Which TI-84 Plus is Best for You? Reviewing Every TI-84 Plus (CE)!

It can easily get confusing figuring out which TI-84 is the best value so I'd like to share my 6 years of graphing calculator knowledge to clarify which TI-84 Plus is right for high school and college students in the US. I review whether older or used calculators will last you 4+ years, or just break during an exam. I also compare each calculator so you know which is the best calculator for you! I hope you find this calculator buyer's guide and comparison useful! Comment below if you have any questions!
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Calculators to Avoid
2:37 TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition (Stay away)
3:08 Recommended Calculators
3:16 TI-83 Plus (Silver Edition)
4:21 TI-84 Plus (Silver Edition)
5:16 TI-84 Plus CE
8:05 TI-84 Plus CE Python
9:00 What does -T mean?
9:30 Accessories (To avoid)
10:28 TI-Nspire & TI-89
11:18 Final Recommendation
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[@TheLastMillennial]

*Updates:* (8/20/22): I realize it might be useful to know EXACTLY what functions are present on which calculator. Thankfully they're all listed on TIBasicDev! Here's the list for the black and white calculators: tibasicdev.wikidot.com/command-index-bw and here's the list for color calculators: tibasicdev.wikidot.com/command-index The lists are nearly identical, but the color calculators have a few new functions such as Piecewise, ToString, and Wait. (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).

[@ShinyTillDawn]

Wait 'till December 13, though.

[@simonced]

My Ti89 is still kicking, and I checked the date at the back, it's from 1999. I have so many memories with that calculator, still use it from time to time. Like 2 weeks ago, I simplified an equation with it. So cool!

[@hdofu]

The ti-89 still is a very powerful device, basically a handheld driven by an optimized version of Derive.

[@Trekeyus]

I still have my 89 titanium and my TI-83 Plus. Unfortunately My 83 has developed ribbon cable failure. I'm surprised they didn't mention the TI-92 series That's a fun series but damn is it hard to get ones in working order. I have a few of them but all of them have issues.

[@Eng586]

Can’t use the Ti-89 in many college classes, also you can’t use any graphing calculators on engineering exams

[@batracio2]

​@@Eng586 with casio 991 EX, then?

[@trashcan4798]

I rock the nspire cx-ii cas as my main college calculator. But I always hold onto my 84+ CE (no Python) because I’m extremely comfortable programming and working on it from my years of using it in high school.

[@BK_Garage]

Honestly bro, these new calculators just look like to me like smart phones with buttons.

[@burkejohnson4539]

​@ByouK_Garage you should Google the HP Prime then lol, it's especially atrocious

[@bartsimpson4668]

You need all of them duh

[@TInyHackerCalcs]

Definitely!

[@jesse-ll3dy]

Smart person right here my guy

[@munakhaniya4787]

100% my guy

[@Fallen-Lord]

No I need all of them

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

Yessir

[@craigholmes9396]

Great review. You covered the line up thoroughly and accurately. Just what someone who intends in buying is looking for.

[@FlyingPigChannel]

Man, I remember seeing you comment on one of my old videos when you had around 300 or 500 subscribers, and now you're at 1.55k subs and your video quality has skyrocketed! I'm now entering the calculator hobby and your videos are extremely helpful!

[@TInyHackerCalcs]

I love the little Dilbert plushie! Great job as always!

[@andrestherock1]

Excellent video, this is what I was looking for, now I need to decide if I prefer to buy a new one, or a used one.

[@chrispalmer1255]

Thank you so much for this video. The professor just said “ti-84” and looking at FB marketplace for a used one, I was quickly overwhelmed. Your video set me straight. On my way right now to pick up a ti-84 plus ce for $30

[@DJRanoia]

That's a great price! What year did yours end up being?

[@trucho6334]

Where did u purchase it ???

[@Twisted_Logic]

My trusty TI-83 Plus, which I got in 2008, got me all the way through my Electrical Engineering undergrad. Though admittedly, it was a bit of a struggle. Def felt a bit inadequate when I was the only one in my class unable to do indefinite integration on his calculator.

[@marycarley6390]

Thank you for this helpful video.

[@bk4480]

As a cs student with a minor in math, I recently upgraded my TI84 plus silver edition to the TI84 ce plus. I don't really need the python edition, the TI84 ce plus is perfect for me! The white color looks clean and minimalistic. Having a backlight is so much better!

[@dunnyclot]

I still have my ti-83 plus that I got for year 11 (age 17 in australia) back in 2004!.... and still going strong

[@JuniorBloxHD]

very well done, thank you

[@ShinyTillDawn]

When you realize that the TI−84+ Silver Edition has the same storage as a Floppy Disc.

[@puggyboi672]

All I’m saying for the ce plus is I got a used one for 45% full price ($54) and it works perfectly fine

[@trucho6334]

Wait where u get it from

[@trucho6334]

Im about to buy a used one with 80$😢

[@duckszn.]

i should have caught this video sooner, i just bought the ti 84 silver edition yesterday for my classes since my school requires only the ti-83 and 84 models. i guess ill just have to take really good care of it!

