Are All Ti-89 Titanium Calculator Specifications Accurate on Amazon?

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The discussion revolves around the accuracy of specifications listed for the TI-89 Titanium calculator on Amazon, particularly focusing on a specific listing that includes unusual technical details. Participants also explore the existence of different models of the TI-89 Titanium.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the legitimacy of the Amazon listing, noting the inclusion of specifications like 4GB of DDR memory and an Intel dual-core processor, which seem inconsistent with typical calculator features.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that the specifications resemble those of a computer or external RAID hard-disk array, implying a possible error in the listing.
  • A different participant expresses skepticism about the legitimacy of the listing, questioning whether there is only one version of the TI-89 Titanium.
  • One participant mentions a review indicating that the listing may refer to a teacher's model, which could explain the additional features like projector connectivity.
  • There is speculation about whether the projector software is a distinguishing factor for the specifications, with one participant indicating a lack of need for such features.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the accuracy of the specifications or the existence of multiple models of the TI-89 Titanium, with various viewpoints and uncertainties expressed throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference a review that may clarify the model's specifications, but the discussion remains open regarding the accuracy and implications of the Amazon listing.

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So I was looking on Amazon.com and found ti-89s for sale. I saw this add: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QKTXK/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you read the description, it talks about the calculator having 4gb of DDR memory and intel dual core processors...

This all seems fishy considering none of the other postings say this... so is this all true?

Also, how many models of the ti-89 titanium are out there? I've just found the viewscreen one and the non-viewscreen models... any other ones out there?

Thanks!
 
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Habibrobert said:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QKTXK/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Ha ha, and it has a PCI-e slot and is SCSI ready. :smile:

Those look like the specs for an external RAID hard-disk array or something like that. Must be a glitch in the Amazon database, or a fumble-fingered data entry clerk.
 
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I was just looking at the TI 89's on there too, and noticed this same listing. It costs an extra $20 and has a bunch of insane sounding specs.

So...is this thing not legit? I was skeptical as soon as I read it.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is only ONE version of the TI 89 Titanium, right?

This mentions having software that will hook directly up to a projector as well. Could that be the difference in the specs? If that's the case, I can't imagine needing to hook my calculator up to a projector anytime soon, so I think I'd pass on that.
 
Ahh, I think I just answered the question. According to a reviewer, this is a teachers model. I'm guessing the included projector software/display thing is what determines that.

In the picture, it look like it actually comes with a separate display. I'm going to guess that I don't need this...lol
 

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