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Real Calc vs Emulator - My Experience
11-22-2021, 03:11 PM
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Real Calc vs Emulator - My Experience
Despite the "pleasure" of handling physical calculators, i am using more and more emulators on smartphone.
As a matter of fact my 50g is getting lesser and lesser usage time, replaced by Emu48/Android.

I asked myself "WHY" i am slowly drifting to emulators.
The pros i found are several:
1) the calculator is always with me
2) i don't have to carry extra weight
3) i don't have to worry about battery life and carry four Eneloops in my office bag
4) the screen has much better readability compared to real ones
5) backups are very easy: state files can be uploaded to cloud with minimal efforts
6) loading of programs/data does not involve the use of connection software or SD cards
7) i can use any calculator i want: my 50g virtual clone or a super-pimped 48gx or whatever runs on Emu48 or other emulators/simulators (Free42...)
8) in any time i can have a speed boost by deselecting the "authentic calculator speed" option

On the other side the cons are:
1) ergomics: better the real thing
2) pleasure of use: no battle...well, maybe not true for 49g/g+ :-)

I would like to know your experience.

Cheers
Marco Polo
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