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Being an English major, the RK-83 application for the iPod touch/iPhone is not all that useful, since math classes are now a thing of the past.
But for students currently enrolled in math courses, this application could be very helpful.
The RK-83 is a new application for the iPod Touch/ iPhone.
It has all the functions that a graphing calculator has, for a much reduced price of .99 cents. Instead of paying over 100 dollars for the actual calculator, it is a pretty good trade off.
Less clunky too, and iPod’s/iPhones are also fun to play with.
It works with the touch screen, with the ability to scroll so it is possible to see the previous problems that were done.
It is set up the same as a TI graphing calculator all the buttons are in the same places that they are on the TI.
The only thing it does not have is a games feature but let’s be honest it is on an iPod touch or iPhone; there’s already games on that so it’s not that big of a deal.
It has to be run on the new software update for the iPod touch/iPhone the 3.1 update, if it is not already updated.
It takes about fifteen minutes to install but once installed, it is possible to get not only this application but several others that also need the 3.1 software, for the touch it is only $4.95 and possibly more for the iPhone check the website just to be sure.
The graphs have multiple colors not just black, or that sort of greenish black that most calculators run in.
It has the ability to email past calculation history’s to any email specified, typically the one listed first on the iPod touch is where it will be sent from, and the history can be sent to any email address chosen.
It does algebra, calculus, trigonometry, statistics and linear algebra.
It is helpful to know what all the buttons do and not just poke around for fun.
This is a good deal for students in math courses who currently own an iPod touch or iPhone .99 cents is worth it.
Students may want to check with their math professors because some do not allow phones to be used on tests. And therefore would not allow students to use this form of a calculator on their test.
To download this application visit the iTunes store online and search for RK-83.
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