<p>So far I've used the TI-30 and it's been great but this year I'm taking AP Stats and I need to have a graphing calc. What calc would be the best for this? I'm also taking Trig this year. I heard the TI-89 is great but some tests/people don't let you use it. I also heard about some new calculator coming out and I was wondering if I should wait for that.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I like my TI-84 Plus. I have the Silver Edition, but that doesn't make any difference. I don't see the point in buying anything higher than that until you feel you've gotten to such a high level of math and science that you need all the computer power you can get. I'm pretty sure you can't take the ACT with a TI-89, and it's VERY helpful to have a graphing calculator on the ACT.</p>
<p>If the new calculator is more powerful than the TI-89, teachers/professors probably won't let you use it. Get a TI-89 for the class. And then if you're planning on taking the ACT, borrow someone's TI-86.</p>
<p>steal one... jk TI-89 is simply awesome</p>
<p>YOu might find the stat functions easier to use on the 84 series, but if you think you will end up in calculus, then get the 89.</p>
<p>Yeah, I'll be taking AP Calc next year. I had signups for classes today and I had to either choose between Trig/Band or go straight to AP Calc/some crap elective. I decided to stick with Trig/Band because Band is my major EC.</p>
<p>I did fine in AP Calc AB with a TI-84 Plus Silver. Then again, I got a 4 on the exam...</p>
<p>I used a TI-84 plus (not silver) and it worked great for me on stats (5 on AP). You may find the TI-89 a bit harder to use but it's definitely easier for calculus.</p>
<p>TI-84 has a USB port so you can program on your computer - much more convenient than trying to use calculator menus.</p>
<p>TI-84 is the best for stats</p>
<p>Uh, why do you need a TI-89 for calc? Especially single vaiable calc. I was perfectly fine with a TI-84 for calc, and most of my friends used a TI-83 (everyone got a 5). Even for multivariable calc and linear algebra, which I will take next year a TI 84 is fine. What does the TI89 have that makes it so great?</p>
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<p>It does your homework. :)
If you have the extra cash for an 89, get it. It was so worth it.</p>
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<p>Quote:
Originally Posted by jackberm
What does the TI89 have that makes it so great?</p>
<p>It does your homework.
If you have the extra cash for an 89, get it. It was so worth it.</p>
<p>** def. i agree.. it does do my homework for me..:) to such a point, my 2nd year algebra and trig teacher banned me from using it on tests **</p>
<p>TI-83 plus, cheap and used by like everyone in my school</p>
<p>i personally use a TI-89 Titanium because i'll be taking calculus for 2 years in highschool, and the added functions are amazing.. slope fields..etc</p>
<p>get the new one dude the TI-NSPire.</p>
<p>ti are for kids, go HP.</p>
<p>any other opinions. should i wait for nspire?</p>
<p>Eh, you could but the extra money needed to buy that instead of a TI-89 or TI-83+ could be used for more important things.</p>
<p>calculators are worth the extra money, i mean who knows you might have it for the next 8 or so years of your life, if not just the 4 years of HS and what not. i say spurge.. or get your parents to do it</p>
<p>which one can i buy to use for colllege?</p>