Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphic Calculator

This device has a rather steep learning curve.
I recommend that you purchase the device for school about a week in advance to read the manual and get acquainted with the features of this excellent calculator.

I used this device for a college-level Statistics and Probability class. The performance was flawless, including the link between the calculator and the PC. Again, debug this USB connection before class starts so that you can "hit the ground running" once class starts. The software installer is fairly straightforward, but downloading software updates from the TI website can be a bit confusing. Be sure to RTFM (Read The Freakin' Manual).

The website installer automatically places a copy of the periodic table in your calculator for use in Chem class.

I highly recommend this device over the older and slower TI-83 models.

I've had this calculator for over a year now and it has never failed me. Texas Instruments does a great job with all of their calculators. The TI-84 is personalizable as well with optional faceplates. My son is using it for his high school classes right now. It has much more memory space than the previous calculators and can become an organizer as well. It is also great for that interminable study hall with its many games it can hold. I think it is a necessity for at-home or at-school use, especially at home. Unless you want your child to struggle quite a bit while solving linear equations when the calculator can do it for him or her quicker or just to check their answers, I recommend buying this for you or your child. You never know what it can be used for and can be upgraded. It will definitely come in handy.

This calculator is identical to the TI-84 Plus except that this "Silver" model has additional memory. It has the same functions as the TI-84 Plus. This model is excellent for all math up to and including all high school math, plus some college calculus. For most people, this calculator will suffice through college. Only more advanced engineers, scientists and financial experts would need something more.

In addition, this calculator is approved for use on most aptitude tests including SAT and AP mathematics.

I tutor high school mathematics, algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus and, while the TI-83 is adequate for anyone, I recommend that, if you can afford it, spend a few extra dollars and get the TI-84 Plus Silver.

Consult with the TI web site ( http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductSingle/graphing_course_comparision.html ) to see which of the "high school" calculators (TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver, TI-89 Titanium, TI-Nspire) is right for your child's education level and your budget. For all high schoolers, I recommend the TI-83 Plus as a minimum.

LOVE this calculator - it has all of the features and similar functionality to the earlier models (TI-81, 82, 83) so anyone familiar with those will have no problem using this model, but it has tons more power, the silver edition in particular. Lots of memory and processing power. You can download everything from day planner/organizer programs to math tutorials to games, just hook it up to your computer using a USB cable (widely available, if not included in your purchase already). For the fashion-conscious, you can change out the faceplate and cover to suit your style, much like some cell phones. So far I haven't come across anything I consider to be a drawback, other than price; they can be quite expensive. Consider buying a used one at the end of a college semester when students are selling them off.

As an algebra teacher, I have long recommended that my students pick up their own graphing calculators, and the TI series is excellent for high school and beyond. It's a bit more than your average middle school student needs, but this model is one that should hold up into college, for most students. (not sure it'd get you through an advanced engineering program...)

Overall, the 84+ silver edition is a great tool and gets high marks from me!

This calculator is great! I recently returned to college and used it for College Algebra and Statistics classes. The most popular programs are already loaded and those that are not can easily be downloaded. The USB cable is a must to reach this calculator's full potential. I am extremely happy with my purchase and plan on using this item for years to come.

The thing I liked most about this item was the money that I paid for it. The thing I like the least about this item is the person who took my money and never sent the calculator that I paid for. It was the birthday present my daughter wanted most and never got.

I teach mathematics and physics in high school and these calculators are the undisputed standard for graphing calculators. I purchased a set of 9 calculators so that I can use them with my students. They are reliable, easy to use, and the customer support from TI is excellent.

