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But the TI84 series uses a Z80 so it seems that the microprocessors won in the end.
by ninalanyon 2y ago
But the TI84 series uses a Z80 so it seems that the microprocessors won in the end.
- AnimalMuppet 2y agoIf the TI84 were the only calculator, that would indeed be the conclusion. It's not, though. Perhaps we could say that the microprocessors didn't totally lose. Or is it more generally true that all high-end calculators use microprocessors?
- nxobject 2y agoI'd argue that the most common calculators are the four-function calculators (plus GT, MR etc.) used by sellers worldwide in the non-Western world that don't want to use full-function POS systems and still use paper ledgers – the ones with solar cells and battery lifetimes in the order of months. While they used to have special-purpose controllers, sadly, they seem to be shoving Android in them now... perhaps for a good upgrade path, though. [1] [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui2UVUXiIzY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui2UVUXiIzY