Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator
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Customer Review: Do Everything Calculator!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is definately an awesome calculator for any student. It has been a definate help for any math or science student. I am currently enrolled in an advanced chemistry class, and it is a god send. It has many different math modes and graphing modes. The screen is quite large with easy to view numbers. The graph itself is pretty uncomplicated in the way it is used. My favorite part so far, is that in the main menu, you have different math type options to choose from, and when you choose science mode, it calculates the answers in sig figs, with the powers of 10. You also have the ability to save information and download off of the net.
It is helpful with algebra and statistics, and while you are calculating, the screen holds all the information, so that you have all your previous questions and answeres in front of you. It even has the periodic table of elements!
This is a great calculator for college students, and, high school students also. I recommend the Silver Edition, as I have both, and it is much faster in its calculations, plus it come with the cord to download with. I have tried other scientific calculators, and this is by far the best. Make sure you read the instruction manual throughly to help you along, and whatever you do, do not throw the manual away!
Customer Review: Great for work or fun
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this calculator when I was in 10th grade and have used it every since. It's an invaluable tool for high school mathematics and even college math. It has many modes and options. It has sin, cos, tan, e, pi, and exponential functions. Its widespread availability makes it perfect for exchanging programs. I have used the wire that comes with it to exchange programs many times. There is also a fun factor in this calculator. Games are widely availabe and include classics like tetris and snake. There is an OS called Mirage that hosts games also.
The depreciation of price is slow for this calculator because demand is high. It is used for most Advanced Mathematics courses.
The portability of the TI-83 plus is a very nice plus. It's light weight and comes with a nice cover.
The TI-83 is a very durable and stable calculator. The batteries last for approximately 50 hours (4 triple A batteries). The resolution is decent for this calculator. The TI-83 plus automatically shuts off after being inactive for some time (about 2 minutes?).
The TI-83 is by far more popular than the TI-89 and 86. It is a great tool, it is versatile, and it's very powerful. It's a computer that is a great value.
Customer Review: Great Calculator
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this calculator, and have used it since the 7th grade. I am now a freshman in highschool, and it is required for my Algebra II class - REQUIRED! - In addition to what other people have said, it is extremely easy to create your own programs right on the calculator even in class. Don't feel intimidated by this, because you certainly do not have to have any - ANY - prior programming experience. You will never need create a program on the calculator. The main reson that I write programs is that it is possible to easily expedite the process of using formulas - (i.e. repetitive homework) - On the downside, I currently do not have calculator because of my lack of carefulness with the LCD. I have broken two calculators so far (both ti83p). Another great thing about this calculator is the fact that it is widely used. This provides many commercial products, as well as hardcore programmers writing great games and new operating systems. In the end. get this calculator - For yourself, or for a child - but make sure not to drop it on cement or let it slip under a chair leg. FINCustomer Review: Wow
Summary: 5 Stars
For $87? This thing is amazing! I remember way back when I was in Pre-Algebra, our school had one for each kid to practice on. If a whole shool district would buy thousands of these, then wouldn't it be worth buying for you? And, to make things ever better, I live in Loudoun County, VA...which was named the fastest growing county in the Country, so can you imagine how many TI-83 Calculators that is? I no longer own a regular 8-10 digit 4 function calculator. I've carried around this TI-83 for awhile now, and I'm glad! I remember back in school when I would come upon a more complicated problem and think: "Great, I can't convert this on a calculator" or "Darn, It's a multi-stepped problem!" Well, I haven't ONCE had a math problem, work or school, that I couldn't calculate/graph with ease. Most Graphing Calculators are much more expensive, but this does everything you need, and more! You won't be sorry, and trust me, being a native I would know: Everything is bigger, AND better in Texas!!!Customer Review: Long lasting calculator.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought TI83 calculator roughly 8 years ago and I am still using it. I have had no problems with calculator except the outward damages caused in the backpack. The battery lasts so much longer than TI82. I think I change the battery once in a year or so in spite of my frequent use. It graphs well and has lots of function. Sure I hear TI89 has so much cooler functions such as solving the integrals for you, but this calculator is quite decent for students. I don't think you need that kind of fancy calculator because with TI 83, you can solve math, physics, chemistry problems and may help you not being too dependent on calculator. Also why pay more? 83 is definitely helpful for students' budget rather than spending 160dollars plus tax. (Who agrees with me that the tuition in college is rising too high?)
Anyway, I am impressed with this calculator's long duration and I think I can use this at least 5 more years. I don't think my computers will last that long. :P