TI-83 Plus silver I need to buy one of these for my upcoming class and I've been skimming through the used list and I noticed that non of them have the cable to hook up to your computer. Is the cable an essential piece or can I get by without it?Thanks TI-83 Plus silver I need to buy one of these for my upcoming class and I've been skimming through the used list and I noticed that non of them have the cable to hook up to your computer. Is... » Read More TI-83 Plus silver I need to buy one of these for my upcoming class and I've been skimming through the used list and I noticed that non of them have the cable to hook up to your computer. Is the cable an essential piece or can I get by without it?Thanks « Show Less
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Only the advanced or enthusiasts (dare I say geeks) ever use the cable, but if you ever want to, you can buy them a number of places, such as Amazon or Ebay.
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You can definitely get by without it. You'll only need the cable in case you would like to add extra programs from the computer. As long as you are in high school, and mostly college, too, any extra programs would be non-essential (such as games).
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Some brand new ones come with a charger, but most run on standard or rechargeable batteries. However, some brand new ones and some used ones come with an adaptor cord that is EXTREMELY helpful and NECESSARY for some instructors to download their specific SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. Example: taking a statistics class with an instructor that uses specific programs/functions that require students to be in sink to work through specific problems, etc. etc. TI-83 covers all college/university programs/functions capabilities, either built in or easily downloadable.
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I no longer have the unit and don't recall what type of cabling came with ti. Sorry I can't be of help.
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No you have to buy it with unit. Make sure that you use monitor driver and not your computer OS driver.
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Hi Jessy, my daughter says you don't miss out on any features but the Casio is way more complicated than the TI. Even her math teacher was unable to help my daughter navigate the Casio. If all your classmates have the TI, it would make your life easier to get the TI so you can be on the same page as them. My daughter missed out on a bit of classroom instruction because she was too busy trying to figure out the Casio.
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No, this one links from one calculator to another. The one that connects to the computer (through USB) looks like this. http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-94327-Graphlink-USB/dp/B00006BXBS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393361764&sr=8-1&keywords=ti+83+usb+connectivity
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I don't understand why you are asking about the cable when they are not advertising the cable at all. Some retailers include the cable as a "Package". The price is right for the quality of this one. This item is almost always on "back order", I would purchase the item before they are sold out. Order the. Cable separately , just make sure you get the heavy duty thick jacket with 3 conductors, 75' average, 100' is plenty and 150' for high roof two story homes. I have installed these for the last 10 years and they are tough.
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Yes, it comes with all the cables. One cable to charge in electrical outlet is also used to connect to the computer..the adapter is removable. This same cable can also be used if you want to hook it up to the newer t.v. sets..just remove the adapter, plug in USB into the t.v. Not sure what you are inquiring about the manual. The basic operation is in the manual but it also comes with a disc that you use in your computer or laptop to view more detail...which Im not a big fan of. I like to have a full manual in hand as I was trying to be more familiar with the camera. Hope I was able to help. Yes, it comes with all the cables. One cable to charge in electrical outlet is also used to connect to the computer..the adapter is removable. This same cable can also be used if you want to hook it up to the newer t.v. sets..just remove the adapter, plug in USB into the t.v. Not sure what you are inquiring about the manual. The basic operation is in the manual but it also comes with a disc that you use in your computer or laptop to view more detail...which Im not a big fan of. I like to have a full manual in hand as I was trying to be more familiar with the camera. Hope I was able to help.
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Thank you for contacting us. You should be able to use the item you are inquiring about for your school work. You should be be able operate the games and programs on the item with no issues. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
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I bought it. The one I have is neither. It looks nickel??? I don't know metals well, but I know it's silver/nickel. It's not golden/brass coloured at all. Also the retractable wire is very thin. (to save space) it's basically a figure 8 shape, but on it's side, thin plastic... It's prone to break if you use the cable and move it around and plug/unplug it a lot. Luckily mines only for computer stuff and behind my setup, but if you have other plans for it, beware.
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No, you don't 'need' to buy it. Especially if this is your first foray into the Arduino. You can do the labs using the USB connection for power, which I what I have done. Later, they will recommend using the 9 volt battery clip which it comes with. If after completing the labs, you decide to truly get hard core into it, you can always purchase a wall power adapter if you have a specific need for it. Most f these labs, you'll run for a minute or two to see that you have it working, and then power off and move onto the next lab. To upload the code you write, you'll be connecting via USB which provides the power while it is connected. No, you don't 'need' to buy it. Especially if this is your first foray into the Arduino. You can do the labs using the USB connection for power, which I what I have done. Later, they will recommend using the 9 volt battery clip which it comes with. If after completing the labs, you decide to truly get hard core into it, you can always purchase a wall power adapter if you have a specific need for it. Most f these labs, you'll run for a minute or two to see that you have it working, and then power off and move onto the next lab. To upload the code you write, you'll be connecting via USB which... » Read More No, you don't 'need' to buy it. Especially if this is your first foray into the Arduino. You can do the labs using the USB connection for power, which I what I have done. Later, they will recommend using the 9 volt battery clip which it comes with. If after completing the labs, you decide to truly get hard core into it, you can always purchase a wall power adapter if you have a specific need for it. Most f these labs, you'll run for a minute or two to see that you have it working, and then power off and move onto the next lab. To upload the code you write, you'll be connecting via USB which provides the power while it is connected. « Show Less
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No. My purchase was used, but a new one will have the cord. The problem with the used ones are they might not have the latest software. It will still function, but is limited to sin,sin-1, cos, cos-1, tan, tan-1. the others need the upgrade. I got the cable off ebay for 6$.
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I believe it is a separate purchase. I was pretty satisfied with it, although I personally think I could have designed it better. I propped it up additionally to optimum configuration, but overall it worked well. I had my calculus book (hardback) on the left; I'd work problems on paper on the right; Upper left was the full-size paperback solutions manual; Upper shelf right I had the TI-84 plus manual and/or the calculator itself. Talk about a workstation.
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When my TI-84 arrived it did not included the USB cord, unit to unit cable, or batteries. The only thing that came was the calculator, case and cover. But I was still satisfied with the purchase.
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You need to be careful on this one- my son has the ES. Some schools will not let you use the calculators with graphing on them! Check with your engineering dept. Also, you might want a different calculator for your math classes. My son has both, but uses the ES for his engineering.
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It is a personal choice. The TI calculators are used much more in American text books. So, you may want to use the nspire.
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Yes, you will need the cable. I already had one...so what you see is what you get