Texas Instrument Calculator

[cmdrmoocow]

Get a TI-83: you can get it cheaper. A TI-84 won't give you any functional advantage over an 83+, but will cost you much more.

89's are awesome. When I got to use on my senior year, I loved it.
...but I couldn't use it on tests, etc.

Don't bother with an 86 - not worth the money when its a tie between the 89 and 83+.

(If you do get an 89, make sure it's hardware revision 2)

 

[Cerb]

For that simple stuff, TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus (TI-83 but faster and with a clock), or TI-84 plus silver.

 

[Taejin]

Originally posted by: DaVortex
I need help in choosing which TI model calculator to buy. I will be using it for algebra, statistics, pre-calc, & calc. I need it to be scientific & graphing. Anyone know which one will be useful for all the math classes listed.

Thanks

Don't grow dependent on your calculator. There are too many people in college that can't do a damn math equation without whipping out their calculator. Hell, they can't even add 3 digit numbers in their heads. Absolutely fvckin pathetic.

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: Taejin

Originally posted by: DaVortex
I need help in choosing which TI model calculator to buy. I will be using it for algebra, statistics, pre-calc, & calc. I need it to be scientific & graphing. Anyone know which one will be useful for all the math classes listed.

Thanks

Don't grow dependent on your calculator. There are too many people in college that can't do a damn math equation without whipping out their calculator. Hell, they can't even add 3 digit numbers in their heads. Absolutely fvckin pathetic.

I wasn't allowed a calculator until well into algebra, and I never could do 3-digit math in my head. The really bad off people are the ones that can't do it on paper, because they've only had a calculator.

 

[IAteYourMother]

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[vegetation]

I'd just get a TI-89, the price different is little when compared to TI-86 and has far more capabilities. I'd suggest getting one off officedepot, add a few pennies to your cart to hit $150 and use a $30 coupon. Use fatcash for further savings. That's $120, which is very little educational money compared to how many years you can use this calculator.

 

[DaVortex]

Ok, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who gave their opinion on which calculator to get. I decided to go with the TI-89 and I ordered it thru walmart.com since I had a $70 giftcard. The calculator retails for $139.92

Also im not in High School, this is for college courses. I just never did good in math so I got placed in a lower level math class.

 

[jlee]

I don't need my Ti86 anymore..

A Ti83 or Ti83+ was recommended for college algebra (MAC1105) -- only one other person (that I know of) had a Ti86 in the class...and even though they look similar, they operate quite differently. It took some experimentation to figure some stuff out..

 

[simms]

I have a ti89. It is sitting in my drawer and I haven't used it in years.

 

[edmundoab]

i think ti-89 should be sufficient to cover all the usage.
Unless u can afford more for a 92+, but that cost more.

on second thought... 92+ is more for engineering with formulas for partial fractions and transfer functions

 

[ArmenK]

TI-89 platinum is awesome.

 

[Babbles]

I used the TI-89 in college (~5 years ago) and it was most excellent. I have still used it in my post-college life doing analytical chemistry, but that is all basic algebra anyhow.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

TI 89 if you're taking Calc, but don't become dependent on it. Use it to check the work, not do the work.

Get the Titanium if you'd think you might put lots of appz/games on it.

 

[Random Variable]

The TI-84 is a newer version of the TI-83.