Review: BKGcalc 1.0 檢討： bkgcalc 1.0
Rating: 評價： 6.4/10
Cost: $ 3.95 費用： $ 3.95
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This the third day of the這第三天的 calculator roundup計算器綜述 . 。 My sincere apologies to the readers who were following the series last week and were disappointed at the lack of “episodes”.我真誠地道歉，向讀者誰被以下的一系列上週和失望，在缺乏“發作” 。 I was left alone here at BerryReview to post the “news” while everyone else was out having fun most of the week, so I just didn’t have time to finish the reviews.我是獨自在這裡berryreview發布“新聞” ，而其他人是出於玩樂，大部分的週，所以我只是沒有時間去完成審查。 Life goes on.生活繼續下去。

But I still have a little bit of disappointment in store for you.但我仍然有一點點失望，在商店為您。 Today I am going to review今天我要檢討 BKGcalc bkgcalc , probably the worst of all calculators of this roundup. ，可能是最壞的所有計算機，這個綜述。 It has none of the flare of the HP pocket calculator emulators I有沒有該耀斑的惠普袖珍計算器模擬器i discussed last Monday討論上週一 . BKGcalc is a lot like 。 bkgcalc是很多想 BizMathica bizmathica in look and behavior, and it is quite powerful too, but with even more flaws.在外觀和行為，這是相當強大的太多，但更缺陷。 Enough of them to quite ruin my experience with it.受夠了他們不少破壞我的經驗與它。

The first alarms ring right at the store front.第一次警報響的權利，在商店前面。 First, at $3.95, it’s remarkably cheaper than the other calculators.首先，在$ 3.95 ，它的顯著便宜，比其他計算機。 You have to wonder why.你必須想知道為什麼。 Then you can see this warning at the top of然後你可以看到這樣的警告在其頂部 one of the main information pages其中一個主要的信息頁面 : ：

The mathematical models - though seemingly accurate - have not been tested to the level one would require for importiant (sic) matters involving life-and-limb, finances, etc. This software is proved for “entertainment purposes only”, and is given “AS-IS” with no warranty expressed or implied.數學模型-雖然看似準確的-沒有經過測試，以水平一將需要為i m portiant（原文如此）的事項，涉及生命和肢體，財政，等這個軟件是證明了“娛樂的目的，只有”，並給出了“ -是“沒有保修明示或默示的。 On second thought, it probibly (sic) doesn’t work at all.關於第二個思想，它probibly （原文如此）不工作。 Go use an abicus (sic) or something instead.去使用abicus （原文如此）或一些不是。

Way to make a sale!的方式作出出售！

Just like就像 BizMathica bizmathica , BKGcalc will greet you with a very blank stare. ， bkgcalc將迎來你一個很空白的凝望。 Not impressive at first.沒有令人印象深刻的在第一。 Oh, right, you just need to feed it some data… And that’s when most of the trouble begins!哦，正確的，你只需要飼料，它的一些數據… …並指出，當大部分的麻煩開始了！ BizMathica does not require you to press Alt or Shift keys. bizmathica不會要求您按下ALT或Shift鍵。 All numbers and symbols are recognized correctly. BKGcalc does! BKGcalc is completely oblivious to the fact that this a freaking calculator.所有的數字和符號，是公認的正確。 bkgcalc不！ bkgcalc ，完全是無視事實，即這是一個再用計算器。 Why would I ever want to type letters into it?為何我會以往任何時候都需要輸入的信件到它呢？ Granted, you may want to type letters into an expression, like x or y, but that is the exception, not the rule!理所當然的，您可能要輸入的信件成為一個表達，如x或y ，但這是例外，而不是法治！ Let’s make this long story short: it sucks.讓我們使這個長期的故事，一句話：它sucks為。 My first impulse was to press Alt to reach each number.我的第一個衝動是要按下ALT達到每個數字。 Of course, doing that for each digit is stupid.當然，這樣做，為每個數字是愚蠢的。 So I “locked” the phone into numeric mode and it got better.因此，我“鎖定”電話到數字模式，並得到更好的。 But that was an awful arrangement.不過，這是一個可怕的安排。 First, I always forget to lock it into numeric mode.首先，我總是忘了鎖成數字模式。 So I always end up calling the application a few bad names before plunging into the number crunching.所以，我總是最後要求的應用的幾個壞的名稱之前，陷入人數業績。 Then I forget to unlock the numeric mode and have a similar problem with whatever application I tried to use next.然後我忘記了解鎖的數值模式和有類似問題的應用，無論我嘗試使用下一步。 Grrr… They really messed up with this keyboard mode input thing.哎呀… …他們真的搞砸這個鍵盤輸入模式的事。 Moreover, the num lock mode is lost if you put the Blackberry into a magnetic holster then take it out again.此外，的NUM LOCK模式是失去如果你把黑莓成為一個磁holster ，然後採取它再次。 No kidding, just try it yourself.沒有開玩笑，只是親身體驗。 Trouble, trouble, trouble.麻煩，麻煩，麻煩。

