What's the difference between Ti-89 and Ti-92 graphing calculators?

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The TI-89 Titanium and TI-92 Plus graphing calculators serve similar functions, but the TI-89 Titanium is more compact and has a limited keyboard, making it suitable for standardized tests. The TI-92 Plus features a larger screen and a QWERTY keyboard, which can hinder its usability in exam settings. Users report that the TI-89 Titanium has slightly better specifications and is easier to handle, making it the preferred choice for students studying advanced mathematics, such as Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations. Overall, the TI-89 Titanium is recommended for its balance of functionality and portability.

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What's the ultimate/huge difference between a Ti-89 (Titanium) and a Ti-92 Plus graphing calculators? Which graphing calculator is better for a student who studies advanced mathematics?
Currently, I own a Ti-89 (Titanium) graphing calculator but it doesn't seem to work, I've replaced new batteries and it still doesn't work because the screen is still blank after I pressed the 'On' button. I used this graphing calculator for more than 10 years and I think I should just buy/purchase a new one instead of fixing it, although I'm not sure if this can be fixed. My question is, should I get another (same) Ti-89 (Titanium) graphing calculator again or buy/purchase a Ti-92 plus graphing calculator? What's the ultimate/huge difference between these two graphing calculators? Which one is better and more suitable for a student like me who studies advanced mathematics? Right now, I study "Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations" and don't know if Ti-92 Plus will be a better choice for me. In terms of thinking/planning for the near future, should I get the Ti-92 Plus instead?
 
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The TI-89 is essentially a TI-92 Plus with a limited keyboard and smaller screen. It was created partially in response to the fact that while calculators are allowed on many standardized tests, the TI-92 was not due to the QWERTY layout of its keyboard. Additionally, some people found the TI-92 unwieldy and overly large. The TI-89 is significantly smaller—about the same size as most other graphing calculators.

The TI-92 appears to be pretty large and not usable on many standardized tests. The TI-89 Titanium appears to have slightly better specs. Personally I'd stick with the TI-89 Titanium due to its smaller size, apparently equal capability, and slightly better specs.
 
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The 92 is an 89 in a bigger box and with a alphabetic keyboard.
 
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Thank you so much, guys! Now I know what I want!
 
One other thing to look at - batteries/battery life. May be different too.
 
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