Sunday, May 24, 2020

Casio Comparison: fx-9750GII vs. fx-9750GIII

Casio Comparison:  fx-9750GII vs.  fx-9750GIII

Casio claims the fx-9750GIII is comparable to the TI-84 Plus.  But what about its predecessor: fx-9750GII? 

Casio fx-9750GII full shot of the calculator
Casio fx-9750GII

Screen: Casio fx-9750GII
Screen: Casio fx-9750GII

Case and Back: Casio fx-9750GII
Case and Back: Casio fx-9750GII

Casio fx-9750GIII full shot of the calculator
Casio fx-9750GIII

Screen: Casio fx-9750GIII
Screen: Casio fx-9750GIII

Case and Back: Casio fx-9750GIII
Case and Back: Casio fx-9750GIII


In the United States, we have a new graphing calculator from Casio, the fx-9750GIII.  It is an upgrade of the fx-9750GII in several ways:

*  A new Python programming mode
*  The spreadsheet and geometry modes are added
*  Storage memory of 3 MB is allocated to hold geometry, python, and flash files.  This is an addition to the about 61K of regular memory.
*  The fx-9750GIII now has textbook input and output options.   In textbook mode, you can control whether output defaults to exact answers (fractions, square roots, terms of pi) or approximate answers.

The fx-9750GIII's case is slightly smaller than the fx-9750GII, but the width is the same.  The fx-9750GIII has a lighter body as well.  I really like the lighter feel of the fx-9750GIII.  The fx-9750GIII's back has a 3D feel to it, which is nice.  I am also impressed with the keyboard and the color contrast. 

The package I purchased did not have a USB cord.   I believe the proper cord is a mini USB cord, probably can use the cord that came with the fx-9750GII (and similar calculators) and it should be fine. 

Performance wise, the two calculators are about even, with the fx-9750GIII slightly faster. I only did a little bit of testing so far.   Neither of them are slouches. 

For a more detailed comparison, you can download a PDF comparison here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bMC27Mbjw4N41qv8CZ1UD5qTJopbAVZC

(PDF document created with LibreOffice Writer)

Eddie

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