@1337BananaL33TVostok The TI-Nspire is 320x240. TI-84 is 96x64. It's a night and day difference in terms of resolution, not to mention that if you get the TI-Nspire CX, it's in color.
Nspires are not that popular because they do too much and schools don't want kids doing everything on their calculators. good for everyone but students.
@emmjeystandsforwhat Find the product ID (settings, then status, then about), Create an account on education.ti.com. This allows you to register the product by entering the id.
After you fill out the required information, they will ship the 84+ keypad AT NO COST. NO SHIPPING, TAX, NO PAYMENT.
How would the Nspire do with trigonometry? Just curious cause next qtr i start that and i wasnt sure if i should by a TI 84 cause everyone else has one and I like the Nspire ... dont want to waste money... ?
Doesn't the TI Nspire have a built in Ti 84 emulator in it? even though it's an older model, will it run like the Nspire due to it's built in technology?
@XZSerenityZX To access the TI-84 emulator on a TI-Nspire, you must have a TI-84 keypad inserted into the TI-Nspire. They are phasing this feature out. It's not available on the new color TI-Nspire CX. If you follow the link in the description box, you can read more about the TI-Nspire CX and the changes with the emulator.
Does anyone know if you can use the TI-84 keypad on the CAS? It says on the TI website you can't but judging from this video it looks like you could. I already bought one, unknowing this, and need the 84 because my school teaches how to use the 84.
@EchozHazE Trust me, you can't. The keypads are slightly different in size. There's absolutely no way to fit the 84 keypad onto a CAS. Sorry your school forces you to use a TI-84. You can't even put the 84 keypad on the newer TI-Nspire CX.
@TechPoweredMath Alright thanks. Our school doesn't force us to use 84's, but they show everyone how to use it. I want to be able to learn how to do this stuff the new way, though, too. I also just learned that the CAS isn't usable on a lot of standardized tests. I'm pretty sure I can return it, so I will be getting the Nspire with touchpad. :)
@EchozHazE If you need an ACT legal calculator and want the 84 keypad, get the TI-Nspire Touchpad, non-CAS. You won't get the color of the TI-Nspire CX, but it'll do everything else the CX can do after you update the OS. I'd get it ASAP because it'll still take you a while to get your 84 keypad shipped. Happy shopping!
please respond! i need to know if all the ti's above the 83 can play 83 data. that may sound vague... sorry. here is an example question: can the ti nspire play an app or something for the 84? sorry if you dont understand.
@MrMangapwns It depends. Certain TI-Nspire models can change to a TI-84 keypad which would allow you to use TI-83 or TI-84 apps, but only when the Nspire is in "84 mode." You can see this special keypad in the video. The new color TI-Nspire CX does not have interchangeable keypad capabilities. Hope that helps.
The TI-Nspire was released in 2006 and isn't that much more expensive than the TI-83+ and I bought it in 2008 I think. The TI-Nspire wasn't on the website I was on, so I didn't know it existed. But the TI-84+ (silver edition) was on the website and I don't know why I didn't buy that one instead of the TI-83+. It's much better looking and is faster, which is pretty useful when drawing graphs and calculating. It also has a better design. The TI-83+ is way to old. xD The TI-Nspire CX is so cool!!!!
the school im going to doesnt allow a qwerty keyboard. so im either getting a ti 83, 84, 83 plus, 84 plus( or anything i'm missing in the 83 and 84 series). what have you experices shown to be the best?
@NeonNeutron Out of that group, definitely the TI-84 plus, preferably the silver edition. Avoid the TI-83 and TI-83+ like the plague. They didn't get the OS update last year so no mathprint. BTW, you said no QWERTY keyboard, so that doesn't rule out the new color TI-Nspire CX. It has a keyboard, but it's not QWERTY.
@patton446 Sort of, depending on what you mean. You can hook it up to your computer to transfer apps, screenshots, etc back and forth. You can't use a hard drive like additional memory, though.
Give me my rock-solid TI-89 Titanium any day! It got me through my calculus sequence with A's in each course. When I need advanced math capabilities and graphing, I just use Maple.