[@bcrproductionsofficial]

You should do a video like this but with scientific calculators, I’m still deciding which one to get for high school.

[@TheLastMillennial]

I don't have nearly as much experience with scientific calculators as I do graphing calculators. If you want a calculator with all the features possible, the TI-36x pro or TI-30x Pro Mathprint are probably your best bet. If your teacher doesn't want your calculator to have certain functions like integration, the TI-30x IIS or TI-30x Plus Mathprint (I chose this for my statistics class) are probably the way to go. Honestly it'd be really nice if you could just use a graphing calculator for everything. I'm going to be talking with the developers of the HP Prime and hopefully I can convince them to create a 'Scientific calculator' mode which will essentially turn off all the Prime's features that a regular scientific calculator wouldn't already have. That way you could have one calculator for all your math and science courses.

[@DeeDeedoestuff]

I used a Casio scientific calculator before moving onto my TI-84.

[@hdofu]

The TI-82 line is crazy in that it still lives on to this day in the TI-84 variants out there. When it was new it was never the most capable calc and despite the subsequent improvements it always felt like it was a step behing the ti-85 although it ultimately won as that stopped after only the ti-86, whats more impressive in its longevity is it managed to out live the ti-92 line with it being around after the ti 89 titanium and ti voyager 200 (seriously ti why the voyager rename for a sleeker ti-92+ update?)

[@Trevtrevotrevor]

First off, you vids are awesome. Thank you for the content! I’m an adult returning to college and I plan on studying MIS which is pretty math heavy, but I have no experience in college math and I’ve never even used a graphing calculator. My question is, since every calculator is going to have a learning curve for me, do you think I should go for the ti-84 plus ce, or opt for the more feature rich nspire cx ii cas? Bonus points if you can tell me if the cas is worth it for a newbie in the college world. And a big thanks if you can take the time to answer this!

[@TheLastMillennial]

I'm not familiar with the specific courses required for MIS but I can give you some general info The TI-84 Plus CE is definitely going to be less of a learning curve, but the Nspire or HP Prime are much better values since they have significantly more features and performance for a similar price. I would not really recommend a TI-84 Plus CE for college because its feature set is designed for high school courses and it's just incredibly slow for doing anything remotely intensive (even graphing is painfully slow compared to the Nspire or HP Prime). CAS is extremely useful if you're taking classes like Calculus or if you need to manipulate equations in general. I would highly recommend it if your professor allows it. If CAS is allowed by your professor, I would definitely go for an Nspire CX II -T CAS or an HP Prime G2. I believe only Nspire models with -T in the name allows you to display answers in radical and other forms (EDIT: This is not completely true. Any Nspire that has CAS can also display answers in radical & other forms. For non-CAS Nspires, only ones with -T can still display answers in radical & other forms). However, the HP Prime has that built in even if you get the older G1 model. Personally I found the HP Prime to have less of a learning curve than the Nspire, but if you just spend an hour with either calculator you'll get the basics down pretty quick. If your professor does NOT allow CAS then the Nspire CX II -T would be my next recommendation. All HP Prime models have CAS built in so that they would not be allowed. Hopefully that helps you out. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@Simeeow]

We all know you’re here for calculator gaming.

[@tgvinfinite2607]

nice video

[@dantostudio9713]

Please make a full on review of the Ti Nspire CX Cas II!

[@TheLastMillennial]

Unfortunately I don't have the funds to buy such an expensive calculator to review. It's definitely on my bucket list though!

[@slvclw]

Thank ya I have the to 84 plus and the ti 84 plus ce white edition. I need to check the back for the letter M to see if it’s faster

[@imatleast12]

I still use my nspire from 2013. It came with a keypad for the ti-84 so I basically had 2 calculators in one with a cool party trick.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Those were pretty cool calculators. I kind of wish TI kept the modular keyboards for modern Nspires.

[@ShinyTillDawn]

TheLastMillennial: "The TI−84+ CE is currently receiving software updates with _no_ sign of being discontinued within the next few years." Also TheLastMillennial: Don't upgrade to TI−84+ CE 5.3.1 nor 5.5!

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yeah it's a bit of a mixed message. I gotta appeal to the average buyer but also support the community which is a bit tricky :P

[@pero2321]

@@TheLastMillennial I have a question Since you said that the ti 84 plus C se is not recommended can you tell me why is the processing power is slower than the ti 84 plus se or what

[@TheLastMillennial]

The CSE has the same processor as the SE but it has a much higher resolution color screen which takes significantly more processing power to run. This means the CSE spends more time displaying stuff than actually calculating anything.

[@pero2321]

@@TheLastMillennial oh,thanks for the explanation

[@kingdededelicious]

The community frowns upon newer CE OS versions because TI axed Z80 Assembly support, severely limiting programming options for those versions of the OS.

