Texas Instruments TI-NSpire Math and Science Handheld Graphing Calculator Reviews

Ti Nspire

I bought this for my 7th grader and he says he is the first one done in class everyday. They have a classroom set but having his own lets him become more familiar with the calculator and helps him explore the different options on his own.

The idea is good... but

The idea is good. Being able to switch between TI calculators for less $$$ is great. There are a few problems though: 1. Takes forever to load (sure only the first time you use a certain calculator... but it is still annoying if you pop a new one in and...

Can't back up data entered in TI-84 mode

I just bought this for my son since he needed a TI-84 figuring he could start with that keypad and grow into the Nspire keypad. Once I got it home, I discovered that in order to back up data entered in TI-84 mode, you need to purchase a separate cable....