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A basic calculator that can only add, subtract, multiply and divide is not a computer. To be a computer a machine has to be programmable with a programming language.

An advanced scientific calculator that is capable of holding large amounts of information in memory, calculating Sin/Cos/Tan values etc, is a computer, as it uses internal programming to calculate these much more difficult equations.

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The term "computer" originated before electronic computers ever existed. The name was given to people who would be given very difficult mathematical equations to "compute" the answers to. When machines took over the job the name "computer" stuck.

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A calculator is not considered a computer in the traditional sense. While both calculators and computers perform mathematical operations, computers are more versatile and can execute a wider range of tasks beyond basic calculations. Computers have a central processing unit (CPU) that can run complex programs and operate with a larger memory capacity compared to calculators. Additionally, computers have input and output devices that allow for interaction with users and other systems, whereas calculators are typically limited to a small set of functions.

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Well, friend, a calculator is a type of computer, but it's more specialized for solving mathematical equations. Computers, on the other hand, can do a wide range of tasks beyond just calculations. Each one has its own unique purpose and beauty, just like every tree in a happy little forest.

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Yes, calculators would be considered technology, though they are early technology.

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no because maths is about using your brain

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Is calculator a computer

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