TI-84 Silver vs. TI-89 Titanium (most high performance machine)

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<p>If you have never used a graphing calculator before, and you want to use one for the SAT I, which is the hands down favorite? The TI-84 silver (to download the OS SAT programs), or the TI-89 titanium?</p>

<p>I had the creator of a math curriculum tell me that he preferred the TI-84 because it was much more user friendly. However, I have heard that once you have learned how to use the TI-89, it is a superior calculator for the SAT.</p>

<p>If you have a couple of weeks to learn the TI-89, so that its use becomes automatic, will that be a better machine in the long run? And yes, I know many will chime in about not needing a calculator for the SAT, but I don't really want to debate that now.</p>

<p>Is the TI-89 appropriate for a first time graphing calculator user? Or should they get experience on the TI-84 first?</p>

<p>My bottom line question is this: For pure "high performance" on the SAT which is the "hands-down winner?"
Thanks,
Ryan</p>

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<p>I have had my TI-89 Titanium since Algebra II. Although the teacher let me use the TI-89, I was able to do problems without showing work. </p>

<p>But, when I took AP Chemistry at the same time, the solver function on the TI-89 is awesome. </p>

<p>As for the SAT, since it only has up to Algebra II, the TI-89 will basically solve any algebra problems on the calculator if you know how it works.</p>

<p>The TI-89 is my first graphing calculator. I'm getting the TI-84 next because my Calc teacher won't let me use the TI-89 in class.</p>

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<p>i agree with said creator of math curriculum</p>

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<p>I'd actually suggest a scientific calculator for your SATs if you've never used a graphing one before. It might confuse you. And none of the algebra require a graphing calculator. So basically, if you need one to do the algebra, then it's easy to make a mistake and not catch it.</p>

<p>Better to use a calculator you're comfortable with.</p>