Basic Advantage™ is Unit Aware™ to let you effortlessly compute with units - not just convert units. It also lets you work with feet-inch-fraction dimensional values and supports both algebraic and RPN entry modes.
Basic Advantage™ is available for your Pocket PC (2000 or later) and Windows computers.
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User-selectable inch fraction denominator (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 1000)
Converts among and computes with over 30 different units (ft, m, lb, yd3, etc.), including both English/Imperial and SI/Metric units
Computes directly with dimensional values (e.g., 70 lb/ft3 x 5 yd3 = 9450 lb)
Currency conversions with update of exchange rates over the Internet. Supports 12 currencies.
Keypads and Entry Logic
Algebraic and RPN entry modes (user selectable)
Allows entry of feet-inches-fractions using the decimal key. For example, to enter 4' 3-21/32", you would press [4] [.] [3] [.] [2] [1]
Allows entry of any denominator (after entering numerator, just press [.] to enter a new denominator)
Dedicated buttons for picking the units that you use most often (you can assign the units that you want to these buttons)
Display Options
Choice of display precision, including fixed decimal places or significant figures
Option to reduce inch fractions to the least common denominator or leave them unreduced (e.g., 1/2" vs 16/32")
Option to show or not show a zero before inch fractions (e.g., 5' 0-3/4" vs 5' 3/4")
Additional Features
"Paperless tape" that keeps your last 20 entries (you can also recall tape values to the main display)
Memory with 5 locations - all support store, recall, add (M+), and subtract (M-)
Easy input and editing, including backspace and ability to click the main display value to re-enter edit mode
Automatically stores display, stack, tape, and memory values when the software shuts down and restores these values when you restart the calculator
Installing on Pocket PC
System Requirements
PDA with Microsoft's Pocket PC operating system (2000-2003)
Microsoft's .NET Compact Framework
Checking for Framework
If you want to check your device for the Framework before downloading, tap Settings on the Start menu, select the System tab, and tap Remove Programs. If you have the Framework, the list of programs will include "Microsoft .NET Compact Framework".
After Download
After download, make sure that your PDA is connected to your PC and that ActiveSync is installed, then double-click on the downloaded file to launch the setup.
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Supported operating systems:
Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003
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