Texas TI-83 Plus

Pros: memory, durability, multiple functionality, games, and most of all: it's silver!

Cons: difficult to comprehend at first, slightly pricey

The Bottom Line: Although it takes some getting used to, the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is well worth the few extra dollars.

Review: I bought this calculator for the Calculus class I took in high school. I was constantly borrowing other peoples’ calculators to supplement my simply scientific one throughout my Algebra and Analysis classes, and finally decided to save up some money and ...

Pros: This is the god of all calculators.

Cons: Gods, though omniscient, are often difficult to understand.

The Bottom Line: Take care of your calculator, and your calculator will take care of you.

Review: The Rambling Circumlocutory Introduction
I have a confession to make. I do not like math. In fact, you might go so far as to say that I hate it. I hate math right down to its disgustingly numerical innards. I harbor an extreme dislike...

Pros: Games, Programs, Equation Solver

Cons: None

Review: All my life, I was required to use a regular calculator that was only $5. Then I moved to Richboro, Pa and was required to use a TI-83. I went out to buy it and it was $100. I thought that was the most unreasonable price ever, so I bought it. As I...

Pros: Lots of customization, works great for science, math, etc., you don't really have a choice

Cons: Pricy, slow transfer rates and weak software, discontinued

The Bottom Line: Theres not much to compare it to, but the TI 83 Plus SE is an improvement on an already great calculater that adds more great additions.

Review: I've always felt that TI has a monopoly on the calculater industry. I mean every school recommends a TI 83 plus and that seems kind of fishy to me. But I have to give credit, the TI calcs do a pretty good job and they probably are the best around given ...

Pros: Loads of features, full alphabetic keyboard, can run programs.

Cons: Needs 4 AAA batteries, but they last a very long time.

The Bottom Line: Definitely a good calculator. Expensive, but well worth it with varied tools, functions and uses. Highly recommended if the features would be helpful to you.

Review: Product

The TI-83 plus is a graphing calculator made by Texas Instruments. Its price is under $100 and includes many features that are very useful to students.


Features

Just taking a look at the key...

Pros: Takes a licking and keeps on Ticking. Intuitive layout.

Cons: Makes math your friend ...

The Bottom Line: Dont get a bummer from math class - get a Ti-83 plus and foil your teachers' plans for world domination !

Review: Texas Instruments are the standard for graphing and advanced function calculators. What makes the TI-83 plus special :

1. Its not just a TI 83, but a TI 83 plus.
Obviously, some changes were made. So it must be better than its...

Pros: Only calculator to do Statistical Tests, as well as most other functions

Cons: Doesn't do symbolic integration and differentiation

The Bottom Line: If this is your first graphing calculator purchase, this is the BEST model to get. It is what is used in most schools.

Review: There are many graphing calculators to choose from - so which one do you pick? The TI calculators are the most commonly used. I have a Casio & the TI and the TI is much better. It is easier to follow and easier to use. You don't have to use a MENU...

Pros: A large majority of people use and understand this calculaor.

Cons: The company makes others so that you think you need the newest one.

The Bottom Line: Just buy it you won't regret getting it especially when you realize that you will be able to use it forever.

Review: I have just signed up for an applied calculus class and the first day the teacher told us what calculaor would work for us. With out doubt he first mentioned the Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphic Calculator as the one he would purchase or rent. I ...

Pros: lots of features

Cons: big price

Review: The Ti-83 is the standard calculator for most alegbra 2 or pre-calc. classes. This calculator is a must for high school students. Even if your classes don't require you to have one of these graphing calculator I personally recommend getting one. It is...

Pros: Powerful programming capabilities, logical control setup, very capable, popular in schools

Cons: Recently eclipsed by TI-83 Plus, not suited for more advanced classes

The Bottom Line: The premier example of why I've used nothing but TI for the last 10 years. And because they send me cherry smoothies every couple weeks.

Review: Four years have passed since I first purchased my TI-83, and I continue to use it today. The TI-86 I bought to replace it a year back now collects dust, a testament to the TI-83's capabilities.

Overview

The TI-83 has been the...