<p>I was just wondering what you guys think is the best graphing calculator for the SAT/AP exams. There are obviously many options, but I was wondering what would be the best thing. Since I'm currently taking AP Calculus (AB), I need to get a graphing calculator. After doing some research, it appears that the best thing for my case is a TI-89 Titanium. Should I get it, or would something like a TI-83 or TI-84 be better? What do you guys think?</p>
<p>It should be noted that I'm also planning on using this calculator for college, so I want a calculator that will help me for basically the upcoming 5-6 years (I'm currently a senior).</p>
<p>Help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>The TI-89 is the best choice of the TI calculators in a raw sense. If you know certain programs it trivializes a lot of the SAT math problems. You can plug in an equation with variables and it will be solved with respect to the variables. No algebra required.</p>
<p>It also has more sophisticated graphing/geometry options.</p>
<p>That being said, use whatever you’re comfortable with.</p>
<p>Get the TI Nspire CAS (Computer Algebra System). MSRP: 160 USD. Kick-@$$.</p>
<p>I used it on my December 5 (SAT 1) and January 23 (SAT 2) tests.</p>
<p>Thanks for your input guys. Even after checking the TI Nspire, I still think that the 89 is better… What makes does make Nspire better, smit5292?</p>
<p>Also, can’t you like save sheets of formulas and stuff on an 89?</p>
<p>The Nspire basically does everything the 89 does. I don’t believe the TI-89 allows you to save “sheets”. That said, the Nspire is significantly harder to get used to and utilize proficiently than the alternative.</p>
<p>The only issue I found with the Nspire family is that you can’t easily transfer programs to it. The TI-89, on the other hands, can get programs, apps, and similar stuff easily transferred on it. Apparently you can also use a text editor software that can save any text and transfer it to the 89, which solves the formula problem… The Nspire looks more advanced, too, and even though I’m planning on using it for college, I think the 89 will be good enough.</p>