Texas TI-30 Xa Solar

Pros: Costs next to nothing, does all your basic functions

Cons: Doesn't graph, but what do you expect?

Review: First of all, let me start by telling you what this calculator won't do. It won't graph functions or equations for you, nor will it solve complex, multidimensional matrices. It won't calculate complex or two-variable statistics or probabilities...

Pros: Inexpensive, durable, easy to use

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: I recommend the TI 30Xa for its combined strengths in durability, ease of use, and affordability!

Review: I purchased this calculator as it was required for two of my high school classes, pre-calculus and physics. I was surprised at the affordability of the calculator.

This particular calculator is very easy to use. I would speculate that even...

Pros: Easy to use, intuitive keyboard, sturdy and virtually unbreakable.

Cons: Very poor design of memory functions.

Review: As an initial warning, I must state that I have been using an TI-30 for the last eleven years, and I love it. This opinion may be a bit biased in favor of the TI-30.

Overview: The TI-30 is a basic scientific calculator, offering some...

Pros: Large buttons that are easy to press and see.

Cons: On a standard slanted desk, calculator will wobble while pressing buttons

The Bottom Line: It can do anything you'll ever really need in life. For $12, if you break it, you can still replace it without breaking the bank.

Review: Introduction

Let me start by saying that I have been using this calculator for about 2 years and I think it's great! It has never failed me.

Pros

The buttons are large and the print on them is, too. It has a...

Pros: cheap, reliable, many functions

Cons: None whatsoever

Review: I purchased this calculator when my geometry teacher asked for a scientific calculator three years ago. At first I was a little put off by the number of functions this calculator had, and was confused at first by certain functions. For example, the...

Pros: Definitely Easy for Most

Cons: Lots of Buttons Aren't Easy for Beginners

Review: I bought this calculator because it was required in one of my daughter's classes. I tried it out and found it easy to use and easy to read and understand. I was thankful that I didn't have to sit there and punch at it for hours to try to understand...

Pros: Very Durable, Affordable, Easy to read display screen, easy to press keys,

Cons: Might be expensive at Gift shops ect. Recommend buying at Kmart, Target, Staples, OfficeMax ect.

The Bottom Line: NA

Review: Copyright Kristen Gilliam Ok, I have to say the TI-30Xa solar Texas Instruments calculator is by far the most useful calculator I’ve ever used. It is ideal for Algebra students entering high school. I have been using mine for over 3 years and ...

Pros: Never needs batteries, small

Cons: easy to lose

Review: It has gotten late and i decided to write an epinion on something but couldn't figure out what to write on, so i decided to write on the trusty calculator sitting next to my computer. I have owned this calculator for well over a year, and have used...

Pros: Handy, easy, cheap

Cons: none

Review: At the beginning of a new school year.. I found myself in dire need of a reliable calculator. Through fate I found the TI 30Xa. What luck! During the passing days I have found this little stress-saver to be quite a joy, with its many useful buttons and...

Pros: Logically laid out keyboard, includes all basic functions, inexpensive

Cons: Limited functions

The Bottom Line: If all you need are basic functions, this is more than enough for you.

Review: The TI-30X is the standard calculator used in most science classes at the University of Ottawa, where I am a student. Even though students in my engineering classes mostly use TI-86 and TI-89 models, I have used the TI-30X in some instances where...