runesmithie Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 So far I've narrowed my choices down to TI-84 Plus SE or TI-86 TI-84 Pros: Memory :D Cons: Price :( Lower number >_> TI-86 Pros: Price :D Bigger number! Cons: Memory I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezcake Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Why not the TI-83 Plus/Silver. Most schools and teachers recommend it. But I guess it really depends what you're using it for. ==================================Retired tip.it moderator.Teaching and inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Why not the TI-83 Plus/Silver. Most schools and teachers recommend it. But I guess it really depends what you're using it for. It's only $24 cheaper than the 86 and I'm looking for a calculator to last me at least through college so it's a small price to pay per year for the extra memory I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI-83+ id go for... i believe the 84 is allowed on exams and stuff...but most teachers teach with the 83+...wat u need hella memory for nyway? games? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI-83+ id go for... i believe the 84 is allowed on exams and stuff...but most teachers teach with the 83+...wat u need hella memory for nyway? games? :lol: Well yeah... games Duh ;) I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 :? since your in grd 11, shouldnt the school give you graphing calcs when you need it (Assuming these are graphing). Just get one of the lower ones that are a good scientific calcs. (Got me one that costed like 19 last year, this year is like 9...) Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniseCookies Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI-84 silver... works great for me... i even have super mario on it 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kielmccaul75 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI-84 silver... works great for me... i even have super mario on it 8) omgooses! me too ;) written by Sam Heald? And yeah, as I said over msn Smithie, I would go for the 84 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 :? since your in grd 11, shouldnt the school give you graphing calcs when you need it (Assuming these are graphing). Just get one of the lower ones that are a good scientific calcs. (Got me one that costed like 19 last year, this year is like 9...) There aren't enough for the whole class since the school really doesnt give a poo about replacing the ones that have gone bad =x I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 DONT get an 86. get an 84 or 89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 DONT get an 86. get an 84 or 89. 89s aren't allowed on ACT =x I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatsilverwyrm Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI-83+ id go for... i believe the 84 is allowed on exams and stuff...but most teachers teach with the 83+...wat u need hella memory for nyway? games? :lol: The 84+ is exactly the same as the 83+, except it has a niftier case, and I think slightly more memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI-83+ id go for... i believe the 84 is allowed on exams and stuff...but most teachers teach with the 83+...wat u need hella memory for nyway? games? :lol: The 84+ is exactly the same as the 83+, except it has a niftier case, and I think slightly more memory. oh ok...cause i know certain ones are not allowed on AP exams and the SAT since they do everything for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI-83+ id go for... i believe the 84 is allowed on exams and stuff...but most teachers teach with the 83+...wat u need hella memory for nyway? games? :lol: The 84+ is exactly the same as the 83+, except it has a niftier case, and I think slightly more memory. oh ok...cause i know certain ones are not allowed on AP exams and the SAT since they do everything for you 84 Plus SE for me =d I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer806 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 the TI 83+ silver edition is the same as the 84+, just it has more memory and comes with more apps. I find that most all calc games are pointless or they don't last near long enough, unless you get one of those color clacs like the TI 94 or somthing thats like a figgin mini computer. anyway, i would just go with the TI 84+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDJ Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 pretty sure the regulations on all CollegeBoard test are: Calculators NOT permitted: * pocket organizer * hand-held or laptop computer * electronic writing pad or pen input device * calculator with a QWERTY (typewriter-like) keypad * calculator with paper tape * calculator that makes noises or "talks" * calculator that requires an outlet which I think pretty much means all TI graphic calcs are permitted for highschool, most teachers are going to expect you to have a ti-83+ or the equivalent (ti-83+ silver, ti-84+ and ti-84+ silver are all basicly the same calc lol) i personally own a ti-83+ and a ti-84+ SE, i use both of them on a regular basis... i had to buy the 83 freshman year... and I write alot of advanced calculator programs, which run about 3-4 times as fast on my 84 as they do on the 83 (which is why i bought the 84 last yeaR)... thats the major difference between the two (aswell as alot of included geometry-related apps which so far i have found useless) of course, the memory on the calc progressives as you move up the list... so thats also nice the