[@mauve3734]

Silver edition got me through college fine chem-physics stats etc my nephew is using the ce for mechanical engineering

[@beartn]

Nice video :)

[@TheLastMillennial]

Thanks!

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

The black spots on the lcd can also be "screen rot" which DOES get worse over time!

[@charliearmour1628]

I used a TI85 for my first degree - in those days, it was a game-changer. I used a TI89 thereafter and I still think it was the best calculator I've ever used. I have a TI-Nspire CX cas, but find it annoying slow because of the many button presses required to do things. TI89 still 'rocks' for me.

[@user-mf9gs]

Thank you

[@TheLastMillennial]

Glad you found it useful!

[@williambudd2850]

The real answer is that you REALLY NEED to get the HP prime calculator. You can’t possible know what your future calculator requirements will be so get the best available calculator at any given point in time and at this time it is the HP prime.

[@anonymousidea9119]

I got a CSE at goodwill for $5, didn’t know the regular SE was faster! I have a regular 84 plus also from goodwill lol

[@destroyer2973]

I recommend the TI Nspire CX 2 CAS or TI 84 Plus CE Python Edition. Buy new unless you know where the calculator came from and how it was treated.

[@Bigdaddygas]

something i’ve wondered about calculators is why i can’t seem to find any that use more modern connectors like USB Type-C. i haven’t even found any mods for it. i just want to be able to use one cable for everything.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Usb C is slightly more expensive than micro or mini USB. Calculators are all about maximizing profit margins so why bother implementing a superior connector if it means more work for the manufacturer? I've only seen one usb C mod for the TI-84 Plus CE. However, I believe it broke data communication with the way it was hooked up. If you want a modern way of charging, I'd suggest adding wireless charging to the calculator. It won't affect data transfer and I even made a tutorial on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5ube31-l5ainsU

[@origaminoob1037]

So I have a ti Nspire 2 cas and just bought a ti 84 plus ce…….school edition. Explained why it was 40 dollars. I needed it for the class I am taking

[@beest_]

Came across your channel, as a hp48 enthusiast, I appreciate your channel. Can you not use android (smartphone) emulators? I suppose cell phones may not be allowed in exams

[@TheLastMillennial]

That would have been a good point to add in the video. Sure you can use cell phone emulators or even better calculator apps. They're good for trying out a calculator's interface before buying one. Wabbitemu is an emulator for Windows and Android. Like you said though, cell phones aren't allowed on exams

[@interstellar0001]

Hello, I'm looking to purchase a TI-84 Plus CE for school. I am intrigued by the speed performance on the newer models (and that graphing speed would be so great to have compared to my 84 Plus). So, could you please explain exactly what I should look for on the back of the calculator to know if it's a newer model? In specific, where does the date code start and can you give me an example of it?

[@TheLastMillennial]

The date code is on the back of the calculator to the right of the serial number. It'll look something like L-0519M. If the last letter is M or later then it has the faster hardware.

[@trs80model14]

How about an nSpire with the 84 keypad? Available for much less than an 84se on eBay etc and has the same functionality as long as not wanting some games/shells.

[@DJRanoia]

I have never bought one before and about 10 years ago it was just a Sharp EL-W516XBSL 556 Scientific Calculator and am tired of using my computers calculator as its always hidden. And I need it for a class this semester. I got the python new in packaging on eBay for 80 (95 with shipping and tax) I am excited to have a color screen that is not a phone app. I wished in 2022 they would be making things with type c cables even if it doesn't need it for power or speed. I never needed a calculator with batteries or charing before thanks to the solar panels on them.

[@gregnixon1296]

TI 84 Plus CE is my go-to for graphing. If I’m not graphing, I use a TI 30X Pro MathPrint.

[@galacticnarwhal9798]

So I have a little black something in between the screen and I presume the the built in screen protector. Any thoughts on how I could get that out

[@TheLastMillennial]

You can take it apart from the back and wipe off the lcd www.ifixit.com/Teardown/TI-84+Plus+CE+Teardown/118886

[@RATsnak3]

I bought my ti-84 plus from a thrift store. It is one of the "school property" versions, but it was there among a lot of other calculators also marked "school property" and it seemed pretty clear to me it wasn't stolen. I'm just going to write my name on it in permanent marker and hopefully it won't be an issue, especially considering I'm in college.

[@hdofu]

lol just say it was a good will buy if asked, there were so many ti 82 series and its spinoffs out in the wild

[@RATsnak3]

@@hdofu that’s the plan.

[@LC-mq8iq]

I like the school calculators! Fun to collect. But yea I don’t use them at school.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yeah I collect more than I actually use :P

[@zacharypierce3546]

Probably a silly question: You mention for the TI-84 Plus CE to try and get one in the box versus the plastic packaging. Do you recommend anywhere (either online or a physical store) that has these in the box with the refreshed hardware? If I'm going to buy one, I'd like to make sure I have the newer one with the updated bits. Thanks!

