Graphing calculators.. [ti-86/89 vs HP 49g+]

[teufelhunden]

I need to get a new calculator for school, seeing as I passed on my old 86 to my sister cuz she lost hers or broke it or something. I figured I'd get another 86 or maybe an 89, as I know how to use the 86 pretty well and the 89 is supposed to be a step up from it, so I assumed no extra functions are a bad thing. But the HP 49g+ kept popping up, and it looks like a sweet calculator for the money, with all the stuff it can do. Anybody have experience with both of these and can offer an opinion? Thanks.

[Machina123]

hmm

well i have a ti-86 and the ti-89. the ti-89 in my opinion is easier to use, and from what ive noticed alot of my classes focus around texas instruments calculators. id say go with the ti-89 but make sure its texas instraments so you can be compatible with everyone else.

[BobTheCow]

Doesn't the "TI" imply... well... TI?

The 89'll do just about anything you need to do, unless you get super-specialized or high up there in the math classes.

[Irelandunfree]

I stole a TI89 plus from my highschool when I left.....TAKE THAT MATH CLASS

[MrWallen]

TI stands for Texas Instruments.

I had an 86, pretty much the only one in the entire school. Meant no games for me .

Anyway, I say go with the 89, just because 86s don't seem to be as popular, and 89s can do a LOT more. 83+s are also pretty good. I just remember making fun of the 83 kids because my 86 can do 100 graphs and the 83s only do ten. I am a nerd, I know this.