Re: TI bash - and HP too? Message #11 Posted by David Hayden on 19 July 2010, 2:22 p.m., in response to message #10 by Tim Wessman
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Let me guess, you don't use a smartphone?
Even then, my simple, cheapest cell from a cold power on takes about 10 seconds before it is fully running. . .
TW
I think there are two issues here. A cell phone takes a long time to boot, but that isn't because it's waiting for the *display* to be fully functional.
Tim may correct me, but I think the problem with putting a more modern display on a calculator is one of battery life. Color, backlit, or OLED displays probably consume more power than acceptable for a calculator.
This thread has pointed out two of the main requirements of a calculator. Meeting these requirements puts limitations on the implementation. The requirements are:
- Long battery life
- "instant on" boot time.
Sure a cell phone or a PDA has a better display, but would you be willing to recharge your calculator every couple of days? Would you be willing to wait 30 or 60 seconds for your calculator to turn on? And more importantly, would your 15 year old kid be willing to put up with either of these things?
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