[@TheLastMillennial]

Unfortunately there's no way to know for certain that you'll get the new hardware. However, it's been so long since the faster hardware was released that there's an extremely high chance you'll get the faster hardware so long as you buy new from Amazon, bestbuy, or similar stores.

[@zacharypierce3546]

@@TheLastMillennial Gotcha. Thanks again!

[@taekosmo559]

How does pineapple cas’ ability to solve derivative, limits, sums, integrals, and implicit differentiation on a ti 84 plus ce compare to a ti Nspire? I currently use an original ti nspire cas with a touchpad but the ribbon cable is going out so I can’t see my screen and I need to replace it but I don’t want to lose the ability to check my answers. What would you recommend, right now I am considering a new nspire cas or a 84 plus ce python.

[@TheLastMillennial]

I don't believe PineappleCAS can solve indefinite integrals. While it's otherwise very useful for those who have never had access to CAS before, it's nowhere near as feature rich as an Nspire. I'd recommend an Nspire CX II CAS if you care about Python performance as well. If you don't care about Python, a regular Nspire CX CAS will suit you just fine.

[@bricks7000]

What do you think of the Nspire CX II CAS?

[@TheLastMillennial]

I think it's a great calculator. I personally prefer the touch screen of the HP Prime but if you like the touchpad or extra programs, the Nspire is a good option.

[@TheChristianDrummer777]

I have a Casio fx-7000G am looking for an upgrade thanks for the video

[@lambalamba240]

Hp prime G2 is better

[@frostanimate]

I honestly love the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition. It’s underpowered I know but all I need is to graph and do equations. I also prefer the design over the TI-84 CE. Although not being as sleek or slim as the TI-84 CE, it still has the outdated or as would like to say nostalgic design as the TI-84. It even has an I/o or as some would say a headphone jack! I’m not saying the CE is a bad calculator, the CE is actually a pretty good calculator. If I were to play games then yeah a TI-84 CE would be a good calculator. I guess the only con I have for the TI-84 C Silver for a new one, it does cost as much as a TI-Nspire CX II CAS when you could get the CE new for 20 or 30 dollars cheaper.

[@lambalamba240]

Yo la conseguí en México la silver edition , y me la robaron al mes siguiente

[@DoorHowTo9853]

What do you think of the TI 73 Explorer, the one I have

[@TheLastMillennial]

That's generally used for middle school students. I don't have much experience with it myself. It'll probably be fine for easy math courses in high school but be warned it may not have all the features you need built in. Looks like there's plenty of apps available to expand its capabilities but they'll require a pricey silver link cable to send.

[@susiemartinez8983]

I was thinking of getting the TI 84 Plus CE version for a Computer Engineer student. Is this a good pick or are their better versions you recommend?

[@TheLastMillennial]

For college an HP Prime G2 or Nspire CX II CAS would probably be better options. The CE has features designed for high school so it can struggle in college courses. Just be warned that classes will often disallow graphing calculators and require you to get a scientific calculator. It depends entirely on what department the class is in and on your professor's preference.

[@Goofyahmc]

Ti84 +ce python is so fun tho cuz it can still run most games and coding in python is also fun and can be a way to store notes and can make custom scripts like I did where it will find distance of a line, midpoint, slope, etc.

[@jeffreydahmer3995]

I had a teacher who claims he could use any TI calculator so I asked him to try my TI89. He tried to use it and gave up after an hour of trying do some calculus equations along with the class just because they were set up so differently 😂

[@hypurban]

TI-89 is the best if you want it to do math for you, and still be acceptable in classrooms most of the time. Ti-89's can just straight up solve equations, no need to do by hand. Etc.

[@Get_yotted]

I got the N-Spire CX-II for $80 off craigslist, I believe the N-Spire’s are allowed as long as they are not CAS versions. I gave mine to my little sister and she used it in high school without issues

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yes that's totally fine. That's a great find!

[@JillRhoads]

I have been using TI for forever and teach math....and even I think the Nspire is sooo overkill and difficult that it is not worth it! That said, im gonna geek out and get a color TI 84-CE even though I dont need it cuz all my old ones still work flawlessly.

[@krunolokmer2398]

Hello, i love your content, i am also a calculator freek but i have a question... what is the difference between the ti83 premium ce and 84 ce? Thank you for your awesome content

[@TheLastMillennial]

The 83 ce is pretty similar, but it has a very different button layout, and the keys are in French. It also has an exact math engine which let's you get results in fractional and radical form. It also generally gets software updates before the 84 ce.

[@krunolokmer2398]

@@TheLastMillennial Thanks for the answer, I am from Europe (Croatia) and this calculator is on my radar but of course its not available here. I am trying to snipe one on my used reselling site here but to no luck, recently I saw this ti 83 ce and he is willing to sell for around 50ish euros (60$), I am still thinking about it since I go to engineering school and would love one of these for tinkering, let me know should I wait for the ti 84 ce or ce-t or should i pull the trigger on the ti 83 ce. Of course I don't speak French and it will probably bother me a lot. Sorry for the lengthy comment btw

[@TheLastMillennial]

Only the buttons are in French, the OS has English built in. The 83 CE is arguably better than the 84 CE so I'd go ahead and buy the 83 CE.

