<p>Does anyone know what type of calculator you can expect to use in college? I will probably take some calculus classes and am considering a minor in math (i have no idea which area, though.)</p>
<p>Will my trusty TI 83 from AP Calc still be suitable? Or is a (costly!) upgrade in the future?</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
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<li>I mean TI 83 Plus, if that makes a difference</li>
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<p>My TI89 really comes in handy for Calc 2</p>
<p>Don’t get a new calculator now. First, the TI-83+ is probably going to be fine, and second, a lot of upper level math classes either won’t allow calculator use or won’t need it. Basically, you reach the point where after you have the features of a basic graphing calculator, that’s all that’s useful.</p>
<p>thanks guys :)</p>
<p>TI-89 is FAR better than the TI-83+. The 89 can do derivatives, integrals & can expand/factor, solve for x etc.. many very useful features not in the 83. And, there is no point in buying the “titanium edition” or anything.</p>
<p>Many calc classes don’t allow calculators on exams 
however, they still come in incredibly useful when double checking answers on homework. So, in the end you might not think it’s worth it to upgrade to the 89.</p>
<p>If you’re going into a major or minor in math or engineering, a TI-89 might be useful for the extra features.</p>
<p>I’m in Combinatorics and Algebra now (so I’ve taken Calc III and Linear Algebra already), and I’m one of the few who don’t have a TI-89. I still haven’t needed it, but there have been points when the extra features would have been nice.</p>
<p>Edit: If it’s just for homework, there are some websites online that can do most of what Pearlinthemist listed above.</p>
<p>I’m going into my senior year…finance major…I’m always using both my TI 83 plus and TI BA II plus</p>
<p>The TI-89 is amazing. I don’t even like math, but I got one for Calc in high school and it will change your life. I would agree that you should wait until you get into your classes, though. You may find out that there’s something even better out there.</p>
<p>I haven’t needed a calculator yet. I’d say wait, and see if if you need one/which once you get on campus.</p>
<p>I actually found the TI-89 (borrowed from my roommate) much more helpful for physics than I did for the calculus course I took at the same time.</p>