Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator
For students in math and sciences, or for anyone new to graphing calculators, Texas Instruments has created the TI-83 Plus–a powerful, problem-solving tool with features for storing, graphing, and analyzing up to 10 functions. Plus, it displays graphs and evaluates tables on a split screen, allowing you to trace the graph and scroll through table values simultaneously. The clear, readable display exhibits 12 characters and eight lines, in 64 x 96 pixels on an LCD screen. The TI-83 Plus has a pragmatic key layout and an easy-to-use graphing interface, with a simple programming language for creating conversion programs. The TI-83 Plus stores and analyzes up to 10 matrices combined with data storage in lists containing up to 999 elements per list. You can also solve equations interactively for different variables. With the TI-83 Plus, you can view an equation, its graph, and the coordinates all at one time. Jump from point to point by entering a number. Several useful (more…)
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Great Calculator
Product was in excellent condition, works wonderfully, seller shipped very quick…with in days. Received it within a business week! Very pleased!
If you are a high school student, then this calculator is for you. It has everything you need, for algebra, precalculus, and calculus. The good thing about the 83+ is that it is upgradable, so the need for a new calculator doesn’t arise, every few years. Purchasing a graph-link can add on a TREMENDOUS amount of programs to use for Physics, Geometry, and even 3D-Graphs, (previously only on the ti-89 and up). If you are in High School, do NOT get the ti-92 or ti-89, because they will probably be banned from standardized tests, and high math classes, so ask your math teacher, because they are too hard to use and understand. Also, these 2 calculators are aimed for more college-level students, so if you are in college, try the ti-89. But in every case, a ti-83+ is ideal!
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Thanks for a great deal!
The calculator was everything I was promised. New, carefully packed, and affordable. As a teacher, replacing equipment stolen while in my possession, I was thrilled to get such…
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My new calculator
I’m very happy with the calculator that I bought. I received it very promptly. I don’t have any complaints.
Texas Instruments produces some of the most popular and well known graphing calculators in the industry. The TI-83 plus can do most any math problem found in Algebra I, Geometry, and even some Algebra II/Trigonometry. The wide screen allows for graphing equations and multi-line functions.
The graphing capabilities of the TI-83+ are a superb choice for Algebra I classes. The ability to automatically find intersections and a variety of other important components of a graph are only key presses away.
The calculator has a powerful matrix editor allowing for easy multiplication, addition, and subtraction of matrices. Division of matrices is not possible. The list editor allows for statistical analysis of data both numerically and graphically. Graphically, the 83+ can plot data in several different formats.
Anyone who is familiar with the BASIC computer language can program the TI-83+ with ease. The calculator supports the use of almost every function through a program. Programs can be typed directly into the calculator, or on a computer. The TI-83+ also supports a special form of programs called Flash Applications. Flash Applications are generally quite complex, and are written in a special language on the computer.
The manual included with the calculator is superb. It goes into detail on every single option the calculator supports. Every section includes a Quick Start tutorial that provides an practical example covering many of the chapter’s topics. Learning to program in TI-BASIC, the programming language of the calculator is possible through reading the entire manual and following the examples.
The TI Graph Link cable is the interface between a computer (PC or Mac) and any TI Calculator with a link port. It comes in several variations depending on what kind of computer it will be hooked to. The cable is not included with the calculator, but can be purchased as an option. The TI-83+ Silver Edition includes a Black Link cable for Windows PCs.
When the TI-83+ is outgrown, upgrading the TI-89 will require little work for anyone who has gained experience with TI’s entry level graphing calculator. The TI-89 has the capability to do Calculus and 3-Dimensional graphs primarily.
Overall, the 83+ is an excellent choice for anyone taking an Algebra course or any math class above that. The calculator does basic arithmetic, graphic, statistics, matrices, and a variety of other mathematical operations.
If you are thinking of using this calculator for Algebra, Geometry, basically any straight math, especially Calculus, DON’T. That is not to say it won’t work, just that there are better things out there, namely the TI-89. The 89 is somewhat more expensive, but, in my opinion and experience, it is far superior for these applications. A few reasons: easier to get the results from previous entries, support for derivitives and integrals, and the higher resolution looks better and lets you put more on the screen at one time, as well as allowing more symbols. However, if you are planning on using the calculator for Statistics, get the 83, because, for some unknown reason, the TI engineers declined to put ANY suppport for stats on the 89, but the 83 is great at it. I have owned TI calculators for many years, and I have never experienced any quality or production problems with them and have never had any of them break except when treated REALLY badly, such as having very heavy, blunt objects dropped on the screen, and I do tend to use mine pretty hard.
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cheap and acceptable
it not the best quality but it’s still usable. If you’re that broke for a “very good” graphic calculator then get it.
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works. no batteries/booklet though
great calculator. does everything promised. packaged perfectly. came BEFORE expected. ONLY problems: no mention of lacking batteries, which was NOT much of a problem (4 AA); and…
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2 stars for easy of operation…
…but 0 stars for reliability. After 2 years of use, my son’s TI-83 Plus is kaput. He cannot see the print on the screen (and, yes, we tried all the “2nd/up” contrast settings,…
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Excellent
Brand New and still going strong. Now my daught is sailing.
Thx.
Debbie
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Fantastic Device!
An excellent choice for those needing a serious calculator, those with high school children requiring the same or collegiate level calculations!! Wonderful device!
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TI 83
Ti 83 is a very useful machine. It has extended capabilities, and the manufacturer is very supportive to the customers so that they can get the most out of the product.
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Happy with the product, not happy with the sellers return policy or lack of communication
The communicaciation with this seller was VERY non exsistant. Even tho I was needing to return this product, she failed to return 2-3 e-mails.
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