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08-01-2005, 10:15 AM
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#1 | | Senior Member
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| Graphing Calculator
I want to invest in a graphing calculator for my Pre-calc class next year and for the SAT's. What type of calculator is the best buy? I don't need something thats unecessary, I just want a solid, calculator that isn't obsolete. Thanks!
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08-01-2005, 03:07 PM
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TI-89 Titanium - The very best, the elite, => Excellent for pre-calc, Calc., AP Calc, SAT's, college, etc.
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08-01-2005, 03:45 PM
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i love my TI-83 Plus...it's older but it served all my precalc, calc needs perfectly. I feel that unless you're planning to go into advanced math in college, a TI-83 Plus should be just fine.
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08-01-2005, 05:01 PM
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89>j00
but you have to make sure it's allowed in pre-calc, etc. I know my school didn't let me use mine during it :-(.
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08-01-2005, 05:03 PM
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TI 83 Plus served me just fine all through high school (Algebra, Precalc, Calc) and for SATs and Math IIC. My school required us to buy it, but for the incoming students I think they have them on the TI 84.
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08-02-2005, 08:29 AM
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#6 | | Senior Member
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I'm torn whether to spend the extra 40 dollars to get a TI-89 tit. opposed to a ti-83+
BTW a bit off topic, but how long does it take to master the Ti Calculators?
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08-02-2005, 09:53 AM
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get an 89. i have a 83+ but am getting the titanium version of 89..
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08-02-2005, 10:03 AM
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Is the titanium version the same as the TI-89 Plus or is it different
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08-02-2005, 12:10 PM
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Um, there isn't a TI-89 Plus. It's just 89 and 89 Titanium.
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08-02-2005, 12:11 PM
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the 89 is only for people who want to play super mario on their calc's in math class rather than listen to the teacher
the 83+ is more than enough. i have one, have an almost perfect record in math, and i got a 5 on the BC. 89 is just a waste of money, and lots of teachers don't allow it.
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08-02-2005, 12:23 PM
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Ok thanks programmer1324 i dont know alot about calc's. Yeah i think I am going to stick with my 83+
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08-02-2005, 03:00 PM
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The 89 is NOT a waste of money - it's an extremely good investment - you will use for a variety of different classes, including pre-calc, Calculus AB & BC (and the corresponding AP Exams), the SATs (SAT I, as well as SAT II subject tests), and most importantly, college!! 
I must say that my TI-89 Titanium was the most valuable birthday present that I ever received because of its versatility and usefulness.
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08-02-2005, 05:19 PM
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I took BC Calc, got A 5/5 on the AP, and I used an 83+
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08-02-2005, 07:17 PM
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