Stuff like exp(sqrt(ln(-1))) simply returns the result, whilst SC fails at terms as basic as sqrt(-1) - it can't do complex math at all.Ĭompared with SC, MNM's choice of functions isn't quite as rich, but it's a good selection. Aside from the few functions (like !) that are not supposed to take complex arguments anyway, I couldn't find one that doesn't. On the other hand, Magic Number Machine's consistent support of the complex domain already makes it an excellent choice for many tasks. In NMN, there doesn't seem to be much beyond finding determinants and inversion you could do with matrices, so I wouldn't consider NMN a "matrix calculator". A mature matrix calculator would let you use matrices about anywhere you'd use ordinary numbers, like in exp(A), sin(A^B) and so on, with A and B being matrices. However, matrix support is hardly integrated in the main workflow. Their elements might even be complex numbers (see below). Whilst SC doesn't support matrix calculations, MNM allows to deal with matrices in a dedicated drawer. There was a temptation to just stick with SC, but luckily, I went on and discovered Magic Number Machine.Ī interesting difference in SC's and MNM's feature set is matrix support.
Also, it provides remarkably convenient I/O. When I found SpeedCrunch at first, I was stunned by the range of functions and constants implemented therein.
), I am looking for alternatives that actually let me calculate (correctly, that is) and maybe even provide more functionality. Since I've encountered ridiculously incorrect results with Calculator.app recently (see e. Large number of scientific constants built-in.Matrix functions including gaussian elimination, inversion, and determinants.Value memory limited only by computer memory.A graphical display that you can click on to change the entry point.
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A full expression history (go back to anything).
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