@carabidus No doubt about it, the TI-89 Titanium is great (one of my favorites), but it's not an option for everybody. Some teachers and professors don't allow CAS calculators and neither does the ACT.
Going back to highschool, now that i think about it and remember i think the Nspire CAS version is what my math teachers must have used to demonstrate problems as it was able to go through the computer and then show up on a screen so everyone can see. Perhaps the CAS version is more suited towards people teaching.
Now after hearing in the video that not all teachers allow/like you to use the Nspire CAS in class or on exams i'm sort of leaning towards the 84. The only reason i was considering the Nspire CAS was because i thought it MAY be handy to be able to upload things from it on to the computer but if that's going to be a problem with teachers and proffs(understandably) then i may just stick with the classic 84 that everyone is used to.
This video has been helpful but i still remain stumped as to which calculator to get. I used to have the TI 83 during high school but i seemed to of lost it. Now i'm going back to school and will need a graphing calculator again and debating between the TI 84 plus(is the silver edition even worth it?) or the TI Nspire. After seeing the video i think i was actually looking at in the store the TI Nspire CAS and not the regular one.
@meghanxx4 I really love the TI-Nspire. It's only gotten better since I made this video. There's a new release coming out later this month that upgrades the software to give it even more features including 3D graphing. There's also a color version out called the TI-Nspire CX. Check out my website, Tech Powered Math, to read more about the TI-Nspire CX. I'm getting a pre-release version to review soon, and I'll cover it on my site.
I got the TI-84. Sorry, I even plan to consider the TI-89 when I go to college, I don't want a mini-computer, I want a button-navigated calculator, and mind you, I'm quick around my TI-84, nspire would challenge me, no one I know uses nspire, we all use the TI-84, like you said in the vid. I personally like the navigation of these series of calculators and I hope texas instruments keep them around for a while longer so people like me who personally prefer the layout of the old TI-8xs can enjoy.
@KingMacintosh There's no one size fits all solution. Choice is good. For anyone who is interested, TI gave me a preview demo of Nspire OS 3.0 and the new color TI-Nspire CX. I've got an article up on Tech Powered Math about it. With the Nspire getting 3D graphing, differential equation support and more (not to mention a strong competitor in the Casio Prizm), I think the next few years will probably continue to see schools and students moving away from the TI-8x series to more modern products.
@TechPoweredMath This might be true, but I find no use for color or a mouse pointer in my calculator (modern)! To me, that's annoying and way outside my preference, like I said I want a calculator, not a little computer. I am also aware that the core of these calculators is from 1996, true, which is why you are right about places now making the transition, but that still doesn't make me flinch and I still have time to finish up HS and then make my decision which will likely now be much harder.
@KingMacintosh I think a person's opinions on this are shaped by 2 things. First is what you started with. I teach on both of these calcs ever day. It's hard to switch. Students who start with a TI-Nspire and have switch/borrow a TI-84 find the 84 primitive and unintuitive ("where's the main menu?"). Those who start with an 84 and then use the Nspire find it overwhelming, full of too many options, unnecessary in their opinion. Out of characters, so I'll add a second comment for the second.
@KingMacintosh Second is what you think a handheld calculator is for. With the Nspire, TI is clearly saying they think it is a learning device, not just a number cruncher/solution finder. For example, that's why it's possible to display a function, it's equation, and table of values simultaneously, then drag the graph with the cursor and see how all three adjust simultaneously. As a teacher, I can tell you that's a powerful lesson about translations that I can't do as effectively with the 84.
