The Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator, TI 84 Plus and the TI 84 Plus Silver Edition are among the top selling and most reputable calculator models on the market today. These upgrades of the TI-83 series were much anticipated and received with open arms upon their release.
These newer models are packed with up to 2.5 times more speed than the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, and possess up to nine times the memory. A general breakdown of each model and the differences between the two can be found below.
The Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator, TI-84 Plus
The TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is based on the extremely popular foundation of the TI-83, then built upon that foundation to offer increased performance through upgraded hardware capabilities as well as many new and useful features.
Some Notable Features
- Preloaded apps such as Vernier, Easy Data, StudyCards and many more
- Three times the memory of the TI-83 Plus model
- Twice the speed of the TI-83 Plus model
- USB capable for quick and easy data transfer between your TI-84 and your PC
- Compatible with TI presentation tools and other IT Hand Helds
Runs for about $70 - $150 depending on whether you purchase new or used
The Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator, TI 84 Silver Edition
As the TI-84 Plus model was, the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is largely based on the foundation of the TI-83. In fact, you might say the TI-84 Plus SE is a beefed up version of the TI-84 Plus, with changeable face plates, and a suite of 30 apps.
Notable Differences from TI-84 Plus
- Nine times the memory of the TI-83 Plus (stores up to 94 Apps)
- 2.5 times the speed of the TI-83 Plus
- Preloaded Periodic Table and Organizer software applications
- Accessories such as customizable color face plates
The TI 84 Silver Edition, comes preloaded many kinds of useful personal study tools and applications that are unique to the T-84 Models.
Some of these pre-loaded applications already pre-loaded include an Organizer Area, 100s of Formulas, a Cell Sheet, - and Study Cards. Also included are the official AP Biology review questions.
Applications and Programs
With its enhanced storage capability, thanks to nearly 2MB of RAM, the TI 84 Silver Edition Graphing Calculator has room for a plenty of applications and an endless amount of features.
Some of the pre-loaded features include:
- Base Conversions & Math Binary
- Parametric Equations
- Differential Equations
- Complex Numbers
- Interactive Zoom x 14
- Programming Steps/Storage
- Programming Subroutines
- Hypothesis Testing
- 2 Variable Statistics
Runs for about $85 - $230 depending on whether you purchase new or used
Well Worth The Cost
TI Calculators have become quite common in the classroom, especially when you get into a college mathematics course, in a lot of cases, specific TI models are required for these courses. However, you will also find many of these models in the professional workplace as well. From Machinists and Programmers calculating the radii of a certain dimension on a blue print, to Architect using a preloaded formula to figure out area calculations; this calculator has unmatched versatility!
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