Using a TI-84 Plus CE for 5 Years Long Term Review

[@TheLastMillennial]

*Updates: (11/30/21):* Annoyingly, KZbin has removed the public dislike count. If you'd like to see the dislike count on this video, I suggest installing the 'Return KZbin Dislike' extension (Firefox, Chrome, Edge). *IMPORTANT UPDATE:* TI has recently removed Assembly programming from new TI-84 Plus CEs! This means many programs, games, and utilities will no longer work on this calculator! Here's more information and what you can do about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moTOf2OXgtiqjtU Note to self: Stop saying "fine" and "though"! :P

[@michaelbaker4575]

TheLastMillennial it’s fine though

[@benh.635]

@@michaelbaker4575 It is adequate however

[@thiaguinhogameplays]

cute

[@TheLastMillennial]

Vanced is discontinued however :/

[@NickWindham]

Good videos!

[@Paddington2000]

The fact that you went out and bought a second unit tells me all I need to know.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Well, I got another calculator because I'm a nerd. :P Also, the new ones are significantly faster than the old ones.

[@Paddington2000]

Yes, but you must have been happy with the first one in order to have bought a second.

[@TheLastMillennial]

I guess you're right!

[@TI84CalcWiz]

Dang 5 years? I can't believe it's been that long already . And yeah all my rubber feet are long gone haha. Great video as always!

[@benh.635]

Got my TI-84 PCE when I started high school and it has held up really well with my near-daily use (as well with the various crashes and resets I've invoked). My 85 and 89 do get more general use, but it has been used a lot in classes where the other calcs wouldn't necessarily fit well.

[@brunoghonaim2123]

Hi! Sorry to bring up an ancient post, but what are your thought on the 89? I'm thinking of getting an 89 Titanium for undergrad mechanical engineering.

[@benh.635]

@@brunoghonaim2123 I love my 89, admittedly still use my 85 more, but the 89 is a really capable calculator that I’d highly recommend :3

[@sparkleglitterproductions]

That is the exact calculator I use for Math class and will continue to use

[@TheLastMillennial]

Neat, it's not bad especially when you know how to program it.

[@timhorton6502]

Its been about a year since i got my ti 84 plus (not a ce). Since day 1, ive been experimenting with different games and shells. This summer, i modded a 25mm fan above the processor, giving it air cooling. About 2 weeks ago I took another try at usb8x/msd8x and got both working. I forgot it on the bus on friday (currently sunday) and im hoping my friend or the bus driver found it, really hope one of them found it... Edit: bus driver found it yay

[@TheLastMillennial]

I don't quite understand why you added air cooling to your calculator, but I love it! I really do hope you get your calculator back. Although if someone steals it, it shouldn't be too hard to pick it out if you've heavily modded it. You may want to look into overclocking next. You can get a pretty impressive speed increase (60%) just by using pencil lead.

[@timhorton6502]

@@TheLastMillennial oooh, did you upload a video on that? If not, do you know where to apply the graphite?

[@TheLastMillennial]

@@timhorton6502 You'll want to cover R07D with a heavy line of graphite. Be sure the graphite dust doesn't get onto any other components though. I may make a video, but in the meantime it's documented here: wikiti.brandonw.net/index.php?title=83Plus:Overclocking

[@timhorton6502]

@@TheLastMillennial thx, ill see if it helps

[@timhorton6502]

@@TheLastMillennial now that i've found R07D, how do i apply the graphite?

[@EverydayCode]

Great quality as always, TLM!

[@TheLastMillennial]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@michaelbaker4575]

Really wish someone would port Fruit Ninja for this calculator.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yeah it's a real shame *someone* hasn't had time to work on it. Who knows, maybe enough support will get *whoever it is* back to working on it. :D

[@magistercat4126]

The reason is because of the controls Hp prime might be able to do it though because it has a touch screen Anyways here is the progress someone has been making www.reddit.com/r/calculators/comments/axvg8h/im_creating_fruit_ninja_for_the_ti84_ce_written/

[@TheLastMillennial]

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[@michaelbaker4575]

@@magistercat4126 lol that's me bud. It's nearly finished-ish.

[@ahmetaydin9692]

Nice video. Could you make a tutorial how you clean your calculator please?

[@bobjones1999]

3:22 I have a new Ti-84 Plus CE and I'm curious, do you reccomend me to find a way to remove the tabs from the slide case? I want to keep the calculator looking new for as long as possible.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Not really, without the tabs the slide case will scratch the entire screen. In your case either getting a carry case or a screen protector would be the best option.

[@bobjones1999]

​@@TheLastMillennialOh. Thanks for the information. Since I don't want to use a carry case, I think I'll just cling wrap parts of my calculator before putting it into the sliding case.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

I can't find any Nspire CX II CAS reviews on your site :( Would love to hear what you have to say about it, but I kinda need to make my mind up in the next couple days.