@TechPoweredMath I hear you again and I agree and mostly disagree again as well. I believe this is also why TI should keep both devices for at least the time being, as much as you could nspire find fans and valid reasons to support why nspire is better, many people like me like the TI-8xs too much to switch to a practically handheld computer-like calculator. Reviews show lovers of each calculator have good reasons to back claims up. I guess this concludes and proves choice is necessary. Regards
@TechPoweredMath I seen it it looks freaking sweet problem is it does the same stuff the old ti nspire does cept in color with twice the memory, btw what is the difference between the TI-Nspire 2010, and the TI-Nspire CAS
I have a question. I love the concept of study cards, this is a major selling point of the TI 84 plus for me. Is there any way to make study cards for the Nspire ? Thanks
@7143travis Sorry I was slow to respond. To graph in polar mode on a TI-84, press "MODE," then change "FUNC" to "POL." Now you'll have R's and Theta's instead of X's and Y's.
@7143travis Put it in radians mode and make sure you do enough rotations to see the full graph. By default, Theta min is 0 and Theta max is 2 pi (6.28). That'll only give you one rotation. If you want more, press window and change Theta max to 10 pi (if you want 5 rotations).
@QBSunnySarthak Sorry, comments are being weird for me. If you didn't see my earlier response, there are some 3rd party programs that give some CAS capabilities to the TI-84, but they don't give you nearly all the capabilities of a TI-89 or TI-Nspire CAS. I suggest checking out ticalc dot org. They have a great selection of 3rd party apps and programs.
@supercube123 CAS is a computer algebra system. A CAS-enabled calculator has the ability to solve complex equations, factor, simply expressions, and much more. If you head over to our site at Tech Powered Math, there's an article that talks about the TI-Nspire CAS and TI-89, which are the two main calculators Texas Instruments makes with a CAS. Be aware that CAS enabled calculators are banned from certain standardized tests like the ACT (there's an article on that too).
@SPARTANMARTIN7 Thanks for the feedback. This video supplements the full article writeup on Tech Powered Math (link in the info tab). It's meant to show off the features of both calculators. If you check out the article, you'll see our recommendations. Even there, though, we've got a "it depends" qualifier. With all the new bells and whistles, the Nspire should be the choice for most students buying their first graphing calculator, but there are still reasons to buy a TI-84 for certain people.
@7143travis Pretty unlikely. The silver edition is usually around $110-$120 new, but it occasionally goes under $100 on sale. You could get lucky on Craigslist and find a student unloading one.
You might be able to find a used TI-83+ on ebay pretty cheap, but just keep in mind, you can't upgrade the operating system to the latest TI-84+ OS, which is a pretty big deal because on the latest 84 OS, you can finally make fractions look like fractions, exponents like exponents, and much more.
whats the resolution of ti-84 and nspire?
1337BananaL33TVostok 3 weeks ago
@1337BananaL33TVostok The TI-Nspire is 320x240. TI-84 is 96x64. It's a night and day difference in terms of resolution, not to mention that if you get the TI-Nspire CX, it's in color.
TechPoweredMath 3 weeks ago
Nspires are not that popular because they do too much and schools don't want kids doing everything on their calculators. good for everyone but students.
Ignore14 1 month ago
where can I buy a TI 84 Keypad for this calculator?
I was planning on buying this calculator from amazon, and I do not think that it is included...
emmjeystandsforwhat 3 months ago
@emmjeystandsforwhat Find the product ID (settings, then status, then about), Create an account on education.ti.com. This allows you to register the product by entering the id.
After you fill out the required information, they will ship the 84+ keypad AT NO COST. NO SHIPPING, TAX, NO PAYMENT.
immortal992 1 month ago
How would the Nspire do with trigonometry? Just curious cause next qtr i start that and i wasnt sure if i should by a TI 84 cause everyone else has one and I like the Nspire ... dont want to waste money... ?
physicxONE 3 months ago
Do you have a review of the TI-CX model?
KevinYouAreAmazing 3 months ago
@KevinYouAreAmazing Sure do. It's a written review. Check out the link in the description box.
TechPoweredMath 3 months ago
isnt one of these calculators like thousands of dollars
1jilu 4 months ago
@1jilu More like $100-$130.
TechPoweredMath 4 months ago
Doesn't the TI Nspire have a built in Ti 84 emulator in it? even though it's an older model, will it run like the Nspire due to it's built in technology?
