Texas Instruments TI-84PLUS TI-84PLUS Programmable Graphing Calculator, 10-Digit LCD Texas Instruments TI-84PLUS TI-84PLUS Programmable Graphing Calculator, 10-Digit LCD

Pros: It's a TI 84Plus, we all know what it does. Fits that high school need well, and almost all teachers and students know it well enough, so help is always available. Most students getting one for the first time have at least used or seen them so the learning curve is easier.

Cons: None really.

Other Thoughts: It has always bugged me that this line of technology does not advance like other lines. These calculators have changed little in price or design in years. I understand that manufactures will price to a sweet spot and most parents won't balk at 100-150 school tool, but the technology has not kept pace, even if it is just gingerbread. Power is not the problem, as if the need exists they do have more specialized calculators, but in a day when color touch screens and WIFI capability are available in even thermostats these still feel circa 1990. The USB connectability feels like a throwback to a bygone era. Don't get me wrong it all works fine but still keep it fresh. This looks and feels much like a TI 83 I had more than 10 years ago. At that time I also had a cell phone that only made phone calls.

Pros: On the order page when I ordered that night it said 3 days UPS, instead the next morning I find it is Out for Delivery. Arrived that afternoon so kudos to both Newegg and UPS for acting fast even though I ordered late.

It works like a graphing calculator should, my old TI-83 had a line of dead pixels so seeing everything now on a graph is an improvement

Cons: The packaging was odd, as it looked like they took two pieces of construction paper and glued it together. Both the outside and Calculator packaging was pretty beat up as well, so I was nervous when I checking to see if the Calculator worked.

Other Thoughts: It works so far and not a DOA so I am not going to deduct an egg.

Honestly I am still surprised they were this quick in shipping the Calculator, I guess College Students who need Graphing Calculators are a priority this time of year.

I tried different stores nearby to see if there was cheaper TI-84 Plus prices, but to no avail. Now seeing Newegg's, TI's, and UPS's speed in sending me this Calculator I'll be sure to look at Newegg again if I need another.

Pros: Is a awesome graphing calculator not sure what else to say

Cons: None that I can think of

Pros: Works great
Cover protects well
Screen is large enough to read
Contrast for low light

Cons: Hard to learn how to use

Other Thoughts: If this calculator came with a better description of how to use it, then it would be better. I've had the Silver version of this for about 6 months now and use it for college Algebra, Geometry and now Statistics. This calculator works great once you know what you're doing.

Pros: My math teacher forced me to buy this calculator, so I cannot say "no".

Cons: Don't know how to use this calculator.

Other Thoughts: My teacher said "Bring this calculator next week, or you're not allowed to attend my class".....

Pros: It works. It does what it is suppose to do.
It has a clock.

Cons: It doesn't make me lunch. It can be lunch though.
Tastes like peta bacon.

Pros: Does what i does. Functions are working like it should

Cons: Unfortunately when I received it today, there was a black smudge inside screen as if someone dropped it. Although the screen works fine it is annoying. But it's probably just a manufacturing defect that they missed. So check MORE OFTEN!

Pros: High Quality, BASIC programming included, tons of Apps (plus the ability to make your own), Calculation and Graphing is very functional, Plus hooking it up to your computer via USB... awesome! Battery life is amazing too!

Cons: The key arrangement for typing is ABCDEF, not QWERTY... Since I'm used to computers, The QWERTY keyboard is normal to me.

Also wish it had more RAMdisk space and Memory capabilities.
Took a little bit of guesswork to set it up for USB connection... (you need to do this since your files and settings are stored on a RAM disk and your OS is on ROM, just like a Palm Pilot. OS if you COMPLETELY run out of battery, say good bye to all your custom settings and files.)

Other Thoughts: I needed to get a new calculator since I'm going to be taking Pre-SAT (they have a list of the standard required calculators), and Microsoft Math isn't one of them... :(

Pros: It has a nice feel to it when you hold it. Does all the functions and algorithms you want it to do. Of course you definitely need to know how to use a calculator.

Cons: The calculator itself is perfect. The software to connect it to the computer is a bit difficult to install programs, games and notes.

Other Thoughts: The con could probably just be me.

Pros: Really great calculator. It is allowed on all major tests. I guess it's this kind of calculator that doesn't do the work for you but helps you with calculations.

Cons: It doesn't buy me coffee?

Other Thoughts: Watch out for the screen. If you carry heavy books in your backpack make sure that you put the front cover on.