Product Comparison: HP 50G vs Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX CAS

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HP 50G Graphing Calculator

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Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX CAS Graphing Calculator

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General Specifications

Brand

Texas Instruments

Model

50G

TI-Nspire CX CAS

Origin

China

Philippines

About the Product

The HP 50G graphing calculator incorporates a host of innovative features, including an easy-to-use Computer Algebra System (CAS) with three viewing options, a choice of data entry logics (Algebraic,RPN and Textbook) and a large high contrast dynamic screen.

The TI-Nspire™ CX CAS provides algebraic capability to symbolically solve equations, factor and expand variable expressions, complete the square, find antiderivatives, computer limits and exact solutions in irrational forms, making it a robust hands-learning tool that satisfies math and science curriculum needs from middle school through college.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

7.24 in.

7.5 in.

Width

3.42 in.

Depth

0.94 in.

0.62 in.

Weight

7.76 oz.

7.04 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

HP 50G Graphing Calculator

Works fantastic, size is small.
Compact size. Easy to pocket.
Pocket size and the buttons work great.
Great compact size that is easy to read.
It is very small. Like the size of a credit card.

Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX CAS Graphing Calculator

Great size and weight.
The calculator is thin for its class, and very light weight.
The device isn't weighted very well - it is top-heavy which makes it feel as if it will slip out of your hand.

Display

Display Type

LCD

TFT LCD

Display Size

131 x 80 pixels

3.5 in (320 x 240 pixels)

Touch Screen

Display Resolution

125 dpi

Touch Screen

What customers say about "Display"

HP 50G Graphing Calculator

The contrast of the screen is good.
The screen is a nice size, and the digits are large enough to easily read.
The low resolution screen is an eye sore.

Features

Internal Memory

2 MB

100 MB

RAM

512 KB

64000 KB

PC Connectivity

Yes

Battery Type

4 x AAA Batteries

Rechargeable Battery

Pre-Loaded Applications

Algebra, Vector, Graphing, Mathematics, Scientific Constants, Statistics, Program

Calculator, Graphing, Geometry, Lasts and spreadsheets, Data and statistics, Notes, Vernier DataQuest™ Application

Extras

Over 2300 built-in functions, Ergonomic design, SD memory card

Computer Algebra System (CAS) capabilities, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Student Software, Recharge, Don’t Replace For Years, A Complete Learning Resource, Enter Values In Proper Notation, Make Real-World Connections, Dynamic Linking, Multiple Representations