XZSerenityZX 7 months ago
@XZSerenityZX To access the TI-84 emulator on a TI-Nspire, you must have a TI-84 keypad inserted into the TI-Nspire. They are phasing this feature out. It's not available on the new color TI-Nspire CX. If you follow the link in the description box, you can read more about the TI-Nspire CX and the changes with the emulator.
TechPoweredMath 7 months ago
Does anyone know if you can use the TI-84 keypad on the CAS? It says on the TI website you can't but judging from this video it looks like you could. I already bought one, unknowing this, and need the 84 because my school teaches how to use the 84.
EchozHazE 7 months ago
@EchozHazE Trust me, you can't. The keypads are slightly different in size. There's absolutely no way to fit the 84 keypad onto a CAS. Sorry your school forces you to use a TI-84. You can't even put the 84 keypad on the newer TI-Nspire CX.
TechPoweredMath 7 months ago
@TechPoweredMath Alright thanks. Our school doesn't force us to use 84's, but they show everyone how to use it. I want to be able to learn how to do this stuff the new way, though, too. I also just learned that the CAS isn't usable on a lot of standardized tests. I'm pretty sure I can return it, so I will be getting the Nspire with touchpad. :)
Thanks!
EchozHazE 7 months ago
@EchozHazE If you need an ACT legal calculator and want the 84 keypad, get the TI-Nspire Touchpad, non-CAS. You won't get the color of the TI-Nspire CX, but it'll do everything else the CX can do after you update the OS. I'd get it ASAP because it'll still take you a while to get your 84 keypad shipped. Happy shopping!
TechPoweredMath 7 months ago
@TechPoweredMath Thanks for all the prompt replies! You helped me a lot!
-Nathan
EchozHazE 7 months ago
does anyone know how to adjust the brightness on this calc? I've tried everything and i "misplaced" my instruction book.
Divashiek01 7 months ago
@Divashiek01 this is really late, but press the 2nd key and press the up or down arrows
Cirofost 5 months ago
please respond! i need to know if all the ti's above the 83 can play 83 data. that may sound vague... sorry. here is an example question: can the ti nspire play an app or something for the 84? sorry if you dont understand.
MrMangapwns 8 months ago
@MrMangapwns It depends. Certain TI-Nspire models can change to a TI-84 keypad which would allow you to use TI-83 or TI-84 apps, but only when the Nspire is in "84 mode." You can see this special keypad in the video. The new color TI-Nspire CX does not have interchangeable keypad capabilities. Hope that helps.
TechPoweredMath 8 months ago
@TechPoweredMath thank you so much!!! sorry i didnt know if you covered that in the video i didnt have enough time to pay close attention.
MrMangapwns 8 months ago
The TI-Nspire was released in 2006 and isn't that much more expensive than the TI-83+ and I bought it in 2008 I think. The TI-Nspire wasn't on the website I was on, so I didn't know it existed. But the TI-84+ (silver edition) was on the website and I don't know why I didn't buy that one instead of the TI-83+. It's much better looking and is faster, which is pretty useful when drawing graphs and calculating. It also has a better design. The TI-83+ is way to old. xD The TI-Nspire CX is so cool!!!!
Naud1234 8 months ago
the school im going to doesnt allow a qwerty keyboard. so im either getting a ti 83, 84, 83 plus, 84 plus( or anything i'm missing in the 83 and 84 series). what have you experices shown to be the best?
NeonNeutron 8 months ago
@NeonNeutron Out of that group, definitely the TI-84 plus, preferably the silver edition. Avoid the TI-83 and TI-83+ like the plague. They didn't get the OS update last year so no mathprint. BTW, you said no QWERTY keyboard, so that doesn't rule out the new color TI-Nspire CX. It has a keyboard, but it's not QWERTY.
TechPoweredMath 8 months ago
is it possible to connect a TI-84 to an external memory such as a harddrive?
patton446 9 months ago
@patton446 Sort of, depending on what you mean. You can hook it up to your computer to transfer apps, screenshots, etc back and forth. You can't use a hard drive like additional memory, though.
