Is TI-83 or TI 89 better?
I have a TI-83 Plus and a TI 89, but am interested in either of these calculators.
The TI-89 is smaller and lighter, but the TI-83 is more powerful. How can I tell if one calculator is better than another?
In other words, which one is better for advanced math and which one is better for a non-mathematician? My dad has a TI-82 and the TI-89. I know that the TI-89 uses a Z80 processor while the TI-82 uses an 8080. The TI-89 also uses a better display (color vs. Gray).
The only thing he likes about the TI-89 is that it has a real keyboard. He'd get a lot of use out of the TI-83, but he feels like it's underpowered for what he needs, and he doesn't feel comfortable using it. The TI-89 is pretty much his computer.
What would you recommend for a newbie who needs to do advanced math and algebra? The TI-83 and TI-89 are both really good for what they do. There are many people who think of them as one calculator (that will do everything) and other people who think of them as two calculators, (that won't do everything).
If you want something a bit more advanced than the TI-83/TI-89 then a TI-92 or TI-92S would be what you want. If you need to take your math more seriously, then a TI-83 or TI-89 would be what you want.
You are right to think of them as being in the same family, however there are significant differences between the family members that have more to do with personal preference than anything else. My only recommendation to you is to not worry about the different models, just start with whichever one you find most intuitive.
If you need an advanced calculator that is portable, light weight, and easy to use, I would recommend the TI-83 series. The TI-83 series is easier to use for simple calculations, and has more features than the TI-89 series. The TI-89 series is a better choice if you need to do more advanced calculations on the go.
The TI-83 and TI-89 are both great calculators for what they do.
How much does the TI-84 cost?
I'm looking to buy an old TI calculator for my class.
Is that true? If so, I might have to hold off on getting one, or perhaps get something else.
What exactly is the difference in price between the TI-84 and a regular calculator? Thanks for the help! I'm guessing here as I don't own a TI-84. The TI-84 has an updated chip (84p) that adds a ton of capability. It's almost the same price as a 84c that's been updated (eg it'll tell you that you got an A for something and calculate it too).
As others have said it costs the TI about the same to add the calc. To the box than to sell it without the calc. It also means your not going to be stuck with a limited version of a calculator if the next version comes out (like most calculators are limited to 99 problems or something crazy).
If you want an upgrade I say hold off for a bit on this as the prices are only slightly higher. You could use the extra cash to purchase a pack of stickers like this one at Staples or buy yourself some nice headphones or a USB 2.0 drive. Or you can buy an iPod and carry it around with you while in class. Those are always handy. For less than the cost of that cheaper calculator, you get a great programming environment and access to over 50,000 books.
Is there a TI-84 calculator online?
It's really fantastic and very powerful.
I'm wondering if there's an online version of it? I know calculators have a small screen, but is there at least some kind of access to its programming language and so on?
Sure! There is at least one web page that shows you what you need to do to emulate the calculator on a computer. I don't think the emulator allows any typing of code in the same way as a physical TI calculator would. So I wouldn't recommend using this calculator's emulator to make your own programs - but it would make for some fun practice.
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