If you’re less picky than me and can get past this major inconvenience, then you’re left with quite a powerful calculator.如果您少挑剔，比我過去可以得到這一重大的不便，那麼您留下相當強大的計算器。 It’sa lot like BizMathica: just enter full expressions and hit the Enter key to get the result of each expression.這是很多想bizmathica ：只要輸入充分的表達，並撞向Enter鍵就可以得到的結果，每個表達。 Those results “accumulate” in a sort of ticker tape history that can be copied and pasted elsewhere.這些成果的“積累”在一種代號磁帶的歷史可以複製並粘貼在其他地方。 Two differences between BizMathica and BKGcalc were instanly noticeable as soon as I started the test: first, BKGcalc does not apply proper operation precedence.二之間的分歧bizmathica和bkgcalc被instanly顯著盡快我開始測試：第一， bkgcalc並不適用於適當的運作先例。 In other words, (22*16+4*2) does NOT yield the same result as (4*2+22*16) unless you separate multiplications with parentheses: ((22*16)+(4*2)).在其他的話， （ 22 * 16 4 * 2 ）不會產生相同的結果（ 4 * 2 22 * 16 ） ，除非你單獨的乘法與括號： （ （ 22 * 16 ） + （ 4 * 2 ） ） 。 Note that you also must be in num lock mode to type in the parentheses.請注意，您也必須在的Num Lock模式類型，在括號中。

The second difference is that BKGcalc also has a “global parameter” to represent the “last result” (ans in BKGcalc , the @ symbol in BizMathica), it is not really necessary.第二個不同的是， bkgcalc也有一個“全球性參數”代表“最後結果” （答在bkgcalc ， @符號在bizmathica ） ，這是不是確有必要。 You can just type an operator sign before a number or expression and it will be applied to the last result automatically.您可以只需鍵入一個運營商簽署前一個號碼或表達，並會應用到最後的結果，自動。

What BizMathica calls “global parameter”, BKGcalc calls “variables”.什麼bizmathica呼籲“全球參數” ， bkgcalc所謂的“變數” 。 You can’t create or edit them.你不能創建或編輯。 If you visit that如果您的訪問 the reference page參考網頁 , you should see mention of the ability to create/edit variables and functions, but that is promised for version 1.1, not available yet. ，您應該可以看到一提的能力，創建/編輯的變數和職能，不過，這是承諾的1.1版，還沒有。 I found that rather annoying.我發現，而不是煩人的。 That specific ability sounded interesting to me, and the words “New in Version 1.1″ next to the description of such feature made me assume that 1.1 was indeed the latest version.具體的能力，吹響了有趣的我，改為“在新的1.1版”旁邊的說明，這樣的功能，使我以為1.1的確是最新的版本。 But it isn’t.但事實並非如此。 I actually bought BKGcalc and only after I had it I saw that 1.0 was the only version available.其實，我買了bkgcalc後，才和我有它我看到1.0是唯一版本。 I contacted the author on March 27 (more than 30 days ago) and never had any reply.我所接觸的作者3月27日（ 30天以上前）和從未有過任何答复。

