Which of these calculators do you think would be best for me during my junior year? I need a graphing calculator for Trig/ Pre - Calculus, and it needs to be able to do all the things a basic scientific calculator would do, for Physics.

 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007647%20600000118&IsNodeId=1&name=Graphing%20Calculator

(This should be sorted by lowest price, I'm trying to save =P)

 

I'm thinking this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16844104009

 

but I don't want to end up with a piece of junk, if I'd be better off getting something from T.I.

 

Thanks a ton!

Honestly when teachers usually give you instructions to how to put things into your calculator, they're using TI 84's. I would just get the standard one, look for it on sale at target or walmart right now.

These are the norm at my school, they're kind of pricey but they're good quality. I haven't ever even used any other graphing calculators, but this one pretty much does everything you'll need.

Our school uses TI 83s and TI84s, I personally think they're very easy to use and is a good investment for 100 something dollars for your high school years.

The above TI-84s are the standard for my college aswell, however I own a TI-89 Titanium.

 

Unfortunately, due to it's inherit godliness (being able to differentiate/integrate and other calculus goodness for you), it isn't allowed in most Calculus classes. If you're planning to take a Calc class (pre-calc doesn't count) later on, you may want to consider that.

 

Also, don't get a calculator with a QWERTY-type keyboard - CollegeBoard and other testing organizations don't allow it as it practically encourages the student to store notes in their calculator.

 

 

(If this info on the TI-89 isn't the case with other TIFer's education experiences, let the OP know.)

I use a TI 84+ and its awesome :) Faster and more memory than the 84 but it costs a lil more.

The TI-83/84 is standard issue for most math until you get to higher levels where the TI-89 takes over - but that's quite a bit beyond precalc. If you want a very powerful calculator that requires little thinking look for a TI Nspire CAS calculator; CAS stands for computer algebra system and it allows you to put full equations into the calculator for it to solve.

 

 

To sum up, TI-84 or Nspire for your needs. I can honestly say that I have never seen anyone use anything other then a Texas instruments graphing calculator.

Ok, thanks for the help. Looks like I'll op for the standard and known, rather than leap with something foreign. Thanks a lot!

I also ordered a TI-84+ for school, great to hear they're good :)