[@krunolokmer2398]

@@TheLastMillennial Thanks a lot, I will buy it soon than. I have some more questions tho, can it run asm? And if the calculator is on older version, what is the best version to upgrade to (or downgrade). Also it you have a discord server that would be really nice.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yes it can run ASM if you install the artifice jailbreak: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OlYY17mbZkqNU I recommend using OS 5.3.0 (I personally use this version) or 5.4.0 since they have all the important features but without the restrictions. I don't have a dedicated discord server but I'm over on Cemetech.net quite often: discord.gg/DZbmraw

[@shessoperfecrblahblahblah]

hi, so i just got a ti 84 plus ce python on accident while trying to get the regular ti 84 plus ce, should i exchange it? my school didn’t specify what type of ti 84 exactly, but since school starts again for me very soon, i want to know if its worth exchanging so i can do it right away. i already use python on my computer so idk if its necessary to also have it on my calculator (im new to this type of stuff so sorry if anything i said didnt make sense 😅)

[@TheLastMillennial]

Nah there's no point in exchanging it unless you're getting back a lot of money. You just have an extra feature on your calculator you could find useful in the future :)

[@ShinyTillDawn]

@@TheLastMillennial You just said that the Python in the calculators was awful. Also Python isn't really a good replacement for ASM and C.

[@TheLastMillennial]

@@ShinyTillDawn Sure, Python isn't much good to use, but that doesn't make the rest of the calculator any worse. If you just want to dabble in Python then the calculator can at least provide that functionality.

[@sarahzima4510]

I have to buy a ti 84 for my son for algebra. I was reading the ti 84 plus ce is non cas, which doesn't do algebra and the ti 84 plus is cas and can do algebra. It's this correct? Did I see in the video I could download pineapple cas to the ce. Would that make it work. I rather get the better calculater now so my other children can use it too.

[@TheLastMillennial]

None of the calculators in the TI-84 family have a Computer Algebra System (CAS). This means they cannot provide answers in terms of letters. For example if you gave the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus CE the equation: (2*x)/x it could not simplify that to just x. However, this does not mean the TI-84 family cannot be used in Algebra class. The functions your kids will be using in Algebra will not require CAS. In fact, most teachers do not allow calculators with CAS in the classroom, and CAS is often disallowed on standardized tests. CAS is typically used in more advanced math classes like Calculus. You are correct, the TI-84 Plus CE does have the option to install PineappleCAS from a computer which would give it basic CAS capabilities. I want to stress that PineappleCAS is *not* pre-installed on the calculator and you must intentionally send PineappleCAS from a computer to get it on the calculator. In short, none of the TI-84 calculators have CAS pre-installed and you do *not* need calculator with CAS for Algebra class. Since you care about longevity, I would recommend getting a TI-84 Plus CE since the screen is significantly more robust, and TI is actively supporting it with software updates.

[@RandomNPC-sy6gj]

If you were self learning math and looking to pick up a dedicated calculator(almost a secondary skill to math) what would you recommend? Not having to worry about standardized tests, classes or teachers. I am hovering towards the ti-84 plus ce because it is the obvious 800lbs gorilla but is having a calculator with CAS something to consider?

[@TheLastMillennial]

I would definitely recommend the HP Prime G2 if you're self teaching since it has an amazing help menu for every command. It will often also provide examples you can try. It's hundreds of times faster than the TI-84 Plus CE and has CAS as well.

[@m_chael2700]

Does anyone know if the ti 84 ce plus is allowed in the uk a level maths exams

[@TheLastMillennial]

You may be required to get the TI-84 Plus CE -T which has a testing led. This is not the place to get confirmation though, I would contact your teacher or school.

[@skidmark696]

My Ti 82 off of eBay still running like my new ce and that is durability

[@karla8280]

Hi , I need help deciding what calculator is best ti84 plus ce or ti84 plus ce-t python edition? 😢I’m doing research and for some reason can’t seem to get into on the ce-t python edition. Im not sure which one to pick because I’m getting them both for $50

[@TheLastMillennial]

Did the video not help? Honestly it doesn't matter what you get unless you school requires the -T variant. Only the Python Edition can run Python of course. Other than those differences, the calculators operate exactly the same.

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

Well, I already got the to-84 plus ce python, so... cool? I will definitely install the jailbreak though. I did try out the python program, and I thought it was kind of cool, definitely not something that I would use over python on my computer. Oh, and yeah, I'm not in high school yet, but next year I will be, so, I got a calculator early. Ok, the real reason why I wanted it was to put a gameboy emulator on it so I could play games during free time since I still don't have a cell phone.