THE AD FOR THIS PRODUCT SAYS:
"PLEASE NOTE: If an accessory or any other item is NOT pictured and/or specifically described in the above listing then it is probably NOT INCLUDED with this auction"....
That makes sense right? .... SO one would presume that if the same Ad say's .." ( Cable included)".... ....IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED... right?...right? why because using logic... if it's not shown or listed it's not included and if it is shown or listed it is included.....!
BEWARE !... This is not the case with buying this product . The product is being falsely advertised. I bought this product because the Ad specifically said: "(cable included) that can be used to share files with other calculators or to connect to PCs or optional presentation tools. Cables required to connect the item to a another calculator or computer. "
So I bought the product thinking it comes with the appropriate cables needed as described in a whole a paragraph identified in the Ad..
The ad also say's "The seller, assumes full responsibility for the content of this listing and the item offered." I would feel better about buying this product if this was actually accurate!
Ebay was blamed for providing the wrong information about the product and special cable in the Ad. Although I was offered a return I decided not to return the product and to just buy the special cable myself. I did this mainly because along with the false product description (in terms of the inclusions) the ad also said :"If an Agreement has been made for you to return the item, You the BUYER will be Responsible for all return Shipping." Soooo ultimately it would have cost me more to repackage, and return ship the darn thing (which I wanted to keep anyways) than to go out and buy my own special cables. THIS feels like a product SCAM! .... a way of hooking you in to purchase a product, then not supply you with a required piece forcing you to have to spend more to get what you need. Although the product package is misrepresented, the calculator alone works well and is a good product.
BUT having to go out and spend more time and money buy the missing cable takes away from the overall products value as advertised. Saying a special cable is included and then not supplying the extra value of the cable. (which retail can cost anywhere from$ 10-$25 plus the drive & Gas!) ....makes buying this product package feel like I GOT RIPPED OFF by a SALES SCAM and FALSE REPRESENTATION in the product Ad. The overall experience with buying this product is very negative, because I was lied to about what was included thus giving the product a different value to benefit ratio than what I was led to believe. Beware of buying.

the item itself was good, but the communication was poor.
I don't think the delivery was too late, but I couldn't assume its arrival because I did not receive any mail from the seller.

I purchased this calculator for my daughter in 9th grade. Last year I also purchased one for my son as these are required once they enter High School. The one I bought on Ebay for my son was brand new in the package. This one however was sold as USED but it was GOOD as NEW and I saved quite a bit of CASH buying from Ebay rather than a local store.

The seller was proffesional and shipped the item very quickly.

I am a seller on Ebay and I always look here first when wanting to make a purchase.

My daughter was required to get a TI-84 for school. I checked out the store prices and found them to be $130. I discovered the the TI-84 Plus Silver was basicly the same price, but did much more. I was about to get a brand new one on E-bay for $92 (including shipping) and a used one, for a friend for $75 (including shipping). They are very nice calculators and if your school requires one, ebay is the way to go.

I bought this for my son to prepare for the SAT. Borrowed it once and can't let go. I just have to get another. Fantastic.....

This product was gently used as described during the selling process. Seller was very descriptive in his conveying of the product. Seller was very current in the shipping of this product and kept me informed of the status. Good Seller.

This machine does everything but the dishes. Can't do advanced math without it! Pretty durable too, gets crunched up in the bottom of you backpack and still keeps on tickin'.

thanks for the speedy delievery and service. could not realize that such an item i could find. due to the nature of school and work i come to depend on ebay to help me out. i thank you again for having a such item for me to have for work and school and that in the future i get items that i really need from such a service and dependabilty. thanks for everything

This calculator is the model that our high school demands the kids have. Everyone has a grey one so I bought one that was a different color. Buying it from this company won't happen again. They were OK, but they gave my info to somebody who kept emailing me trying to get me to buy an extended warrenty. I won't do business again with them. Perry

I love that it was NIP and orange. I decided to buy this one because the seller had a great rating and it was the best price for a TI-84 Silver NIP with free (fast) shipping.

I bought it for a gift so I can't really say. It seemed like a nice product with lots of features.It had everything needed to use including batteries

Item was as promised. Fast shipping. Great experience. The price was good. I saw some used items that were same price or higher.

excellent; brand new out of the package.
versatile programming, easy to use.
expensive but cheaper then store.
shipped timely.

this is very good all around calculator- easy to use and learn on. You can upgrade the apps on it very easily. I like it alot. I bought it to use in my math at college. I actually like it better than the TI-89 I have. If you want a good multiple use calculator, this is the one you should consider buying.

This calculator is A BEAST, some people may refrain form buying it because it's not as cheap as a $5 calculator, but read what I'm gonna type, EVERY CENT you spend on this calculator is worth it. Reading the manual is a MUST in order to understand it but this is useful for any class where you need a calculator from simple math to physics and calculus.

We needed a calculator for my son's math class. We found this one for the right price and bidded on it. When it arrived we were very happy and my son uses it everyday.