Ti 89

[sam0001]

So I've got this calculator, and it's so slow. Do you reckon I'm at any disadvantage? Havent bought an upgrade, cause I'm just too comfortable with it.

[pi]

If you're comfortable with it, there's no problem

[Ravit]

Vege, my tutor says I should change my calculator from ti-89 to either the inspire or cx. He says I'll have no difficulty adapting because we are the "technological" generation after all. What do you think? Will it advantage me in some way, either through solving questions quickly or just through convenience, because most people believe that the ti89 just slows the process of calculations because of the number if steps you must do in comparision to the other more straightforward calculators.

[pi]

I used an 89 in yr10 and then got an nspire. Personally, I think the nspire is better (but not in terms of what it can do, just how to do it). I like how in the nspire, you can use templates for fraction, integrals, sums, etc. so therefore, it is harder to make a mistake (I think the 89 was typing everything in one line with ugly brackets). In the sense, it's better, but it does the same things as the 89 (both are CAS).

[Ravit]

Point taken. My parents are willing to buy it and won't really be much of a hassle cause my bro will need to next year, but im just concerned about learning the new calculator, if I were to purchase it next week, do you think I would be experienced enough to use it by exams, considering that others have had it for years already?

[TrueTears]

Ravit, here's my look on it, I've tutored countless students with nspire (big bulky white one with green circle keys) and the new CX (coloured screen ones) and I've personally used TI-89 my entire life.

I love the TI-89, not biased because I've used it my entire life but because I've also learnt the nspire and CX myself from teaching. The TI-89 is easy to type and use, and if you're familiar with the setup you can use it with great efficiency.

The nspire is the one I hate the most, it's hard to use, keys are hard to type with, also alot of it's functions are set out in a way that lacks efficiency, I prefer the 89 over nspire anyday.

The CX, however, is fucking amazing, I actually wanna use one of these instead of the 89. It's easy to use, the keys feel great when typing (it gives me the feeling of actually typing on one of those 'crunchy' keyboards), the functions are set out nicely, good templates and it's COLOURED. You know, with the 89 and nspire, how many times have you used it at night at your study desk and the lighting isn't good enough to see what you're typing or when it's too bright and you can't see what you're typing. With the CX, the graphics are truly amazing. Also, it's rechargeable, meaning you don't have to keep buying 4 pack AAA batts.

All in all, the 89 is more than sufficient for VCE (and even in uni), and if you're already familiar with alot of the functions then keep it. If you do wanna get a new calc, then think about investing in a CX, the functions are a bit different from the 89 however it shouldn't take too long to learn if you're already good with the 89.

[Gloamglozer]

Ravit, here's my look on it, I've tutored countless students with nspire (big bulky white one with green circle keys) and the new CX (coloured screen ones) and I've personally used TI-89 my entire life.

I love the TI-89, not biased because I've used it my entire life but because I've also learnt the nspire and CX myself from teaching. The TI-89 is easy to type and use, and if you're familiar with the setup you can use it with great efficiency.

The nspire is the one I hate the most, it's hard to use, keys are hard to type with, also alot of it's functions are set out in a way that lacks efficiency, I prefer the 89 over nspire anyday.

The CX, however, is fucking amazing, I actually wanna use one of these instead of the 89. It's easy to use, the keys feel great when typing (it gives me the feeling of actually typing on one of those 'crunchy' keyboards), the functions are set out nicely, good templates and it's COLOURED. You know, with the 89 and nspire, how many times have you used it at night at your study desk and the lighting isn't good enough to see what you're typing or when it's too bright and you can't see what you're typing. With the CX, the graphics are truly amazing. Also, it's rechargeable, meaning you don't have to keep buying 4 pack AAA batts.

All in all, the 89 is more than sufficient for VCE (and even in uni), and if you're already familiar with alot of the functions then keep it. If you do wanna get a new calc, then think about investing in a CX, the functions are a bit different from the 89 however it shouldn't take too long to learn if you're already good with the 89.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!  TI-89!  I still use it to this very day.

[TrueTears]

Yes, I'm planning my wedding with my 89 this very moment, shall I send you an invitation Gloamy?

[Ravit]

Thanks guys! TT I think your enthusiasm towards the cx has won me over.
Thanks heaps!

[abeybaby]

sam, what year are you in? if you're in year 12 now, i wouldnt be swapping. if youre in year 11, you might be able to swap, because it took me a good 2 years before i was completely comfortable with my 89

[Gloamglozer]

Yes, I'm planning my wedding with my 89 this very moment, shall I send you an invitation Gloamy?

Hells yeah.  But can I be best man?

[TrueTears]

Yes, I'm planning my wedding with my 89 this very moment, shall I send you an invitation Gloamy?

Hells yeah.  But can I be best man?

yeah man, bring your TI-89 bride too, we'll have a double wedding.

[Mr. Study]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZD4heGsPks.

In all seriousness, I am very comfortable with my CAS as I have been using it for about 2.5 years now. You are much better off using a calculator that you feel comfortable with. I've used the Ti 89 and the Casio Classpad and I don't see myself using them ever again, as I don't feel comfortable with either of them. (Not being biased or anything, It's just I have less experience with both and it felt like a waste to switch for Year 12. Also, I was thinking of getting the CX but that was definitely different to my Casio Classpad and so I didn't)