ti86/ti89 aren't standardly used in most highschool programs, although a friend of mine had a ti89 and i remember it basicly did everything for you.. he used to check his answers, but he couldnt really use it to do the problems because he was required to show work [02] -RuneScript- *** [ END ]: You gained 444,384 prayer exp in 5secs. That's 319,956,480 exp/h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterxman Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 TI83+ is very good, you can use it for any Calculus class. Most schools and colleges will let you use it for sure so I highly recommend it, anything higher such as TI85 just may not be allowed and not worth letting sit around. Pixel sigs by me.Pixel Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 pretty sure the regulations on all CollegeBoard test are: Calculators NOT permitted: * pocket organizer * hand-held or laptop computer * electronic writing pad or pen input device * calculator with a QWERTY (typewriter-like) keypad * calculator with paper tape * calculator that makes noises or "talks" * calculator that requires an outlet There were some additional restrictions on the ACT tests calculators with built-in computer algebra systemsÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢â∠I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapical Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Use a Casio. There cheaper and do twice as much. Example, the common TI 30 is used by nearly every school grades 6-10. Its like 10-15 bucks: It does the basics, you know add, square, sine, etc Here is Casio's version, Not only can it just as much as the TI, but in addition it can do a plethora of Calculus funcions. You can type in "4x + 827.9 + 7x = 100x" and it will tell you what X equals, it can also solve 2 equations with 2 varibles, or 3 equantions with 3 variables, it can solve those pesky X squred or cubed equations (you'll never have to use the quadratic formula again), it even solves derivites and intragals no matter how complex they are. If I had a TI-30 in calculus I would have gotten a C or low B; but I had this puppy and used it on 90% of the final. I got a 94% in the class. Cost: $11 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 If you haven't noticed from the calculators I was choosing from ... I need a graphing calculator, and from what bestbuy.com says, there is one casio graphing calculator... it's touchscreen Meh, too fancy to be useful IMO, I can see lots of ways that could go bad (but yeah, I'll be getting that number you mentioned too) I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 Use a Casio. There cheaper and do twice as much. So far I've decided to get the FX115MS (The one in the picture :P) and a TI89 for hopes of it lasting me through a majority of college (If any classes won't let me use itI guess I'll shell out the 40-50 for a casio graphing calc =\) I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 My parents got me a TI-84 non silver one. It's pretty ok but haven't used it a lot yet. Anyone recommend me games? :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpxbizkid Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 My parents got me a TI-84 non silver one. It's pretty ok but haven't used it a lot yet. Anyone recommend me games? check the TI site (ti.com) or http://www.ticalc.org/pub/83plus/basic/games/. ive got a ti84+ that i use for uni, during highschool i had a ti83. apparently ti84+ is 2.5 times faster than ti83 at processing, which is a bit of an advantage for games (running games that work on 84+ or higher...which is none that i can think of :? ). when i was in highschool all silver editions were banned from exams, got no idea why though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Not only can it just as much as the TI, but in addition it can do a plethora of Calculus funcions. You can type in "4x + 827.9 + 7x = 100x" and it will tell you what X equals, it can also solve 2 equations with 2 varibles, or 3 equantions with 3 variables, it can solve those pesky X squred or cubed equations (you'll never have to use the quadratic formula again), it even solves derivites and intragals no matter how complex they are. If I had a TI-30 in calculus I would have gotten a C or low B; but I had this puppy and used it on 90% of the final. I got a 94% in the class. :shock: I don't even think my Ti-83+ can do that. I bought it used, so it didn't come with a manual. Is there a way it can solve equations for variables, and how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezcake Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Not only can it just as much as the TI, but in addition it can do a plethora of Calculus funcions. You can type in "4x + 827.9 + 7x = 100x" and it will tell you what X equals, it can also solve 2 equations with 2 varibles, or 3 equantions with 3 variables, it can solve those pesky X squred or cubed equations (you'll never have to use the quadratic formula again), it even solves derivites and intragals no matter how complex they are. If I had a TI-30 in calculus I would have gotten a C or low B; but I had this puppy and used it on 90% of the final. I got a 94% in the class. :shock: I don't even think my Ti-83+ can do that. I bought it used, so it didn't come with a manual. Is there a way it can solve equations for variables, and how? I don't think you can. ==================================Retired tip.it moderator.Teaching and inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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