TI-89

Advanced graphing calculator

The TI-89 is a graphing calculator made by Texas Instruments, widely used in high school and college math courses.

More advanced than the TI-83 and TI-84, it handles symbolic algebra, calculus, and 3D graphing: The TI-89 can solve integrals and derivatives symbolically.

Some standardized tests ban it for being too powerful.

calculator

graphing

Plotting data visually

display · keypad · functions · equations · buttons · screen · memory · programs · variables · matrices

academics

exam

Formal knowledge assessment

  • APMajor news syndicate
  • calculusMathematical analysis system
  • SATCollege admissions exam

ACT · coursework · homework · physics · engineering · statistics · precalculus · allowed · banned · testing

brand

Texas Instruments

Electronics and semiconductor company

  • TI-84Texas Instruments graphing calculator
  • TitaniumStrong metal's namesake
  • editionSingle published version

model · competitor · HP · Casio · discontinued · legacy · upgrade · version · pricing · expensive

programming

assembly

Constructing from components

  • appsMobile software, briefly
  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • scriptsWritten texts for performances

games · programs · custom · download · transfer · link · cable · developers · hacking · exploits

Opposites
computational sophistication

TI-89basic calculator

Simple arithmetic device

pocket calculator · solar calculator · adding machine · desk calculator · scientific calculator

calculator era/technology

TI-89abacus

Bead-and-wire arithmetic tool

slide rule · mental math · pencil and paper · tally sticks · estimation

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Concrete · Rated G