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Ti-83 Plus Graphing Calculator Update
The Ti-83 Plus Graphing Calculator: A Farewell to a Staple
The Ti-83 Plus Graphing Calculator by Texas Instruments is now being discontinued. For many students, educators, and professionals, this calculator has been a known staple in math classrooms. Let's take a closer look at its history, features, and the alternatives available as we bid farewell to the Ti-83 Plus Graphing Calculator.
A Brief History of the Ti-83 Plus
In 1999, nine years after the release of TI's first graphing calculator, the Ti-83 Plus was released. The TI-83 Plus was released with new Flash ROM technology, new applications, and more memory than its predecessor, the Ti-83. This calculator allowed math students to compare and graph functions on the same axis. It also offered data plotting and analysis.
The Timeline of Texas Instruments Graphing Calculators
After the Ti-83 Plus had established itself as the go-to, Texas Instruments began to introduce a series of new graphing calculators that offered similar or advanced functionalities, catering to evolving classroom needs and technological advancements:
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Ti-84 Plus: Released in 2004, this model offered improved connectivity with an added USB port, allowing for direct data transfer between computers and calculators. Other enhancements include a high contrast LCD display, faster processor, and more memory.
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Ti-84 Plus CE: Released in 2015, the CE was thirty percent thinner and lighter than the TI-84 Plus, with six times the memory and a powerful rechargeable battery. It included a backlit color-enhanced screen, along with an availability of varying bold colors.
These advancements marked the gradual evolution of TI graphing calculators, ensuring that students and educators had access to cutting-edge technology that met the demands of modern curriculum.
Alternatives to the Ti-83 Plus
While the Ti-83 Plus has been a staple for high school math education, Texas Instruments has introduced several alternatives over the years. These models not only match but often surpass the functionality of the Ti-83 Plus.
Top Replacement Models:
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Why it’s a great replacement: The TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is ideal for high school math and science. Its MathPrint™ feature engages students by enabling them to enter fractions and equations in proper notation so they see it on the display exactly as it’s printed in text and on the board. It's reminiscent of the Ti-83 Plus in its appearance and functionality with additions that make it an excellent replacement.
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Key Features: Expanded graphing technology performance; preloaded with more than a dozen applications; real-world data collection and analysis available with the CBR2.
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Why it’s a great replacement: If you're looking to upgrade your classroom set of graphing calculators, the TI-84 Plus CE is perfect. It has all the capabilities of the TI-84 Plus and then some. It offers core graphing capabilities in a sleek design for middle school through college — with full color, more memory, and more speed than the TI-84 Plus.
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Key Features: Full-color display; rechargeable battery; 30% slimmer design; compatibility with the TI-Innovator products for STEM students.
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The Legacy of the Ti-83 Plus
Since its release in 1999, the Ti-83 Plus has maintained its relevance in classrooms and professional settings alike. However, as technology evolves, Texas Instruments is shifting its focus to newer models like the Ti-84 Plus CE, which better meets the needs of today’s learners and educators.
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If you're still interested in purchasing a Ti-83 Plus Graphing Calculator, act quickly! At Underwood Distributing, we have a limited number of units available, and they’re going fast.
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