<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>