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PCalc 3.7

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Fully featured scientific calculator. Shareware ($19)

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James Thomson

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.

What's New

Version 3.7:

Added a "Frac" button to most layouts for quick fraction entry. You can also press the decimal point button a second time.
Added an option for a fixed four register RPN stack.
Added an option to set the lower value where scientific notation display starts.
Added a new "Lighting" section to the unit conversions with lumen, lux, footcandles etc.
Added inch/mm of mercury and water to the pressure conversions.
Significantly improved the speed of keyboard entry.
Fixed a problem with PCalc not hiding if set to be a login item.
Fixed a problem with the divide button disappearing in the basic layouts.
Fixed a problem with the Engineering Mode display.
New app icon, from the folks at PyrusMalus!

Version 3.7:

Added a "Frac" button to most layouts for quick fraction entry. You can also press the decimal point button a second time.
Added an option for a fixed four register RPN stack.
Added an option to set the lower value where scientific notation display starts.
Added a new "Lighting" section to the unit conversions with lumen, lux, footcandles etc.
Added inch/mm of mercury and more...

Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4.2 or later.

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PCalc User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 3.x:

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+940

Misha reviewed on 21 Jun 2011

I've been using and enjoying PCalc for years, and I love the new icon :)

[Version 3.7]

+13

Macpraxis reviewed on 22 Dec 2010

Could not ask for a more convenient Calculator.

[Version 3.6]

+726

Espiridion reviewed on 26 Jan 2010

I liked Koala Calc, mentioned by the previous reviewer. I don't recall the specifics of why I stopped using it. I do recall that the latest version is from 2005.

These days I use PCalc. Great features, excellent support, and it is maintained regularly.

[Version 3.5.2]

Lance Hinek commented on 26 Jan 2010

The calculator that i prefer is Koloa Calc. It is also free and the numeric entry is easier for me.

http://www.macropodsoftware.com/

[Version 3.5.2]

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+940

Misha replied on 21 Jun 2011

Also listed here: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/8065/koalacalc

But I'm pretty sure development has stopped.

Ckueny reviewed on 11 Jan 2010

I tried this out quite a few years ago and didn't care for it (although I can't remember why). I tried it out recently and didn't care for the appearance, but I found that it was the only RPN calculator that works the way I like. I was looking for a replacement for J.M. Baker's 'RPN Calculator' which isn't developed anymore. I played around and found that the appearance, size, etc. are highly customizable, so now it looks great. PCalc has a combination of features that I couldn't find anywhere else--RPN, stack view, keyboard shortcuts that I like... I initially thought $19 was high for a calculator, but I soon found I couldn't live without it and registered. I took advantage of the offer to get the iPhone/iPod version too, for only $.99 more than the price of the desktop version. I keep finding features (like tons of physics unit conversions, for example) that are saving me a lot of time. It appears to have outstanding support as well. Best app I've (re)discovered in a long time.

[Version 3.5.1]

+114

Lee123 commented on 13 Aug 2009

This is only a comment in general not a swipe at this particular developer.

Why does the mac app cost $20 and the iphone app is only $10 ? I am starting to wonder if all the mac apps are over priced.

[Version 3.5]

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+82

Tomeck commented on 09 Dec 2009

Probably you have seen the following offer from their website already but just to make sure:

"The full version of PCalc for the iPhone and iPod touch includes a discount coupon code to save $9 on the price of PCalc for Mac OS X. The Mac version is normally $19, but with the code you can get it for a mere $10. So, if you were thinking of buying both, it's like getting the iPhone one for just 99c!"

I believe that is a great offer, at least if you have a need for both versions...

tomjwright commented on 13 Aug 2009

This was the first piece of shareware I installed on my Mac SE back in the 1980s. It just gets better and better with every upgrade. James, you are a great contributor to the ease and enjoyment of using a Mac. DragThing and pCalc are absolutely the tops in their fields.

[Version 3.5]

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tomjwright replied on 13 Aug 2009

Correcting my previous post - It was actually in the early 1990s that I started using pCalc. I guess I'm so used to having it on my computer that I thought I had it earlier. Anyway, it's a great calculator that only gets better over time.

allergydetective reviewed on 18 Oct 2008

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!
Don't miss out!

[Version 3.3.1]

asmeurer reviewed on 05 Mar 2004

Easy to use, nice interface, but Magic Number Machine has more features and it is free

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/13214

[Version 2.2.2]

+64

pcharles had trouble on 25 Mar 2009

Seems to have lots of functionality, but is completely lacking in any useful instructions. It would be nice to have a desktop calculator to handle simultaneous and quadratic equations, but I cannot figure out how to use the functions.

The conversions and constants are great, but whout knowing how to use the "advanced" features I cannot see how this is any more use than Apples FREE calculator.

[Version 3.4]

1 Reply

+32

Frieddylan replied on 19 Oct 2009

You know you're right, but I think this is a different product idea you have. I suggested textbook output and input as well to better facilitate Quadratics and Matrixes. Its a tall order for the price rand but would definitely get my money. I need a good laptop based graphing calc to match my TI nSpire with CAS and this guy's code seems readily able to pull it off.

We would sit back and watch what he does. I'll buy the first graphing version that allows me to view tables based on my graphs. Of course allowing me to drag the graph around and capture the values in a table would be completely awesome. That's like superhero coding.. complete with codpiece!

:)

Azeitonas rated on 04 Apr 2012

[Version 3.7]

Brianfer rated on 08 Feb 2012

[Version 3.7]

Aaron Delia rated on 25 Dec 2011

[Version 3.7]

Jeanmi rated on 11 Nov 2011

[Version 3.7]

-22

TripHHH rated on 10 Nov 2011

[Version 3.7]

LucasH rated on 25 Apr 2011

[Version 3.6.1]

-1

Mediaformae rated on 12 Apr 2011

[Version 3.6.1]

-2

Knersus rated on 08 Apr 2011

[Version 3.6.1]

Amadeus67 rated on 23 Mar 2011

[Version 3.6.1]

Alvarodn rated on 19 Mar 2011

[Version 3.6.1]

Downloads:45,556

Version Downloads:5,238

Type:Education : Mathematics

License:Shareware

Date:01 Jun 2011

Platform:PPC / Intel

Price: $19.00

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