Graphing Calculator TI-84

Get maximum performance, flexibility and connectivity for many secondary school classes. The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is fully compatible with the TI-84 Plus and TI-83 models. The new generation combine the familiarity of their predecessors' keystrokes, functions and Apps with more speed, more memory and more of your favourite Apps.

Key Functions

Size: Handheld

Calculator Type: Graphic

Print Option: Without Print Option

Other Functions

Display: Large

Power Source: Battery

Case Included: With Case

Digit Display: 16 Digit

The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition replaced the original TI-83 Plus Silver Edition introduced in June, 2001. The enhancements include a high contrast LCD, an integrated USB port for computer connectivity, an internal clock, and an available kickstand.

The size of the two calculators differs only about 0.2" (5 millimeters), nevertheless looks and feels the TI-84 Plus series much larger. The reason could be found in the new layout of the keyboard.

In addition the TI-84 Plus Silver edition can be personalized by colourful interchangeable faceplates.

If your applications are memory hungry you can get more than 1.5 MBs of Flash-ROM with this TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Compared with the already optimized TI-83 Plus Silver Edition the new design sports only 3 chips on one printed circuit board (PCB):

TI-REF83PLUSB/TA2: Z-80 microprocessor, RAM, USB-Port and supporting logic

Fujitsu 29LV160: 2M Byte Flash-ROM

Toshiba T6K04: Single-chip 64*128 pixel display driver

The picture on the right gives an enhanced view of the ASIC that clocks the Z-80 microprocessor with 15 MHz and incorporates the RAM, USB-Port and logic.

A component not easily detected on the printed circuit board (PCB) of the TI-84 Plus is the driver circuit of the LC-Display. It is just a bare chip mounted on a flexible piece of circuit board attached between the display and the main PCB.

The similiar TI-84 Plus uses almost identical hardware and gives a big improvement to the TI-83 Plus.

The Flash-ROM of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is loaded with software, Texas Instruments included 30 Apps.

The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition supports the TI ViewScreen™ LCD panel and the TI-Presenter™.

TI-84 Plus Silver Edition

The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator comes with a USB cable, plenty of storage and operating memory, and lots of pre-loaded software applications (Apps) -- all to help you gain an academic edge from pre-algebra through calculus, as well as biology, chemistry and physics.

Count on TI calculators at exam time. You can use this TI graphing calculator on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT college entrance exams and AP tests.*

Key features:

• Nine times the memory of the TI-83 Plus (stores up to 94 Apps)

• More than twice the speed of the TI-83 Plus

• USB cable included with purchase for downloading free Apps and games

• Preloaded Periodic Table and Organizer software applications

• Customizable color faceplates (available separately)†

• Customizable GraphiTI slide case stickers (available for a limited time)

• One-year limited manufacturer’s warranty

* New App makes entering easier

This device has a steep learning curve and we recommend that you purchase it well in advance of when you need it because it takes about a week to learn how to use all the features that you will need.

This is an excellent calculator that can really help you get through calculus and chemistry class.