Registered: Jul 2000
Location: cambridge, MA USA
Posts: 27

They've been out for about a week. They both seem to be in the affordable $50 range that should make them widely appealing modules. I guess my only question is whether they just represent software that could have easily been downloaded, or if the module adds functionality that a downloaded calculator couldn't.
From viewing the posts on this board, it doesn't seem like there is much interest in getting either module.

Registered: Jan 2000
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Posts: 434

While the software that you can download is the same as that in the module, the module is flashable (so it too can be upgraded). For this reason, I'd say that the version you choose is going to depend on your needs. I'm getting the powerOne Graph module because I only occasionally need the extra features it offers; so I don't need to sacrifice the already overfilled memory on my Visor (and in my 8MB SBM). In short, the powerOne modules are a good idea for the "non-deluxe" Visor user, Visor powered families (where the SBM can be passed around as needed - the software only distribution could not) and for memory constrained VDX users.

Registered: Oct 2000
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Posts: 11

$50 for a Graphing Calculator Board?

Wait a second, for $80 I can get a new TI-83.

Just why would i spend 60% of the full price of a new
graphing calc to buy a software module for a $200 Visor?

I think its was a good idea, but the price should be cut in half.

BTW, does the origional poster work for that company? If so I think it is a great idea to feel out your customers on visorcentral.com. I love this site, and was reading it (way back) when I decided to buy a visor.

Kalrand
The voice of reason

Registered: Jan 2000
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Posts: 434

You're busting their chops over $10?!?

Why spend the bucks? If $50 saves me from having to carry around yet another device, I reckon it's money well spent. Still lots of room for SBMs in my RhinoSkin 3000 . . .

Registered: Jan 2000
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Is it possible to copy the program(s) from the module to internal memory?

Registered: Jul 2000
Location: cambridge, MA USA
Posts: 27

Re: $50 for a Graphing Calculator Board?

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Originally posted by kalrand

BTW, does the origional poster work for that company? If so I think it is a great idea to feel out your customers on visorcentral.com. I love this site, and was reading it (way back) when I decided to buy a visor.

Kalrand
The voice of reason

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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NJ
Posts: 517

Yes, please post comments on the program if you have used it. I am thinking about getting the graphing calc module.

Registered: Oct 2000
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I wasn't really busting their chops over $10, but lowering the price would put it in the "impulse-buy" range, as opposed to the "just-how-much-does-a-real-graphing-calc-cost" range.

Kalrand
The voice of Reason

Registered: Apr 2000
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Posts: 23

I was thinking about geting it, but does it have as many functions as the TI-83?

Registered: Jan 2000
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Re: as many functions as the TI-83

They are very close now, and they are committed to achieving that level of functionality. Drop them a line if you have a particular capability in mind that you are uncertain about. If you haven't already done so, you might want to look for the thread about these SBMs in the VisorNews Discussion area. BertBert posted a very detailed review there that you should find helpful.