TechPoweredMath 8 months ago
Give me my rock-solid TI-89 Titanium any day! It got me through my calculus sequence with A's in each course. When I need advanced math capabilities and graphing, I just use Maple.
carabidus 10 months ago
@carabidus No doubt about it, the TI-89 Titanium is great (one of my favorites), but it's not an option for everybody. Some teachers and professors don't allow CAS calculators and neither does the ACT.
TechPoweredMath 10 months ago
Going back to highschool, now that i think about it and remember i think the Nspire CAS version is what my math teachers must have used to demonstrate problems as it was able to go through the computer and then show up on a screen so everyone can see. Perhaps the CAS version is more suited towards people teaching.
meghanxx4 11 months ago
Now after hearing in the video that not all teachers allow/like you to use the Nspire CAS in class or on exams i'm sort of leaning towards the 84. The only reason i was considering the Nspire CAS was because i thought it MAY be handy to be able to upload things from it on to the computer but if that's going to be a problem with teachers and proffs(understandably) then i may just stick with the classic 84 that everyone is used to.
meghanxx4 11 months ago
This video has been helpful but i still remain stumped as to which calculator to get. I used to have the TI 83 during high school but i seemed to of lost it. Now i'm going back to school and will need a graphing calculator again and debating between the TI 84 plus(is the silver edition even worth it?) or the TI Nspire. After seeing the video i think i was actually looking at in the store the TI Nspire CAS and not the regular one.
meghanxx4 11 months ago
@meghanxx4 I really love the TI-Nspire. It's only gotten better since I made this video. There's a new release coming out later this month that upgrades the software to give it even more features including 3D graphing. There's also a color version out called the TI-Nspire CX. Check out my website, Tech Powered Math, to read more about the TI-Nspire CX. I'm getting a pre-release version to review soon, and I'll cover it on my site.
TechPoweredMath 11 months ago
I got the TI-84. Sorry, I even plan to consider the TI-89 when I go to college, I don't want a mini-computer, I want a button-navigated calculator, and mind you, I'm quick around my TI-84, nspire would challenge me, no one I know uses nspire, we all use the TI-84, like you said in the vid. I personally like the navigation of these series of calculators and I hope texas instruments keep them around for a while longer so people like me who personally prefer the layout of the old TI-8xs can enjoy.
KingMacintosh 1 year ago
@KingMacintosh There's no one size fits all solution. Choice is good. For anyone who is interested, TI gave me a preview demo of Nspire OS 3.0 and the new color TI-Nspire CX. I've got an article up on Tech Powered Math about it. With the Nspire getting 3D graphing, differential equation support and more (not to mention a strong competitor in the Casio Prizm), I think the next few years will probably continue to see schools and students moving away from the TI-8x series to more modern products.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
@TechPoweredMath This might be true, but I find no use for color or a mouse pointer in my calculator (modern)! To me, that's annoying and way outside my preference, like I said I want a calculator, not a little computer. I am also aware that the core of these calculators is from 1996, true, which is why you are right about places now making the transition, but that still doesn't make me flinch and I still have time to finish up HS and then make my decision which will likely now be much harder.