[@DarkDerpPony]

Hi, just discovered your channel and subbed. I got a question: A bunch of my keys on my CE are very crunchy. Probably some dirt got in there...How would you recommend cleaning the keys? They do not seem to be removable as far as I can see. Thanks! ^^

[@TheLastMillennial]

Thanks mate! It sounds like you'll have to take apart the calculator completely from the back. I made a teardown guide you can follow here: www.ifixit.com/Teardown/TI-84+Plus+CE+Teardown/118886 Once you get to the last step, you'll have to break all the heat melted plastic bits (circled in red) with some scissors or something similar. Once they're broken (make sure the calculator keys are facing DOWN), you can take the PCB off to expose the rubber key membrane. Then you can take the membrane off and access each individual key. When you put the calculator back together, just make sure the PCB holes line up where the plastic bit use to be. Once the calculator is screwed back together you'll never notice that they were broken. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@timhorton6502]

I can't believe i thought the ti 84 plus c se was an upgrade of the ti 84 plus ce and didnt do my research before buying it :(

[@TheLastMillennial]

Sorry about that mate, TI's naming scheme is a bit odd.

[@JennoCuber]

If I used a carrying case that had pockets for accessories but when you close it gets smushed to the calculator, would it hold up okay? I’m planning on not using the sliding cover because it does damage the body

[@TheLastMillennial]

Eventually the stuff getting smushed to the calculator will start to scuff it. You're not going to be able to keep the calculator pristine unless you keep it in a separate case since it's only made of plastic. If you use the case with accessories anyways, I'd suggest facing the screen and buttons away from the accessories so they're protected from most debris.

[@stacywang655]

Could this calculator simplify the complicated fraction as well as the other ones?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yes it automatically simplifies them. You can switch from complex to mixed fractions too.

[@redlinedreamin]

i have only had this for a few months and it works ok

[@TheLastMillennial]

Ok is better than not working I guess. Maybe you can spice it up with some ASM tricks like dark mode :)

[@redlinedreamin]

@@TheLastMillennial I will try that! Thanks for the reminder of that btw, I watched that video quite a bit ago and forgot

[@xXNexusLPXx]

Hey dude :D Im looking for helm, final exams are ahead and Im using a Notes program to sneak some formulas into the exam. I heard about the "test mode" and tried it. Obviously notes don't work on it. So here is my question, du you know any way to bypass the Test mode or disable it in class?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Sorry man, you're out of luck. TI has locked down their test mode pretty good. However, most teachers don't even use test mode so it may not even be an issue for you.

[@jayveeaurea9091]

You can obviously just not turn test mode on and pretend to look confused and not know what you are doing during the test as not to arise suspicion while at the same time pretending you turned on test mode.

[@TheLastMillennial]

That's not going to fly if he's taking a serious exam. It's pretty obvious if test mode isn't enabled and will get him kicked out of any exam he's taking.

[@joesticka5498]

It drives me insane that there aren't any RPGs for the ti84 plus CE. They are only ported for ti83.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Really? I found quite a few here: www.cemetech.net/downloads/browse/84pce/basic/games and there's one *really* good one here: www.cemetech.net/downloads/files/1660

[@joesticka5498]

Thanks so much man

[@viet4life714]

How do you know if it's an older or newer model of the TI 84 plus CE? Just bought my son the white one. Just want to make sure it's not an older model. Thank you

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yes! Look at the back of the calculator. To the right of the serial number you'll see a date code. This contains letters and numbers in the format L-0519M or something similar. Could you please tell me what the date code says on his calculator?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Do you still need help or are you confused with what I replied?

[@JashXD]

@@TheLastMillennial For me it says L-05171

[@TheLastMillennial]

@@JashXD That's definitely a much older calculator (revision I) and doesn't have the faster hardware.

[@JashXD]

@@TheLastMillennial yea it’s my sisters old calculater she gave it to me because she’s in college and does not need the calculator anymore

[@mikmojo4823]

Is it worth to buy this thing for programming and downloadable stuff I don’t need it for school it just looks pretty neat. I could only found a new one for about 130 dollars is it worth it?

[@TheLastMillennial]

It's definitely fun to program and hack but I personally wouldn't pay more than $100 if it's just going to be used for fun. Used calculators are rarely seriously damaged so I'd look for one of them.

[@mikmojo4823]

@@TheLastMillennial ok thank you!

[@inspectorlewis3864]

Does the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE suffer from bloatware yet? You mentioned connecting to computers and installing "apps". When I think of apps, reason takes my mind instantly to bloatware; in similar fashion to Microsoft Windows, or any andriod phones.

[@TheLastMillennial]

I apologize for the late reply! There's some apps you may not have any use for. But it's all written by TI so I wouldn't consider it bloatware. You can easily delete any app you don't need.

[@Moon.Light..]

I wondering if it it’s worth it to buy one. What is the lifespan of one of these?

[@TheLastMillennial]

The calculator shown in this video is over 8 years old and still works just fine. Whether it's worth it to buy one is up to your priorities. This video might answer your question a bit better kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX_PlHigf5iggposi=eKJrhZ3WWUlfkULw

[@overfoxed]

ICE for the CE is godly.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Haha, thank PT_ for that!

