lol, ubercalc, you should package each calc with a rock

actually, that would make it all more fun to buy the calc, and would definitely get the calc featured in many articles for it's weird packaging technique

Wouldn't the package become heavy if there's a rock in it?

I LOL'd at the rock part. . But seriously I doubt the CX will even have specs close to what you have to offer. I am sure TI processor will be the same as the TI-Nspire or only like 2x faster. Maybe 200 MHz at the very best. Plus, I doubt their calc will have a signifiant increase in RAM and archive.

WOAH! I just saw this and it's soooo freaking amazing! I've filled out the survey, hopefully it's not too late >.<

btw, I have a question:

Quote from: Builderboy on February 14, 2011, 03:52:13 pm

I second the concern about the qwerty keyboard, so this calculator isn't meant for use on standardized tests?  Other than that tho, it looks so epic!! Its so shiny :]

Quote from: DJ_O on February 14, 2011, 03:59:18 pm

Hmm yeah I think it might be best to re-order the letters, actually, to make them alphabetical, if you plan the calc to be allowed in tests. Otherwise, if it has a CAS and the like, then it won't be allowed so I guess it wouldn't be as much of a concern. Otherwise, I wonder if a qwerty calc could be allowed if the keyboard letters can be disabled completely?

The touchscreen and the audio jack already disqualify this calculator for testing according to the College Board. The standard edition will be a stripped down version and with a traditional case (think TI-84 or fx-9860G style). The developers edition are aimed to be the first for preordering and are targeted for developers, hobbyists and hackers. The developers edition is to help iron out the software and make suggestions for the standard (testing compatible) and professional (hardcore) edition, which will come out later.

Since there are two different versions of this calculator, is there going to be any price difference between the Standard Edition and the Professional Edition? If so, how much? I'm assuming the Professional Edition will be more expensive, and if we are to assume that the Professional Edition is $140 as you speculate it, will Standard Edition be around $100~$110ish? Because it seems obvious that the Professional Edition has A LOT more features than the Standard Edition.

I hope this is still going on. Maybe uberspire just got busy, although I hope he did not lose interest or something or hit a wall. X.x

I'm still working on it. I've already invested in a lot of time and resources to go back on this project. I was waiting for the board to arrive before I made my next post, which luckily arrived this week and.... it works!!!  

A video of the prototype working demonstrating the hardware, browsing the web, playing video, OpenGL, word processing, etc. (looks and sounds better at 480p):

By the way, I'm using a USB mouse with the prototype (shows that you can connect USB devices - mice, keyboard, USB flash drives, etc.). The LCD is also a touchscreen, but I figured you don't want to see my hand in the way all the time.

Some stats from the survey:
* 70% said 10 hours battery life would be acceptable as long as it can be easily recharged via USB
* 51% said they would be interested in pre-ordering
* Rated 9.1 out of 10 based on what people have seen or heard about this project
* Max price people would pay for this calculator: $182.17 (>$200 was counted as a flat $200)
* Overall, free and open to programming and community development is utmost importance

Some selected one-word summaries of Project Paradise from the survey:


Here's a projected look at manufacturing cost distribution showing how Project Paradise Developer's Edition will accommodate the $180 target from the survey. Hopefully, it seems pretty fair (especially compared to TI's estimated manufacturing cost distribution):


So, the hardware is pretty much ready and finalized. The prototype, is to my opinion, of high functioning degree. What needs to be worked on now is the exterior casing and compact the prototype board and have a few more of them built to make sure they work. Projected deadline for when the first pre-orders can start shipping is by July this summer, just in time before next school year.

This is pretty much all I have to say for now. I'll keep you guys updated on the progress.

I say go $155 on the standard. That way you a least make a little bit.
BTW, I just got $150 worth of Gift-cards to Wal-Mart.