What Are the Best Websites for Texas Instrument Calculators?

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The discussion revolves around preferences for various calculators, particularly focusing on Texas Instruments models and other brands. Participants share their experiences with different calculators, including their longevity, functionality, and personal significance. The conversation touches on both theoretical and practical aspects of using calculators in various contexts.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a strong preference for HP calculators, citing models like the HP 28S and HP 35 for their reliability and functionality.
  • Others mention satisfaction with Texas Instruments calculators, particularly the TI-84 Plus and TI-36X Solar, highlighting their usefulness for both simple and complex calculations.
  • A few participants discuss the longevity of their calculators, with some having used their models for decades without issues.
  • There are mentions of alternative software solutions, such as "Sicyon" and "Excalibur," as replacements for standard calculator functions on computers.
  • Some participants reflect on the emotional attachment to their calculators, sharing stories about their history and experiences with specific models.

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Participants generally share their individual preferences without reaching a consensus on the best calculator. Multiple competing views remain regarding the superiority of different brands and models.

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Some claims about the performance and reliability of calculators depend on personal experiences and may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes a variety of models and brands, each with its own set of features and user satisfaction levels.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals looking for recommendations on calculators, particularly in the context of academic or professional use in STEM fields.

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what type of calculators do you like the best?

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Hewlett-Packard RPN calculators are my preference.
 
I'm very satisfied with my Texas Instruments Ti-84 Plus.
Good for the simple stuff, for more complicated calculations there's always Mathematica on my laptop.
 
The HP 28S I bought 17 years ago has been the only calculator I ever needed and by far the best one I've ever used. I will be very sad when/if it ever dies on me.
 
imabug said:
The HP 28S I bought 17 years ago has been the only calculator I ever needed and by far the best one I've ever used. I will be very sad when/if it ever dies on me.
I have, and am still using my 28c. I got my original one in the fall of '86 about 3 months before the official release to market. I was writting a calculus how do manual for HP. This was pretty much the first calculator to do symbolic algebra and calculus.
 
I'm a great fan of the most powerful (and yet the most inefficient) computer in the whole world...the human brain

Daniel.
 
I think I bought my HP35 calculator back in 1973. It retailed for just over $400, but I was able to get a student discount, around $385. It was and is a wonderful instrument, but the off-on switch got a bit iffy and now the battery is gone. When I jumper a battery in, it comes back to life so maybe I'll fix it.

My HP85A computer did not fare so well. I wrote some rather original math for use in communications, finally chopped it up and gave it the deep six.

Pfft
 
imabug said:
The HP 28S I bought 17 years ago has been the only calculator I ever needed and by far the best one I've ever used. I will be very sad when/if it ever dies on me.

I'm going with a 12 years old 48S ... still running as strong as ever.
 
I like the HP-48. But I'd also recommend the "Sicyon" and "Excalibur" computer calculator programs. They're excellent replacements for the abomination that comes with Windows, and they're free.
 
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I'm on my fourth Sharp El581 and I'm struggling to find a better replacement for under £5.
 
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Pfft said:
I think I bought my HP35 calculator back in 1973. It retailed for just over $400, but I was able to get a student discount, around $385. It was and is a wonderful instrument, but the off-on switch got a bit iffy and now the battery is gone. When I jumper a battery in, it comes back to life so maybe I'll fix it.

My HP85A computer did not fare so well. I wrote some rather original math for use in communications, finally chopped it up and gave it the deep six.

Pfft
I bought a (used) HP35 in the fall of '73 for $175, the guy I bought if from upgraded to a HP45, then a HP65. Some what later I bought a HP25 (my favorite one for size, wish I had waited till the HP25c came out), that was followed by a HP33 and HP34 and a HP71b, and finally the HP28c. Oh, yeah, living in Corvallis, where they were being manufactured, I had a friend who as an employee of HP could get insanely good prices on them. I still have the 35 stored way, and yes it still works. The 71b is also stored and working. The 28 remains my calculator of choice. Though I am tempted to get one of the newer, (not really) HPs.
 
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I bought my TI-36X Solar in 1987 for maybe 35 bucks. It still works and gives me the statistics I want. I leave it on the window sill for the sun to shine on and it fires up like a charm. I wish the cars and other stuff I've bought during the same time frame worked as well.
 
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I've been using a ti89 for about 6 years and it does everything I need. Great for games too. The best websites for Texas Instrument Calculators can be found here:

www.ticalc.org
 

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