Which graphing calculator would be best for me?

[FleshLight]

I'm stuck between an 83+ and an 86. Which one would be best?

 

[chuckywang]

TI-89

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[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: chuckywang
TI-89

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[chuckywang]

The TI-89 is by far the best calculator I have ever used. Very easy to use, and very powerful. I can't live without it.

 

[FleshLight]

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: chuckywang
TI-89

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Wouldn't that be a bit of an overkill?

 

[blustori]

Your brain.

 

[chuckywang]

Originally posted by: FleshLight

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: chuckywang
TI-89

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Wouldn't that be a bit of an overkill?

Not for engineers. You'll come to love the pretty print.

 

[Reel]

I had a TI-86 but I frequently borrowed my roommate's TI-89 for exams or homework. There are a lot of nice features that save time.

 

[Spencer278]

Originally posted by: FleshLight

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: chuckywang
TI-89

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Wouldn't that be a bit of an overkill?

No over kill is when you bring your desktop with mat lab installed. Note that bring a laptop with mat lab in some case is not considered overkill.

 

[FleshLight]

For tests, would I be allowed to use it? Or would the prof's usually put simplified problems that test your understanding of the concepts (that can be solved with a scientific calc)?

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: chuckywang
TI-89

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[Wonderful Pork]

the ti-89 is a very nice calculator, however it can be used a crutch for solving just about anythign with its powerful solving features. Most engineering exams do not allow any graphing calculators on exams, just scientific calculators, if any are allowed at all (many times they aren't).

several of my friends got through the engineering program using a ti-85 which I guess is equiv. to an 86, so I'd suggest that.

 

[Fireball77]

If you ask an Engineer, they will tell you to get a HP48GX

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: FleshLight
For tests, would I be allowed to use it? Or would the prof's usually put simplified problems that test your understanding of the concepts (that can be solved with a scientific calc)?

Depends on the class and prof. I have taken classes where the professor doesn't allow any calculators, allows any calculator, and only allows four function or scientific. The best bet is get a Ti-89, and a cheap scientific calculator.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: Fireball77
If you ask an Engineer, they will tell you to get a HP48GX

I am an engineer (well, I will be in a year and a half by credits) and I prefer the Ti.

 

[Albis]

Originally posted by: chuckywang
The TI-89 is by far the best calculator I have ever used. Very easy to use, and very powerful. I can't live without it.

the answer you want

 

[ruffilb]

Originally posted by: Spencer278

Originally posted by: FleshLight

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: chuckywang
TI-89

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Wouldn't that be a bit of an overkill?

No over kill is when you bring your desktop with mat lab installed. Note that bring a laptop with mat lab in some case is not considered overkill.

 

[pray4mojo]

TI-89

 

[Cattlegod]

Originally posted by: PowerMacG5

Originally posted by: Fireball77
If you ask an Engineer, they will tell you to get a HP48GX

I am an engineer (well, I will be in a year and a half by credits) and I prefer the Ti.

 

[FleshLight]

Alright, I'll probably get a 89. Is there a significant difference between the Titanium and the regular one? Or is it just marketig?

 

[chuckywang]

Originally posted by: FleshLight
Alright, I'll probably get a 89. Is there a significant difference between the Titanium and the regular one? Or is it just marketig?

The Ti-89 Titanium has more memory and is faster. It includes more apps as well.

 

[OulOat]

Ti-89 is a crutch for people who can't work out the equations themselves. My Ti-83 lasted me through differential equations, linear algebra, and probability theory.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: chuckywang

Originally posted by: FleshLight
Alright, I'll probably get a 89. Is there a significant difference between the Titanium and the regular one? Or is it just marketig?

The Ti-89 Titanium has more memory and is faster. It includes more apps as well.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: OulOat
Ti-89 is a crutch for people who can't work out the equations themselves. My Ti-83 lasted me through differential equations, linear algebra, and probability theory.

Actually, I find it to be a useful tool for homework. It allows me to see the answer to a problem my book may not show.

My school does not allow calculators in calculus. I took Multivariable Calc and Linear algebra (one class), and Diff Eq (Took Calc 1 and 2 in HS). I got the equivalent of A+'s in both.

Take your blanket statement, and shove it.

 

[PHiuR]

I have a TI-89 that I used for calculus but i do not use anymore.
PM if interested in buying.