[@tfninjadoom]

:) same here

[@lambalamba240]

En mexico , hace mas de 15 años cuando habia terminado la secundaria tenia la silver edition , y me iba de maravilla , pero me la robaron.Ahora que estoy apunto de terminar la universidad quiero conseguir una Hp prime, o esperarme a que lanzen apps dedicadas a calcular, ya que dicen que es el futuro de Texas instrument y HP

[@karim_rooney10]

hello, does all the white ones (in 7:37) have new hardware

[@TheLastMillennial]

No, not all of them

[@poulfrancisco9715]

I have a question is the only way I can get the faster hardware is to buy the python ti 84 when buying it from Amazon ?

[@TheLastMillennial]

The new hardware is 4 years old at this point so it's almost guaranteed that a regular TI-84 Plus CE will have the faster hardware. The Python Editions are just an absolute guarantee.

[@MasterYoist]

I use my TI-83 Plus much more than my TI Nspire CC CAS. While graphs look nicer on the inspire and it's much easier and quicker to do a matrix or system of equations and standard form, I find it I still do almost everything else quicker and easier with the TI-83 Plus. I do lots of programs and find a programming the TI-83 Plus is much faster and simpler in programming on the TI Nspire. That's just me, I'm crazy that way.

[@TheLastMillennial]

I feel similarly. Although the Nspire can do so much more, each function I want to do feels like it takes a bit more time. My TI-84 Plus CE feels like it has more dedicated buttons to the functions I care about. I think it mostly comes down to I've just grown use to the layout after years of using it.

[@notasovietspy8008]

Im in need of a calculator and have eliminated my contenders to the ti-84 plus ce and the Casio PRIZM FX-CG50. Most of what I've heard Is to get the Casio, but I was wondering if you have a different opinion.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Unfortunately I don't have enough experience with Casio calculators to make a serious recommendation. I do know they make some solid calculators though. I think you'll be satisfied no matter which you choose.

[@notasovietspy8008]

@@TheLastMillennial even though you don't have experience thanks for the feedback. I went with the Casio because it's cheaper, and the high school I'm going to doesn't specify what calculator to get

[@timhorton6502]

I need Kerm's ultimate TI-83 Plus lol

[@dragster2483]

Where can you get the newer faster calculators from? I am referring to the new ti-84 plus calculators. Also, what color do the new ones come in? I live in Texas btw

[@TheLastMillennial]

Just pop on over to TI's HQ and ask for one. Kidding aside, the new hardware has been out for over 3 years so it's almost guaranteed you'll get faster hardware if you buy new from places like Amazon or brick and mortar stores.

[@dragster2483]

I prefer black or blue color

[@TheLastMillennial]

Matte black should have the faster hardware

[@spydakid312]

My trusty TI-84 plus that got me through engineering school finally bit the dust. It randomly developed a screen artifact that makes it distracting to use. Decided to upgrade to the TI-84 CE. I thought about getting the python edition for laughs but was having trouble finding it in stock anywhere. I even thought about the nspire series but decided to go with the TI-84 CE already familiar with the layout. The backlit screen is going to be so nice!

[@TheLastMillennial]

Hope you enjoy it! TI stopped producing Python Editions after the chip shortage started. If you're interested in dark mode I have a video showing how to install that!

[@destroyer2973]

Once you install Cesium shell you don't need the jailbreak any more.

[@vadimuha]

Is there any reason to have something higher than regular TI-84 plus if you're not sloppy?

[@TheLastMillennial]

I don't understand what you mean by sloppy here? Not only are higher calculators significantly faster, they have a few more functions that can extremely useful such as left, right, and center for statistics problems. The newest calculator even has Python if that's important to you. I mentioned quite a few other benefits in the video. If you don't have the budget for anything higher than a TI-84 Plus it will absolutely still be sufficient for high school. But higher calculators have many quality of life improvements.

[@iamboredfor2months]

My TI84 + ce-t arrived, and I was wondering what apps/jailbreaks to install. Btw I installed caesium and artifice already.

[@TheLastMillennial]

There's tons of great programs. ticalc.org cemetech.net and tiplanet.org are the main places that store calculator games.

[@iamboredfor2months]

@@TheLastMillennial Thanks!

[@wisebuilding3079]

What website has the accurate price for the TI-84 family that I can buy?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Accurate? TI's store would have the most accurate prices for calculators they still sell: epsstore.ti.com

[@user-tk7xt3wq8r]

3:00 TI- 84 Plus silver seems to be the best one! 💵 📈📝

[@H-77]

The TI-84 is also antiquated enough that it can't handle complex numbers in matrices. Yes, there's a "way around it", but it's confusing and time consuming. That makes it pretty crappy for anything involving electrical engineering.

[@12degreesnowman11]

And what would be a great calculator for electrical engineering

[@DeathofHeavens]

How does a ti 83 premium ce python compare to the 84 counterpart?

[@TheLastMillennial]

It's basically the same calculator but with a different keypad layout and the buttons are in French. TI tends to push updates to the TI-83 Premium CE first, but the TI-84 Plus CE always gets the same features not long after.

