Prizm FX-CG10 Color Graphing Calculator (Black)

by Casio

• Color graphs
• PC link port
• 3.7 inch color display
• Fraction key
• Complex number calc

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 7.2 x 2 inches ; 8.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00481K4KS
• Item model number: FX-CG10
• Batteries 4 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #18 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Calculators > Graphing
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 7, 2010

Product Description

Graphing calculator with hi-res color LCD display, resolution: 216 x 384 dpi Picture Plot image background. USB port. Icon driven menu providing easy access to advanced functions. Permitted on AP,SAT,PSAT/NMSQT and ACT college exams. Slide cover included.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Superior graphics calculator January 21, 2011

By Allen Holmes

Casio Graphing Calculator (FX-9750GII-WE)
If you are on a tight budget, check out the link above for the 9750 GII by Casio. This is the best bargain of all graphics calculators. About the only things I find missing on this 50.00 calculator are geometry and spreadsheet apps. Mathematically, this is a powerhouse.
But, if you have a few extra dollars, you should definitely consider the Prizm. It has all the capabilities of the 9750, plus a spreadsheet and the best portable geometry software I have ever used. The hi-res color screen makes this possible, and it is a real breakthrough.
When you are using your computer (Linux, Windows, or Mac), be sure to download the free software "GeoGebra". The Prizm is a portable machine which does the mathematics of GeoGebra.
And finally, compare the Prizm to the remarkable apps being developed for the IPhone and IPad. The Prizm excels since it has a genuine keyboard and gives such beautiful results. (It also has a battery which lasts 140 hours as compared to the two hours on an IPhone.)
This calculator is truly superior. I use it extensively for solving difference equations,
carrying out statistical analyses, solving calculus problems, and exploring geometrical relationships.
This is the finest graphics calculator I have ever used in my many years of teaching mathematics. It is a beautiful tool to make mathematics really enjoyable.
Update: Jan16, 2011
You might get a Kindle Fire or IPod Touch and use WolframAlpha for CAS and three dimensional graphing. Store your math references on it. Store instruction manuals. But use the Prizm for the daily chores in math.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Calculator - Casio's Best January 24, 2011

By Eddie

Amazon Verified Purchase

Casio outdid themselves with the Prizm FX-CG10. I am impressed by this calcualtor and its design.

First, the keys are large. You can press the keys and have full confidence that the right one will register. I really like the way Casio made the keyboard for this model.

Second, the screen. Color is only the beginning. The display is super clear. The menu items are readable, squinting is not required. An added plus is that when you enter parenthesis, they are in color - which makes it easy to tell which set of parenthesis you are working with. You can also choose which color a function is graphed (from a maximum of 8 colors though).

Third, speed. The Prizm does calculations and graphs fast. It might beat the earlier incarnations of the 9860G Series (Slim, GII, etc).

The function set is similar to the 9860GII and 9860G Slim. Programs can be transferred from the 9860G series with relative ease.

This calculator is easy to use, fun and a pleasure to use (because of the screen and colors). This is Casio's best calculator yet.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Display February 4, 2011

By Thomas R. Scott

Amazon Verified Purchase

Considering my vision is not as good as it used to be, the color display really helps reading the numbers, graphs, etc. Even though the programming capability is limited, the other functions (e.g., spreadsheet, lists) work well; although, they are also limited, such as the lack of standard deviation in the spreadsheet. Overall, however, I use this calculator more than the numerous others (mostly HP) that I own because of the display visibility.