Graphing calculator?

[GrassDragon]

I'm in pre-calc/trig (Saxon if anyone knows the curriculum) and I've bumped into some problems that require a graphing calculator. What do you guys use for one? Is there one you can suggest? I definitely don't need the most expensive one (I'm not going for a PDA here), just enough to do what I'll need.

[FeralKhan]

I would recommend the Ti 83 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000JBO8/qid=1116861601/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/102-3410246-4124112?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846) for what you need. I had one and it worked fine for me.

I have not tried many of these (http://education.ti.com/uk/product/cdlt/cdlt.html#cas) out though they are most likely worth a look.

I hope I've helped.

[hammocksleeper]

Get the TI-83 (plus). THis is what all the instructions are written for that your teachers and professors will give you over the years. They have pretty much every feature you're going to need, all your friends will have games that are written for the TI-83. A lot of standardized tests, etc. won't let you have anything other than a TI-83. If you really want something else I recommend the TI-89, I think that one can implicitly differentiate, which is nice if you want to cheat on your homework but really not necessary.

[bluemicrobyte]

There is a power toy for windows XP that enhances the regular computer's calculator to be a graphing calculator -- good for when your at your desk and cant find your regular calculator.

[DragonPaladin]

I'm in pre-calc/trig (Saxon if anyone knows the curriculum) and I've bumped into some problems that require a graphing calculator. What do you guys use for one? Is there one you can suggest? I definitely don't need the most expensive one (I'm not going for a PDA here), just enough to do what I'll need.

Oh hell, you've come to the best person to ask. Graphin cal? Depends what you want.

The Standard

Ti-83+
-Nothing special really. Standard functions and uses. 150000k archive, 24k memory.

Ti-83+ Silver Edition
-More memory and processing power. 10 times if I'm right. Good for gaming.

Ti-84+
-Almost just like the same as the Ti-83+ except more memory.

Ti-84+ Silver Edition
-Better than the Ti-83+ Silver Edition

Ti-89
Hella expensive, but good as hell.

I'd stick with the 90$ Ti-83+. You could get it cheaper but...

I'm also a very good programmer on the calc. I can make simple RPGS, marquee, graph, random number generator, complex variable programming. If you want to dip into calc programming, (which is useful at times. I aced my statistic test by programming a program that did every equation for me), just ask me. I'd be happy to help. Hate to say this, but about two years ago, I was a fanatic with the calc. You wouldn't believe the stuff I made. Including a Starcraft RPG.

[Black.Ice]

I have a TI-92 which got shuffled down to me after my brother was done with college. It served me well throughout highschool and so far in college. However, it's overkill.

If you are planning on going into a math intensive field (engineering, etc.) I would strongly suggest a TI-89. It will last you for a long time. It is especially useful during Calculus, not to cheat on your homework, but to double check your work.

I'm fond of making idiotic mistakes, and it's always good to work through a problem and calculate it with your 89 to confirm that you've got the right answer.

[GrassDragon]

BMB: I'm a Mac guy.

And we ended up getting the TI 89 Titanium. Went for longevity, I'll be able to use this calc for as far as I can go in my math studies. Yeah, that was fast, but my parents had some coupon or something at Target, and it expired very soon.

[DragonPaladin]

Oh shit...he's got the good one. Well, can't help you with programming then. I deal with the Ti-83/84 series. Good luck. I hear someone managed to create Zelda on there. I'm not kidding. Just like the original gameboy version. If you want, I'll give you the site.

[WeekendLazyness]

I use a 86, despite the fact they don't sell them anymore. Besides, the 89 does more, and since you'll probably be in a calc class next year, you would want one of those. The 83 just doesn't do enough, in my opinion. You'll like the fact you have an advanced graphing calculator when it's time to solve long integrals.