Current Projects I'm Working On

Hey guys,

So I know I just posted a couple items and I might not come back on for a while, but let me explain some of the things I'm doing.  My first project is utlizing a typical keyboard and using it to play any Wii games and to move from screen to screen on the home screen.  This project is taking some time with the shells I'm trying to create and deciding which programming language I feel is best for the job.  I'll try to update you guys on how it's going.  Second is utilizing Autodesk's CAD, Inventor, 3DS Max,and Revit programs to make some amazing drawings that could later translate into some other ideas I have.  I'm also working on an independent project for the TI 83/84, which could later look amazing on the TI Nspire CX CAS, if I get it.  So these projects are taking up some of my time, but I hope I can tell you guys that these projects are getting accomplished.  Thank you guys for reading and I will see you next time.

Thanks,

Programmer84

HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S4: Who wins round 1 of the next Android phones to come?

Hey guys,

I know I continue to talk about my affection for calculators, but what about smartphones?  Everyone uses them, including myself, and I think this year will be one of the best years to come for Android.  After CES, many Android phones have made their debut, but the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are the best phones to come out now, in my opinion.  Let's start with the HTC One.  This aluminum unibody is spectacular in all ways.  It's a 1080p, 469 ppi display phone with a new camera called the Ultrapixel.  The smartphone is reported to have a 4 MP camera, but the Ultrapixel is this new way of getting more of one's picture from the scenery.  The storage is either 32 GB or 64 GB with 2 GB of RAM.  It has the new processor, Snapdragon 600, and is running Jelly Bean  which can be upgraded to the new version, 4.2.2.  It will come in either black, red, or silver and has a 2300 mAh battery.  I don't how many carriers it will support, but I do know that AT&T will carry it.  The Samsung Galaxy S4 is another new phone that just popped out of the Android community.  This phone is truly amazing with it's bigger display with a 13 MP camera and 2 MP front facing camera.  It has the same design as the S3 and it has this new feature called Smart Scroll and Smart Pause.  Both of these features will soon be available for the S3 when the update arrives.  Other than that, the phone is basically an updated version of the great S3.  The design, even dimensions, are practically the same.  It was a little hyped up in my opinion and it just didn't live up to my expectations.  It doesn't have the flexible glass Samsung was showing off during CES, and just lacked the ability to improve.  In my opinion, I like the HTC One over the Samsung Galaxy S4, but tell me what you guys think.  Which phone would you buy and why?  Thank you guys for reading and I will see you next time.

Thanks,
Programmer84

TI Nspire CX CAS vs CASIO Prizm fxCG20

Hey guys,

The new TI calculator, TI Nspire CX CAS, has been able to do so many things, from creating Game Boy Advance emulators to having Linux on it!  Truly, this is a powerful calculator with its 16 MB of space to a beautiful resolution and completely thin body.  It's a calculator I'm definitely interested in purchasing and I hope I can make wonderful additions to it in both hardware and application wise.  Though this calculator is powerful, the CASIO Prizm fxCG20 is also catching my attention.  This calculator has gotten very little attention, even though it is extremely powerful.  It has 16 MB of space too, while also having a simple and beautiful UI.  You can also get it personally skinned though CASIO's promotion called SkinIt.  It also hasn't been messed around a lot and has the potential of making great 3D games and hacks.  So, I'm in a predicament guys.  Which one should I buy, the TI Nspire CX CAS or CASIO Prizm fxCG20?  Tell me what you guys think, your experience with either calculator, and leave your response at the bottom of the page.  Thank you guys for reading and I will see you next time.

Thanks,
Programmer84

Schematic Drawing for TI 84 Plus C Silver Edition

Hey guys,

So it's been a long time since I've posted anything guys.  I'm sorry it's been so long, but I've been thinking and working on projects I could work on.  Anyway guys, so let's talk about the TI 84 Plus C Silver Edition calculator.  This calculator is getting closer and closer to release in multiple stores that other calculator websites are reporting on people actually purchasing it.  Now, TI hasn't released the official date for when the public can get their hands on it, but I'm assuming by anytime in the next couple of days to maybe a week or 2 when everyone will be able to purchase it.  I haven't been able to get my hands on it, but I'm hoping to get my hands on the first one available.  Though I haven't gotten the opportunity to use the calculator, other users such as Kerm Martian, have been able to use it.  The reviews are great, especially the programming aspect, but the speed test show that the TI 84 CSE is a lot slower than the traditional TI 84 Plus SE.  Hopefully, TI can make a couple of revisions, such as speed and more color selections, before releasing it to the general public.  To wrap this entry up, I created a quick schematic drawing that quickly shows the TI 84 Plus CSE. I utilized Auto-CAD 2013 to make this drawing. Thank you guys for reading and I will see you next time.

Thanks,
Programmer84

P.S. Sorry about no side view.  I would have used the side of my TI 84 Plus SE, but TI added a couple of ports, like the one used for recharging the battery, and I didn't want to make an error in the drawing.