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TI-84 Plus Released

Posted by Hemos on from the calculate-the-heck-out-of-it dept.

clear issue writes "The TI-84 Plus has now been shipped, and is avalible through a few distributors. (Try froogle) Besides the new stylish interface, when compared to the 83+, the 84+ has a number of technical advancements including a 2.5 times faster processor speed. To see how this new device compares to your current calculator, check out ti's comparison pdf chart. TI has even dedicated an entire web site for the promotion of the 84 Plus."

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  1. Re:Backwards development? by LBArrettAnderson · · Score: 5, Informative

    Not at all. The different calculators are aimed at different groups and for different purposes.

    The 92/+/v200 are aimed at engineers and other professions/things to do while the 83/+/84/+ are aimed at highschool students (mainly).

  2. Re:Backwards development? by donnyspi · · Score: 4, Informative

    The TI-92 isn't allowed on SATs and some other tests because of the QWERTY keyboard. This one probably would be allowed by standardized tests and by teachers in school, so it's good that they're working to improve the TI-8x type calcs.

  3. Re:How long? by Hal-9001 · · Score: 4, Informative
    Along with the TI-86, 92, and 95. I remember when the TI-92 was the "Amazing Calculator" only the rich kids could afford. Kind of weird they continue with the TI-8x line but not the 9x.
    Probably because the TI-92 is banned from just about every standardized exam, while the TI-89, which has equivalent functionality in a different form factor, is not.
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  4. Re:calculators are dead by Hal-9001 · · Score: 5, Informative
    Too bad HP can't see it.
    If you're gonna cut-and-paste a comment from another story, you could at least change the "HP" to "TI" to make it relevant... :-p
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  5. Re:The 89 is banned as well dude... by afidel · · Score: 5, Informative

    Bullshit, from the collegeboard website:

    Calculator Policy You may use almost any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator on the SAT I and Math Level IC, and Math Level IIC Subject Tests. You are not permitted to use:

    * Hand-held minicomputers or laptop computers
    * Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices
    * Pocket organizers (PDAs)
    * Calculators with QWERTY (typewriter-like) keypads
    * Calculators with paper tape
    * Calculators that "talk" or make unusual noises
    * Calculators that require an electrical outlet

    The bolded entry is why the Ti92 is banned and the Ti89 is not.

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