BKGcalc supports a good number of functions like BizMathica, but I don’t think they are that many. bkgcalc支持相當數量的功能，如bizmathica ，但我不認為他們是很多。 You can read您可以閱讀 the reference page參考網頁 and compare and take your own conclusions.和比較，並採取您自己的結論。 Besides, you have to type them manually.此外，你必須鍵入他們手動。 For example, to calculate the cosine of 45, you have to type cos(45) then hit Enter.舉例來說，計算餘弦45 ，你必須鍵入產地來源證（ 45 ） ，然後按下Enter鍵。 To get the square root of 169, you must type sqrt(169), and so on.得到的平方根169 ，你必須鍵入sqrt （ 169 ） ，等等。 Then the absence of a default num lock mode begins to make sense.然後沒有一個預設的Num Lock模式開始作出意識。 But I don’t think I like it.但我不認為我喜歡它。 I guess it would take a long time until I memorized which functions are available or not.我猜想，這需要很長的時間，直到我背哪些職能是提供或沒有。 BizMathica at least gives us a list to choose from. bizmathica至少給我們的名單選擇。 However, BizMathica function/formula menus are undoubtedly awkward and inconvenient.不過， bizmathica職能/公式菜單，無疑是尷尬和不便。 When I think of that, typing expressions into BKGcalc doesn’t sound so bad.當我想到這一點，打字表達到bkgcalc不健全的那麼差勁。 So the jury is still out on which one has the worse implementation, BizMathica or BKGcalc .因此，陪審團仍然列於其中有更糟的實施， bizmathica或bkgcalc 。 The jury has decided, though, that both approaches suck.陪審團已決定，雖然，這兩種方法的吸吮。

What BKGcalc has that the others don’t is some sort of idiosyncratic “Engineering Base”.什麼bkgcalc已表示，別人不某種特質“工程基地” 。 Here is the author’s explanation in his own words:這裡是作者的解釋，他自己的話說：

BKGcalc will take input, and display out (when in “eng” mode) using some of the standard numerical suffixes - ie “k” for 1000, “M” for 1000000, etc. This often makes things more ledgible, and easier to type. bkgcalc將採取投入，並顯示出來（當在“工程”模式） ，使用一些標準的數值後綴-即和“ K ”為1 000年， “男”為1 00.0萬，等這往往使事情更l edgible，並更容易類型。

However - in the world of computers “k” isn’t 1000 - it’s 1024 and “M” isn’t 1000000 - it’s 1048576 (1024*1024), etc. So to make life a bit easier in doing computer-work “comp” mode treats these suffixes - in both display and data entry as 1024-based - not the usual 1000-based.不過-在世界上的電腦和“ K ”是不是1 000年-它的1 0 24年和“米”不是百萬-它的1 0 4 8576（10 2 4*10 2 4）等，以便使生活有點容易在這樣做的電腦-工作“補償”的模式對待這些後綴-在這兩個顯示器和數據錄入，作為1 024年為基礎的-而不是通常的1 0 00為基礎的。 So these symbols have meanings which depend on the mode you’re in.因此，這些標誌的含義依賴於模式，您英寸

An interesting feature.一個有趣的功能。 But a very personal approach, in my opinion.但一個非常個人的做法，在我的意見。 You could love it or simply ignore it, either way.你可以愛它，要么乾脆不理會它，無論哪種方式。

