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TI-83

I bought the TI83 for a math class that required a graphing calculator. The purchase went smoothly. I was able to download a manual from Texas Instruments and begin figuring all it's features. The class textbook helped a great deal. I was also able to download a more current version of the operating system which help immensely. The base OS is a bit dull. The upgrade made the graphs much sharper and easier to read. If you get one, check the Texas Instruments website for information on the free upgrade. It is well worth it. The TI83 has been around a long time and there is much written about it. It is a work horse educational tool, but it is also a bit long in the tooth. Newer and faster calculators are out there. Which new iteration, more features are added which add to the complexity of the instrument but also add to it's utility. As a base calculator it works well and fits my needs for the time being. Many undergraduate math programs still endorse the TI83/TI84. I suspect that if you are contemplating more work in engineering or the sciences, then a more recent vintage calculator would be worth consideration.