[@DJOmnimaga]

​@@TheLastMillennial In addition to that, the TI-83 Premium CE OS has more features than its TI-84 Plus CE counterpart, such as showing answers in "exact" form (I don't know what "moteur exact" is called in English) and extra fraction button if I remember correctly. If you look carefully at each calculator keypads, you will notice some differences too.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Good point! I had forgotten about the exact math engine. For those wondering, that's what lets the calculator display results in radical form rather than only decimal.

[@nissethepear4743]

So I accidently bought a Python Edition instead of a normal CE-T, no big deal right? But now I’m wondering if the Python Edition contains something that would make it easier to cheat on tests compared to the ”vanilla one”. Not that I want to cheat, I just really hope that my school doesn’t ban it.

[@TheLastMillennial]

It's not any easier to cheat on the Python edition calculators than it is on the non-Python editions. Your school will allow it unless they specifically requested a -T model. The -T model has an extra testing LED at the top of the calculator that is required for some Exams. If you are getting a TI-84 Plus CE -T Python Edition you're already good to go no matter what country you live in. However, if you're not in the USA and you're getting the regular TI-84 Plus CE Python then check with your school to verify it will be allowed.

[@nissethepear4743]

@@TheLastMillennial I see, thank you!

[@BrockRocket]

Cons of Ti Nspire CX: unfamiliar layout, pretty good chance that it may not be allowed for use in exams or even in classrooms Pros of TI Nspire CX: it has a trackpad

[@owenevilmakings5433]

AND IT CAN RUN GAMES(not like the 84+ ce can’t ;) )

[@someidiot4311]

@@owenevilmakings5433 dont think nspire supports asm.

[@irishchocolate3872]

The new Casio 9750Giii with textbook display and Python is only $45 and there is actually a program out there that gives it CAS capability. It is a serious threat to the TI-84.

[@jakegoldman7404]

someone threw a ti84+ce on the bus, and it hit me i took it

[@TheLastMillennial]

I guess if someone throws $150 at you, go ahead and take it!

[@jakegoldman7404]

@@TheLastMillennial yeah lol

[@user-ln9nl6ln4c]

Is it true that there is a difference between TI Plus CE models produced after May 2019 and before May 2019? I couldn’t find detailed information even after searching the internet. Or has the performance been improved by software upgrades since May 2019? I’m curious.. Furthermore, while the TI-84 Plus model gives an error when using archived programs, the TI-84 Plus CE reportedly allows for archived programs to be used without issue. Is it true that, unlike the TI-84 Plus model, the TI-84 Plus CE model can still use archived programs? And does this apply universally regardless of the manufacturing date? Thank you in advance for your response.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Yes, there's a major difference. Ones made after May 2019 can be up to 3x faster. This article is in French but you can google translate it and read more about it: tiplanet.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=243780#p243780 Yes, on the TI-84 Plus you have to move programs into the RAM before you can run them (Or you can install a shell like Doors CS 7 which will let you run archived programs). If your TI-84 Plus CE has OS 5.3.0 or newer, then you'll be able to run programs from the Archive (no matter the hardware).

[@user-ln9nl6ln4c]

@@TheLastMillennial Thank you. It seems that for the CE model, if only the OS is upgraded, programs can be used from the archive. However, the link you provided seems to show that the Python edition model of the TI 83 has improved performance compared to before (I'm not entirely sure about my interpretation of the link you sent). Is this also applicable to the TI 84 CE model? Unlike the TI 83, even if it doesn't say "edition Python" on the calculator, does the performance change depending on the production date regardless of the manufacturing country? My English skills may not be great, so my post may seem awkward. Nonetheless, thanks to you, I was able to get some information. Oh, one more thing I'm curious about. Does the model with a picture next to the link button that can display fractions vary depending on the production date? Also, if the model was produced after May 2019 but doesn't have the fraction picture, does it have the same performance as the ones with the picture? Sorry for asking so many questions. Thank you in advance for your response.

[@TheLastMillennial]

That is correct, you just need to update the OS to run programs from the Archive. Regardless of manufacturing country, Python and non-Python calculators are the same speed as long as they are made after May 2019. Only the TI-83 Premium CE can display fractions and square roots. The TI-84 Plus CE cannot, unfortunately.

[@user-ln9nl6ln4c]

@@TheLastMillennial Hi, grateful KZbinr. I'm having trouble creating a program on the ti 84 ce and need some help. I'm trying to use the npv function in financing to get immediate results. There are three prompt variables: (a) required rate of return, (b) initial cash outflow, and (c) cash inflow for the holding period. For the cash inflow for the holding period, I've put in cash flows from year 1 to 5 into L1. (L1(1)~L1(5)) I want to input the required rate of return, initial cash outflow, and cash inflow for the holding period (List1) and get the result immediately, but I keep getting errors in NPV. I input npv(a,-b,c)→x (where c is the first input of L1 or L3 or anything), but I keep getting an error in the right parentheses of the npv function. I have no idea why. If you know what the problem is, I need your help. Thank you.

