Is the TI 84 all that it is cracked up to be?
In one word; yes.
In a technological age, we are continually amazed at the creations that are seemingly released every day. Calculators are not exempt from this trend. The TI-84 Plus is a culmination of advances designed for students and others. Let’s take a look at a few of the reasons why it is the best selling graphing calculator in the world.
First, this calculator can help students in a variety of classes including algebra, geometry, finance, calculus and the dreaded statistics. Indeed you can calculate real numbers as well as complex numbers precisely up to 14 digits.
Secondly, similar to a phone, you can download many applications onto the TI 84. Apps that are conducive to the aforementioned classes’ area obviously available but that is not the most popular downloads. As you may have guessed, games are by far the most popular application for users. This may not bode well for student grades however. In addition, there is a note taking feature that can be used with an external keyboard. No more paper and pen or laptops needed!
Thirdly, I the ease of connectivity makes this a must have. This device has built in USB and IO ports enabling you to hook up to a computer and/or a printer to get a hard copy of your work. Incredibly, you can also connect to a projector or television to allow for presentations or easier visibility for groups of people. Also, this calculator can be connected to other TI-84 Plus series devices allowing you to share your data with other individuals. This can be a very valuable asset to students allowing them to share notes etc.
Lastly, there are applications which are preloaded onto the calculator which go above and beyond the norm. Some of the applications include but are not limited to simulation, probability, graphing, and spreadsheet creation.
While the expense for a TI 84 may be higher than other models, there really is no comparison to functionality, ease of use, and amazing features that it possesses. If you are serious about purchasing a graphing calculator, then you should grab a TI-84 Plus immediately!
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