[@krunolokmer2398]

Can u tell me where u got that cable or what should I type on ebay/aliexpress 2:15

[@TheLastMillennial]

That's a mini-USB cable

[@krunolokmer2398]

@@TheLastMillennial yea but I really like the multi cable with usb c and lightning port

[@TheLastMillennial]

Ohh I understand now. I don't own this specific one but this is what you'd want to look for www.amazon.com/Charging-Charger-Micro-USB-Compatible-Tablets/dp/B074DWX9QZ/

[@TheRealMangoDev]

does everyone just buy the used ones? are the new ones not worth it..?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Which model specifically? Used is generally the way to go since each calculator model doesn't typically change much over its lifetime. New calculators get you a full warranty however.

[@lucas4bortoletto2]

Nice video.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Thanks.

[@airocety4391]

Why can’t I find doom for the ce, it’s available for all the others

[@TheLastMillennial]

Because, sadly, no one has finished any attempts at porting it.

[@airocety4391]

TheLastMillennial rip, maybe someday lol

[@4id3n360]

I spilled water all over my ti 84 plus ce, and it still works! (no rice, only hairdryer)

[@TheLastMillennial]

Personally I would still take it apart and wipe the pcb with rubbing alcohol to prevent corrosion. Water can really destroy a circuit board

[@4id3n360]

@@TheLastMillennial alright, i'll try. thanks Also the incident happened like 2 months ago and no "anomalies" have shown

[@TheLastMillennial]

@@4id3n360 That's good to hear. Water damage can be a long term problem though. It's better to do preventative maintenance than wait for the calculator to break.

[@freezingharpoon8006]

6:19 how do make cesium dark mode?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Open Cesium then press [mode] to bring up settings. You can change the colors there.

[@freezingharpoon8006]

@@TheLastMillennial thank you!

[@kaysanmohamed6586]

should I upgrade from TI-83?

[@TheLastMillennial]

That depends very much on your budget an what math course you're going into. If you're on a tight budget, a TI-83 Plus will get you through high school (and maybe even college depending on your major). If you have the budget and you're just doing high school math, I would suggest upgrading to the TI-84 Plus CE since you'll get tons of new features (be sure to get a calculator with OS 5.4.0 or below to avoid TI's recent feature sabatoge) and a significantly faster calculator. If you're doing any sort of math or engineering degree in college, I'd suggest upgrading to something even more powerful like an Nspire or HP Prime.

[@jaketyler2429]

@@TheLastMillennial hi! I’m looking to get a graphing calculator and am interested in the ti-84 plus ce. Because it’s quite expensive, I’m looking to buy second hand. Would you suggest checking for anything specific other than the obvious physical damages, etc? Thank you very much! You earned a subscriber :)

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yes! If you look on the back of the calculator where the serial code is, there's a date code, it will look something like L-0519M. The last letter is the hardware revision of the calculator. I highly recommend hardware revision M or later since it come with significantly faster internals. Be warned that these calculators may come with OS 5.6.0 but it's not too much of an issue since you can jailbreak.

[@soupmactavish67]

The only affordable Ti

[@TheLastMillennial]

I wouldn't really give it that title, the TI-84 Plus is far more reasonably priced if you get it used.

[@captainvalkyrie8816]

cant testify the newer ones are alot better

[@mrbubetube]

this review probably had good information, but it was a constant struggle for me to listen to it since there's music playing non-stop through the entire video! WHY??? Not only does that music add NOTHING to help inform the viewer, it serves as a constant distraction, forcing the viewer to mentally filter out the music in order to focus on what the narrator is saying. Is there some reason why you want to keep the viewer's attention constantly divided with non-stop music?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Thanks. I have music because it adds atmosphere and most people enjoy it. Sorry it's not your taste mate.

[@koalagaming4892]

Saw there was 68 comments... Let me make it 69.

[@koalagaming4892]

Nice

[@nassim3418]

How do you check the battery health? Is it also a lithium ion kind?

[@TheLastMillennial]

There's no easy way to check the health. You have to charge the calculator all the way up then let it discharge all the way at max brightness. A new battery will last 30 hours. Yes it's lithium ion.

[@nassim3418]

@@TheLastMillennial oh okay thanks. So the battery can degrade quickly when it’s dead for a long while? ):

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yes, leaving it dead for a long time will damage the battery. It's easily replaceable though. If you don't plan on using the calculator, charge it to about 80% before you put it away. Or you can just sell it.

[@nassim3418]

@@TheLastMillennial aw okay, a friend took my calculator and it was dead for a long time without charging it. And I’m also noticing that the battery is getting bad, so the only solution is getting a replacement? Or will charging it back up full help?

[@TheLastMillennial]

It's dangerous to attempt a battery repair, do not try it. If your battery isn't holding charge then a new one will likely fix it. They're not very expensive and you can get them on Amazon or from TI.