<p>I used to have a TI-89 but lost it a few months back. I don't need one now because my math class doesn't require (or allow) calculators. Instead of buying another 89, I figured I should get the calculator I will need in college.</p>
<p>I am planning on majoring in math and probably taking some more physics, etc.</p>
<p>Money doesn't matter (assuming this one will last me all of college).</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I scientific calculator has gotten me through 95% of my college engineering classes. It's rare a professor lets us use a graphing calculator. I'd wait to make another big calculator purchase until you have a class who will let you use one. You usually have at least a week notice before anything is due or you have a test.</p>
<p>Graphing calculators are not allowed in any course at my college and most math classes don't use calculators at all (except for statistics I think).</p>
<p>Some courses work with special software (e.g. Mathematica) to do things you might do with a graphing calculator in high school.</p>
<p>I agree... best to check with the dept and see what they suggest.
just a note, though, you can get calculators at much better prices if you use ebay...don't pay retail! a TI-86 would run you around $40...and, honestly, as others have told you, you probably don't even really need that much calculator...</p>
<p>My trusty TI-30X IIS has gotten me through everything. It is the pretty much the awesomest basic scientific calculator you'll ever need. Unless you absolutely need a graphing calculator, I recommend this one. Plus they only run about $13-$15. :)</p>