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Calculator Forensics

3 days ago
  • #hardware
  • #trigonometry
  • #calculators
  • The text presents a comprehensive list of calculator models and their results when evaluating a specific trigonometric equation in degrees mode.
  • Each entry includes the calculator model, the result of the equation, and the chipset used by the calculator.
  • The results vary significantly across different models, with some calculators returning 0.0, others returning values close to 9.0, and a few returning errors.
  • The list includes calculators from various manufacturers such as APF, Casio, Sharp, HP, TI, and many others.
  • The text also notes specific behaviors or anomalies in certain calculators, such as different results based on display format settings or the use of polynomial approximations for trigonometric functions.
  • The compilation is copyrighted by Mike Sebastian and was last updated in 2007.