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PCalc is a high-powered scientific calculator that goes beyond the features found in the built-in Mac OS scientific calculator. Scientists, mathematicians, or just serious students will find quite a few bonus features comparable to those found in standalone programmable scientific calculators which PCalc's interface mimics--including quick one-key conversions, constants organized by field (from astronomical to physicochemical), an optional RPN mode that matches modern calculators, and decimal, hexadecimal, octal, and binary modes. You can also write your own functions and conversions, maintain multiple calculators (all with different states), and use PCalc's slightly lower-powered Dashboard widget for quick calculations. PCalc even comes with a virtual tape, so you can look through all your past calculations, and you can resize and skin your calculator with a variety of themes.
This shareware app is also available as a cheaper (and very similar) iPhone and iPad app, and the Mac version has been updated to add more of its features. If you regularly use a scientific calculator, you should definitely check out PCalc, on any platform.
Publisher's Description
From TLA Systems:
PCalc 3 is a fully featured scriptable scientific calculator for Mac OS X with support for hexadecimal, octal and binary calculations, as well as an RPN mode, programmable functions, and an extensive set of unit conversions. A Dashboard Widget is included with the main application. A special version of the previous PCalc 2 release was included by Apple with most Macs sold in the US during 2002.
What's new in this version:
- PCalc on the Mac now supports the user functions, conversions, and constants created by the iOS version, and will sync them automatically via iCloud. †
- You can now create an unlimited number of your own user constants.
- Updated built-in scientific constants to the 2010 values from CODATA.
- Added constant functions in algebraic mode - press equals to repeat the last calculation, or enter a new value and then press equals. ... See all new features
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"All I want and more in a very readable interface."
Version: PCalc 3.7
Pros
Much more than just a regular and scientific calculator: things like financial and trigonometric calculator faces. Many included customization skins. All kinds of conversions between various systems of units are built in.
Cons
The only conversion that I use often and that is missing is currency conversion, which is available on Apple's included OS X Calculator. But, the interface is much sleeker. Come to think of it, there is no religious conversion function, either <g>.
Summary
More reminiscent of the pocketable Texas Instrument and HP calculators of days gone by (does anybody carry these anymore?), and for $10, it's a steal.
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"Great calculator for Mac OS X Tiger to Snow Leopard."
Version: PCalc 3.6.1
Pros
This calculator does everything.
Cons
I'd like to be able to change the background color display.
Summary
A great value for the price.
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"Great calculator & unit conversion"
Version: PCalc 3.6
Pros
Simple to use, supports RPN, multiple 'skin' choices
Cons
Can't think of any
Summary
Been using it for years and love it.
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"Super software and superior to what comes with the Mac"
Version: PCalc 3.6
Pros
I like the color variations, the "tape" capability, the simplicity of functions, graphic design, and use from the Dashboard.
Cons
Haven't found anything I don't like yet.
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"I thought that Mac was a academic product!?!"
Version: PCalc 3.6
Pros
it's better than the calculator that comes with the Mac OS... that's about all for Pro's
Cons
it costs money! I would imagine every student needs a good calculator for school. Why is the Apple tax so much?
Summary
I have both a Mac and a PC, and if I wanted to switch to a Mac only it would cost me a fortune to get the necessary software for college. A Windows 7 machine as much more freeware available for academic use. I spent $1700 on an iMac, and would need to spend another $600 on software that is free for a PC.
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"What it does it does very well."
Version: PCalc 3.5.1
Pros
It easy to read widget.
Cons
Pointing devices just do not work as well as dedicated keys
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"This is an awesome Calculator!"
Version: PCalc 3.3.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Wow, I have never ever seen such a wonderful calculator!
Why has no one every came up with a perfect calendar as this?
Awesome!
The developer must never sleep because he responds so quickly!
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"Great app"
Version: PCalc 3.0.3
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
All the functions I need, and unlike a lot of calculators, actually feels halfway decent running on a Mac! Developer is responsive, too. c -
"Nice but..."
Version: PCalc 3.0.2
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
KoalaCalc has more features and is a freeware (main advantage of PCalc : the widget) -
"And I thought this couldn't get better..."
Version: PCalc 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Excellent update and FINALLY a decent calc widget.
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