[@TheLastMillennial]

@@user-ln9nl6ln4c I can't really help with math errors, but it looks like you might not be providing all the necessary information for the function to work: tibasicdev.wikidot.com/npv

[@opablo_gm]

which TI-84 I need ?... simple... the HP Prime one. :D

[@djuroradulovic1371]

I like the name of your channel

[@TheLastMillennial]

Thanks mate!

[@codytullock3973]

I am currently using the TI-84 plus silver edition and it has no backlight and I hate it. I went to Amazon and bought a brand new TI-84 plus CE python.

[@TheLastMillennial]

Having a backlight is definitely an advantage! What color of calculator did you get?

[@ultralaggerREV1]

Bro CASIO sells its variant of the TI-84+CE (Python) being much better and cheaper. What makes this similar variant much better is the ability to graph in 3D

[@TheLastMillennial]

Casio does make some great calculators. Which model are you referring to?

[@stevenwray7826]

Hey man my friend wants a ti 84+ CE python. Do you know if it can run games?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Not out of the box, but if you jailbreak it then it can run them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OlYY17mbZkqNU

[@stevenwray7826]

@@TheLastMillennial Thanks that video helped me a while ago when downgrading my Ti 84+ CE. I’m still very thankful for that. So just to clarify, my friend can downgrade his calculator to 1.3 and then he can run asm programs? Would he still use ti connect?

[@kylehessamfar2401]

@@TheLastMillennial Thanks so much! (Im the friend btw) great channel, just subscribed!

[@TheLastMillennial]

@@stevenwray7826 You can't downgrade Python Edition calculators, and I wouldn't recommend doing that anyways since it would remove Python features. You don't need to downgrade, the jailbreak lets you run any program a downgraded calculator can run.

[@stevenwray7826]

Oh I see now. Thanks again.

[@trs80model14]

I dont agree with avoiding School Property. Many are sold because a school upgraded their calcs and got rid of their old ones.

[@yashasvik2958]

Ngl the 83 plus is a damn good calculator. Just make sure to get a link cable and youre set for life, even used. I traded my dads old calculator from his job office for it, and it has yet to fail me at all

[@TheLastMillennial]

So long as the screen doesn't give out, it should last you forever

[@shahdads.1211]

should I get the ti84+ce or the ti84+ce python? they're the same price

[@TheLastMillennial]

The Python version supports Python programming while otherwise functioning exactly the same as the non-Python version. I'd go for the Python version.

[@shahdads.1211]

@@TheLastMillennial Thanks, appreciate it

[@Icantfindabetterhandle]

3:12 Why is that calculator running Wxp?

[@TheLastMillennial]

It's just a picture of windows xp I put on the calculator using my HD Picture Viewer CE program.

[@diegocorro7887]

Where could I find the date code of my calculator?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Exactly what calculator do you have? Refer to 1:31

[@diegocorro7887]

@@TheLastMillennial i found it :) thx

[@Geosbudy]

I envy you all that used these in highschool 😮 we were told to stick on basics and our brains alone

[@KadekGadget]

which one recommended for gaming?

[@TheLastMillennial]

TI-84 Plus is compatible with the most games but the TI-84 Plus CE has lots of color games.

[@SirGareth]

I've played a lot of block dude on a TI 83 plus haha

[@thomasmu498]

that one friend who got the ti-1800 because he thought higher numbers were better 💀2:15

[@Raison_d-etre]

TI will need to update their calculators now that the EU requires USB-C, doesn't it?

[@TheLastMillennial]

I'm not convinced it does. The new regulations seem to apply only to radio equipment (it specifically mentions Hand-held mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers). Since the TI-84 Plus family doesn't have any sort of wireless communication equipment, I'm not sure if the regulations will apply to it. You can read the regulations here: ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/46755/attachments/3/translations/en/renditions/native

[@elmin2323]

what about the ti-92 and ti-92 plus?

[@TheLastMillennial]

Great calculators but they're extremely old and nothing like the TI-84 family. They're closer to a TI-89. I'm pretty sure they have CAS so they won't be allowed on standardized tests.

[@elmin2323]

@@TheLastMillennial just for my collection I want to collect all ti-83 and 84 and 92

[@TheLastMillennial]

That's mighty expensive but I wish you the best!

[@elmin2323]

@@TheLastMillennial there pretty cool tech

[@rolo2568]

i got my Ti-84 Plus CE in like 2019 - 2020 and its a L model :( still does what i need tho and runs games fine so im not mad or sad.

[@TheLastMillennial]

You're actually lucky because that was the last revision that let you downgrade your OS!

[@rolo2568]

@@TheLastMillennial ayyyyyyy, good thing I’m still in a earlier version anyways but that’s still good!

[@o_sch]

@@TheLastMillennial so if mine is L-1019N is it the N or the M that is the model

[@TheLastMillennial]

N is the hardware revision. L is the factory it was made in

[@o_sch]

@@TheLastMillennial I was looking at the video of yours on downgrading, so since I have revision N that means I can not downgrade to version 5.3?