university students what calculator you all use?

Craappiboy SG

im thinking of buying a scientific/graphic calculator but which one is good? i'm taking some science course.

Toiletries SG

For me, an engineering student, the normal calculator which I used through my secondary and poly days still work fine in NTU.

Craappiboy SG

so a normal scientific calculator is sufficient? about 25 dollars?

Toiletries SG

Being in Mech. Engineering, the subjects does not require graphing of theorems or anything, so that's sufficient but since you're taking science course, it might differ.

It is wisest to check with your university on the list of allowed calculators for exams and decide from there.

Toiletries SG

Oh and I do know of people who brought in 2 calculators for examinations for cases where they fear running out of battery lol.

Forbiddensinner SG

im thinking of buying a scientific/graphic calculator but which one is good? i'm taking some science course.

Scientific user here. For exams which allows graphic, I still bring my trusty scientific in.

Oh, I still get my strings of A+ btw.

Disclaimer: Please get a graphic calculator if your course REQUIRES one. Allowing the usage of graphic is different from requiring the usage of one.

gdaniels1987 SG

I have personally always preferred graphing calculators, but I would check with your department head to see what they prefer.

Lokey SG

I remember there is a list of approved calculator stated in the student portals.

kenn3th SG

Engineering students especially the Electrical side. Get calculators that helps you sum/ multiply complex numbers easily... For example (8<32 * 5+j4)

Sure that the older calculators are able to do complex numbers by converting from rectangular to polar /polar to rectangular.. but it would take real long .. and it would be a pain in the butt really.