mind if the price is right. And $130 is good deal either way.  |
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X1011
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| Posted: 17 Jul 2004 04:27:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Sharpen your pencil? Get a mechanical pencil, man. |
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Jeremiah Walgren
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| Posted: 17 Jul 2004 04:36:18 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, they last a lot longer.
As for a "future-proof" calculator, you should really think about what you're going to be doing in college before deciding on one. |
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leofox
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DigiTan wrote: check your spelling.
There are applications that check your spelling, even though they are huge. |
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DigiTan
Unregistered HyperCam 2
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Quote: college
Yep, already there man. That's why I'm still leaning toward a 68k machine. (Or leaning away from Z80, depending on how you look at it). If I could add one more thing, Id also say an 89-T would also be more entertaining from a game-developing standpoint. |
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