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Graphing Calculator Consideration

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Damion Laverne, Oct 15, 2011.

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  1. Damion Laverne

    Damion Laverne Member

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    I'm deciding to switch graphing calculators after spending the better part of 4 years with my TI-83. I'd like to stay with TI (I was never a huge fan of Casio, but I will say that the PRIZM is great). I've considered two calculators:

    • TI-89/Voyage 200 - Very powerful capabilities, but a little on the expensive side
    • TI-Nspire CX CAS - About the same as above, just with a little brighter display (I love using the Nspire GUI and am familiar with it despite what people say)


    Any suggestions?
     
    #1 Damion Laverne, Oct 15, 2011
  2. shastarocket

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    What will you use it for?
     
    #2 shastarocket, Oct 15, 2011
  3. Yung-T

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    p*rn.
     
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  5. Damion Laverne

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    I want to use it for Calculus and other everyday stuff.
     
    #5 Damion Laverne, Oct 15, 2011
  6. weslinder

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    Are you an engineering student? Get an HP. Learn how to use it.
     
    #6 weslinder, Oct 15, 2011
  7. TexasFight

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    I got my HP-48G 16 years ago and still use it on a daily basis at work and home.

    best. graphing. calculator. ever.

    i dumped by TI-85 in the mid 1990s for it.
     
    #7 TexasFight, Oct 15, 2011
  8. Royals Ego

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    isn't it amazing that graphing calculators are 15 yr old technology... yet still costs the same as an iphone...
     
    #8 Royals Ego, Oct 15, 2011
  9. ElPigto

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    I had experience with inspires while teaching and those really suck.
     
    #9 ElPigto, Oct 15, 2011
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    Cost of manufacturing must have gone down dramatically, but the price hasn't. I wonder why that is.
     
    #10 durvasa, Oct 15, 2011
  11. BleedRocketsRed

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    Never used an N-Spire but TI-89 is quite powerful and can do everything you would need it to (probably) at a cheaper price.
     
    #11 BleedRocketsRed, Oct 15, 2011
  12. Dei

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    Supply and demand. No product has replaced the old graphing calculators.
     
    #12 Dei, Oct 15, 2011
  13. KingCheetah

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    Shouldn't there be an app for phone for one of these things?
     
    #13 KingCheetah, Oct 15, 2011
  14. DreamShook

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    my calculator cost me peanuts at a pawn shop. Pretty new TI-89 cost me 10 bucks because apparently it's not as in demand as the 83s
     
    #14 DreamShook, Oct 15, 2011
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    I never remember needing anything beyond a TI-30 for calculus. If you're in engineering you'll need a TI-89ish calculator for some classes...the solve function is a huge help with systems of linear equations... classes like engineering math, statics, and circuits are a lot easier with it.
     
    #15 Severe Rockets Fan, Oct 15, 2011
  16. RedRedemption

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    The Nspire is an absolutely amazing calculator.
    Definitely the best one I have ever used. I recommend that one.
     
    #16 RedRedemption, Oct 15, 2011
  17. BleedRocketsRed

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    Good point. Don't think I ever needed my 89 either (tho I had one)
     
    #17 BleedRocketsRed, Oct 15, 2011
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    ipod touch?
     
    #18 Invisible Fan, Oct 15, 2011
  19. T.Mcgrady

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    I've had an 89 since 6th grade. It's a great calculator. Stay away from the bigger 92 etc.
     
    #19 T.Mcgrady, Oct 15, 2011
  20. rox1

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    TI-89 nuff said
     
    #20 rox1, Oct 16, 2011
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