Best Calculators for Pro

it does what a calculator is supposed to do: it's a tool that lets you solve complex functions with programmability to do numerical operations.

the fact that it offers the ability to perform key-stroke programming (with features like looping and branching) alone places it a step above any other scientific calculator available in the market

there are several points of difference that separate the hp-33 from the other 3 allowed models: it is the only one that is programmable, and the only one that uses rpn (a must-have feature for most

it is clearly meant for folks who punch lots of equations rather than someone who wants to program a calculator.

i was very impressed with the capabilities of this inexpensive calculator - it did everything i would want for the exam, except perhaps being able to store pre-programmed equations, like the hp-33s.

if you need to be able to do more than simple addition & subtraction but don't need a fully programmable scientific calculator, this one should work just fine.

-- can be performed with a few keystrokes vice having to spend time programming a function.

i had an upcoming exam that specifically prohibited programmable calculators, so while i have quite the "stable" hp rpn machines, all of them were out.

good news, this fella's programmable.

i like its ability to check two sides of an equation to make sure thy are equal as well as the ability to drag and drop equations into different programs to graph them or save them.

programmability of this calculator is weak.