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Feb 01, 2017
My best friend in Algebra 1. Has some flaws but aren't too bad
8 of 8 found this helpful The TI Nspire CX CAS is my best friend in Algebra 1, and it will continue to be for my future math classes. Has the tools I need for solving for variable when I'm too lazy and can also download emulators and games with Ndless. It's good in my scenario because the only electronics allowed out is calculator and laptop, in normal circumstances, and only calculators in test, so I could kill time when I'm done with math quizzes. IMO I think it's the best graphing calculator Texas Instruments has to offer, and it only came out 6 years ago. Definitely has more functions and operations than the TI-84+CE and the TI Nspire CX. The operations could take a couple of clicks to get to, but there are tons of possible operations. The arrow pad (I don't know what it's called) also serves as a mouse when you slide your finger on it, which is useful when you're new to the interface. Later on you can learn button combinations to do things faster. This thing has it all, even a built-in table of elements. You can import pictures into it as well, and it has a text editor for storing notes. If you download Ndless on this, you can do way more things than just view photos, do Math, or write notes. Ndless allows you to download native programs/apps onto the calculator, such as math extensions (more tools for Math), games (they aren't groundbreaking games due to hardware limitations but they're good enough), MP3/AVI video players,(although they and the video take up a lot of space and you can't hear sound. keep in mind the calculator only has 100MB of storage which is even less than the average flashdrive) and even emulators for things like the Gameboy Advance or SNES. You would have to connect it to a PC and download it, though. Sadly, the calculator does not come with speakers or even a headphones port, so sound isn't supported on it unless you get really technical, and even then the sound is really limited in both quality and in what programs can use it. A downside to this calculator that might be a problem for me in the future is that this calculator is so advanced that the ACT test does not allow them. SATs do, however allow these calculators and even my Algebra quizzes allow them.
TL;DR
Pros:
-Multipurpose allows the calculator to be used for more than just mathematics
-Battery can last for a month on a single full charge
-Significant storage increase. 100MB of digital storage compared to the latest TI-84+CE's 3MBs of digital storage.
-Games and emulators can be downloaded on it with Ndless, such as Flappy Bird, GBA/GBC and SNES/NES emulators. (This requires a teensy bit of software tinkering but shouldn't be too hard and no bricking has been reported)
-64MB of RAM allows impassable amount of calculations to be stored in memory, even when turned off.
-Includes Text Editor for writing notes
-Includes a photo viewer and allows photos to be graphed (it also comes with some photos in the box)
-Has a mouse interface for those familiar with Unix operating systems
-Looks professional
-Thin design
-CAS (Computer Algebra System) allows you to input a variable and tell you the value of it or simplifies it
-3D graphing!
-Color display
Cons:
-The menus and functions could get a little getting used to
-People who have had a TI-84 or similar model will think this is significantly different
-The buttons could take a little force to push
-Isn't allowed on ACT tests (because it's too advanced)
-Takes a while just to do a simple operation. Not too long, but still wastes about 5 secs every time
-Screen is a bit sensitive to scratches (screen protectors for this cost about ~$10-$12)
-Takes half a minute for the thing to boot when it's turned off. Sleep mode boots it significantly faster but wastes battery
-No speakers or headphone jack, which means no sound comes from the calculator
-This model might be too 'new' for Math classes, as most schools are still stuck in time with the old TI-83 or TI-84 models. Even textbooks denote pictures of the older models. You'll have to teach yourself how to use it on your own
-Battery isn't too accessible, so if it runs dry during a test... just keep it charging the night before and you should be fine, though.