KingMacintosh 1 year ago
@KingMacintosh I think a person's opinions on this are shaped by 2 things. First is what you started with. I teach on both of these calcs ever day. It's hard to switch. Students who start with a TI-Nspire and have switch/borrow a TI-84 find the 84 primitive and unintuitive ("where's the main menu?"). Those who start with an 84 and then use the Nspire find it overwhelming, full of too many options, unnecessary in their opinion. Out of characters, so I'll add a second comment for the second.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
@KingMacintosh Second is what you think a handheld calculator is for. With the Nspire, TI is clearly saying they think it is a learning device, not just a number cruncher/solution finder. For example, that's why it's possible to display a function, it's equation, and table of values simultaneously, then drag the graph with the cursor and see how all three adjust simultaneously. As a teacher, I can tell you that's a powerful lesson about translations that I can't do as effectively with the 84.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
@TechPoweredMath I hear you again and I agree and mostly disagree again as well. I believe this is also why TI should keep both devices for at least the time being, as much as you could nspire find fans and valid reasons to support why nspire is better, many people like me like the TI-8xs too much to switch to a practically handheld computer-like calculator. Reviews show lovers of each calculator have good reasons to back claims up. I guess this concludes and proves choice is necessary. Regards
KingMacintosh 1 year ago
@TechPoweredMath I seen it it looks freaking sweet problem is it does the same stuff the old ti nspire does cept in color with twice the memory, btw what is the difference between the TI-Nspire 2010, and the TI-Nspire CAS
shadowtsunami 11 months ago
The notes feature could certainly be used in a study card sort of way. You'd just make a tab with a question followed by a tab with the answer.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
I have a question. I love the concept of study cards, this is a major selling point of the TI 84 plus for me. Is there any way to make study cards for the Nspire ? Thanks
Abu7929 1 year ago
How can you draw that polar function at the beginning? What are the window stats?
7143travis 1 year ago
@7143travis Sorry I was slow to respond. To graph in polar mode on a TI-84, press "MODE," then change "FUNC" to "POL." Now you'll have R's and Theta's instead of X's and Y's.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
@TechPoweredMath Okay, so I graphed it, but it didn't look anything like the graph at 0:10 .
7143travis 1 year ago
@7143travis Put it in radians mode and make sure you do enough rotations to see the full graph. By default, Theta min is 0 and Theta max is 2 pi (6.28). That'll only give you one rotation. If you want more, press window and change Theta max to 10 pi (if you want 5 rotations).
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
@TechPoweredMath thank you
7143travis 1 year ago
is there anyway 3rd party included to put a CAS program on the Ti 84?
QBSunnySarthak 1 year ago
@QBSunnySarthak Sorry, comments are being weird for me. If you didn't see my earlier response, there are some 3rd party programs that give some CAS capabilities to the TI-84, but they don't give you nearly all the capabilities of a TI-89 or TI-Nspire CAS. I suggest checking out ticalc dot org. They have a great selection of 3rd party apps and programs.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
Can you put the ti-84 keyboard on the cas version?
xSpartanCx 1 year ago
@xSpartanCx Unfortunately, no. TI thought of that. The Nspire (non-CAS) and 84 keypad don't even physically fit into the Nspire CAS.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
@TechPoweredMath because for some reason the round the CAS's top lol
shadowtsunami 11 months ago
What is the difference between CAS and non-CAS
supercube123 1 year ago
@supercube123 CAS is a computer algebra system. A CAS-enabled calculator has the ability to solve complex equations, factor, simply expressions, and much more. If you head over to our site at Tech Powered Math, there's an article that talks about the TI-Nspire CAS and TI-89, which are the two main calculators Texas Instruments makes with a CAS. Be aware that CAS enabled calculators are banned from certain standardized tests like the ACT (there's an article on that too).
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
You never said what one you like better and reccommend getting. Not really a VS. if no winner. Thanks for your vids though.
SPARTANMARTIN7 1 year ago
@SPARTANMARTIN7 Thanks for the feedback. This video supplements the full article writeup on Tech Powered Math (link in the info tab). It's meant to show off the features of both calculators. If you check out the article, you'll see our recommendations. Even there, though, we've got a "it depends" qualifier. With all the new bells and whistles, the Nspire should be the choice for most students buying their first graphing calculator, but there are still reasons to buy a TI-84 for certain people.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago
Is their any kind of website that sells TI-84 plus graphing calculators at around 50 dollars?
7143travis 1 year ago
@7143travis Pretty unlikely. The silver edition is usually around $110-$120 new, but it occasionally goes under $100 on sale. You could get lucky on Craigslist and find a student unloading one.
You might be able to find a used TI-83+ on ebay pretty cheap, but just keep in mind, you can't upgrade the operating system to the latest TI-84+ OS, which is a pretty big deal because on the latest 84 OS, you can finally make fractions look like fractions, exponents like exponents, and much more.
TechPoweredMath 1 year ago