The last thing to consider in BKGcalc is the measurement conversion feature.最後要考慮在bkgcalc是測量轉換功能。 I didn’t like it at all.我不喜歡它在所有。 It’s more or less as bad as or maybe even a little worse than that of BizMathica.它的更多或更少惡劣，或者甚至有點不如的bizmathica 。 First, you type a number or simply reuse the last expression’s result automatically.首先，您可以輸入一個號碼或簡單地再用過去表達的結果自動。 Either way, as soon as you have a number in the last line, you click the trackball and call up the menu and select “Convert…” You will see your number and a series of drop-down menus.無論採用哪種方式，當您有一些在最後一行，您按一下軌跡球，並呼籲加快菜單，並選擇“轉換… … ” ，您會看到您的電話號碼，以及一系列的下拉式選單。 Then you choose a conversion category (angle, area, distance etc.) Then you choose the measurement unit you have, eg pounds.然後你選擇一個轉換類（角度，面積，距離等） ，然後您選擇的測量單位，你有，例如英鎊。 Then you choose the desired measurement unit of your conversion, eg kilograms.然後，您可以選擇理想的計量單位的轉換，如公斤。 Then you see an OK button.然後您會看到一個OK按鈕。 What would any intellingent human being instantly assume?會有什麼任何智能的人立即承擔？ That you’re supposed to click OK to get the result of the conversion, right?您要單擊確定以取得的結果，轉換，對不對？ But noooo… That will give you a menu with a whopping ONE choice: “Full Menu”.但noooo …這會給你一個菜單與高達一個選擇： “充分菜單” 。 Isn’t that lovely?是不是可愛的呢？ And no one can ever be prepared for the whopping number of choices the next menu will bring: ONE: “Close”.沒有人可以任何時候都準備為高達數目的選擇，未來會帶來菜單： 1 ： “關閉” 。 Close the darn thing and you’re back to the previous calculation screen, this time with the result inserted into the last (result) line.關閉石壩的事情，您回到以前的計算屏幕上，這個時候與結果插入到最後（結果）線。 OK, I eventually learned: once you have picked the two measurement units, you’re supposed to exit that conversion screen.確定，我最終的教訓：一旦你選擇了兩個計量單位，您要退出 ，轉換屏幕上。 So the Blackberry’s escape key will suffice.因此，黑莓的逃生的關鍵將是不夠的。 But that kind of design is absolutely appalling.但這種設計是絕對令人震驚。 Well, BizMathica is not much better either.那麼， bizmathica是不是好得多。

THE PROBLEMS 問題

Are you kidding me?你是在開玩笑我嗎？ This calculator is all about problems.這計算器是所有有關問題。 It was, in fact, the very first one I ever bought.這是，事實上，第一，我任何時候都買。 But I was disappointed, so I went in search of alternatives and ended up testing all the others.但令我感到失望，所以我去在搜索替代品和結束測試的所有其他人。 In this particular article, I am comparing BKGcalc with BizMathica because they are so similar.在這方面，特別是文章，我比較bkgcalc與bizmathica ，因為他們是如此的相似。 I think BizMathica is a lot better, but please keep in mind that this is a very personal choice.我認為bizmathica是好多了，但請記住，這是一個非常個人的選擇。 You should certainly try them all before you make your final choice.您當然應該嘗試，他們所有在您最後的選擇。 All of them have free trial periods and that’s great.所有這些都免費試用期，並認為的偉大。

Pros: It is powerful and you might actually like not having an automatic num lock mode and typing everything on your own. 利弊：這是強大的和你實際上可能會不一樣，有一個自動的Num Lock模式和打字都在您自己。

Cons: I don’t know about you, but I loathed not having automatic num lock mode. 意見：我不知道你，但我loathed沒有自動的Num Lock模式。 Besides, I don’t think BKGcalc has as many functions as BizMathica or the HP emulators.此外，我不認為bkgcalc已作為許多職能bizmathica或惠普的模擬器。

But remember I am applying one single comparison method for this roundup of calculators:但請記住，我申請一個單一的比較方法，這綜述：計算器：

Look and feel: 外觀和感覺：	6	(look is just OK, feel not so much) （看看是剛剛確定，覺得沒有這麼多）
Ease of use: 易於使用：	4	(I really really hate the lack of automatic num lock mode and the conversion feature is not great either) （我真的真的痛恨缺乏自動的Num Lock模式和轉換的功能沒有很大的要么）
Math functions: 數學函數：	6	(not as many as the other calculators reviewed so far) （而不是許多人視為其他計算器審查至今）
Data display: 數據顯示：	10	(full expressions and ticker tape) （充分的表達和股票錄音帶）
Measurement conversion: 度量換算：	6	(it’s there, but lacks useability and there are not that many measurement units) （它的存在，但缺乏useability有沒有那麼多的測量單位）
Average: 平均：	(6+4+6+10+6=32) / 5 = 6.4 （ 6 4 6 10 6 = 32 ） / 5 = 6.4

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