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Ti-nspire Cas Graphing Calc | 
| Brand: Texas Instruments
Category: CE
List Price: $170.99
Buy New: $156.99
You Save: $14.00 (8%)
Rating:  22 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 6.7 x 1.9
MPN: NSCAS/PWB/1L1
Model: NSCAS/PWB/1L1
UPC: 033317200665
EAN: 0033317190683
ASIN: B000QSX9EK
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Advanced graphing calculator ideal for classroom use | | • | See multiple representations of a problem individually or together on a single screen | | • | Dynamically link representations of a problem to see how changes to one affect others | | • | Grab and move graphed functions in real time to observe relationships and patterns | | • | Can be used on the PSAT and SAT college entrance exams and on AP tests |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The TI-Nspire CAS handheld and computer software has all the functionality of TI-Nspire technology plus built-in CAS (Computer Algebra System) capabilities. Explore, evaluate and simplify expressions, numeric problems and variables symbolically. Experience all the functionality of TI-Nspire technology plus built-in CAS capabilities, which provides the ability to explore, evaluate and simplify expressions, numeric problems and variables symbolically. The TI-Nspire CAS handheld does not include the snap-in TI-84 Plus Keypad, which is compatible exclusively with the TI-Nspire handheld. White box.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 A goog learning tool December 22, 2008
Emilio M. Dominguez Adan (Roanoke, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best machine for learning and understanding maths and geometry I have seen. There isn't any similar in the market.
If you are looking for a calculator for engineering I recomend you to buy TI89T instead of TI-nspire. I suppose that TI will release new OS version including more functionalities.
 Converted me from HP calculator to TI (great for education) November 20, 2008
Adam Rachlin (Freehold, New Jersey USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have owned the TI-NSpire CAS calculator for about two weeks (purchased in early November 2008). Let me begin, by saying if you truly are a "math person", and like seeing symbolic calculations, then I would recommend the TI-NSpire with CAS technology over the regular TI-NSpire.
Being an engineer and also a math and physics tutor, I am absolutely impressed with TI's committment to the educational market. It is not fair to even call this technology a calculator, but rather a very small computer. It is comparible to running MathCAD with graphical representation on a handheld, although less powerful. I really like the concept of "pages" and "problems" to create educational solutions. It is like having a "live" text book in your hand, and the ability to create educational content is unlimited. You can link variables between pages and create dynamic learning content. The "split" screen option, being able to create graphs on one side of a split screen, and the polynomial function on the other, change variable, and then see graphic impact of the change is truly remarkable in terms of educational value.
Besides the calculator, TI has a complete website where people can create their own educational content that you can download for free! As a result, TI is encouraging a very strong educational user group to develop around this product/technology. I personally believe TI has shown some real innovation, and it is obvious they are committed to the educational market ...... great busines decision.
Like any new technology, there are some initial drawbacks, and it is mostly design related which I'm sure TI will correct in the future, but keeps me from giving it 5 stars in my review. Although the graphics screen is large and high resolution (can create very complicated "clear" looking graphs) it suffers from poor visibility when you look "off axis" from the screen. May I be so bold to suggest to TI's design team that you incorporate a "backlit" screen. I would gladly pay $20 more for the product just for this feature, and the user could turn it "on" or "off" by choice as a battery conservation measure. In addition, although a valiant attempt at a keyboard user interface", the current layout has much to be desired. Yes, I've gotten use to it, but I spend way too much time looking for buttons and functions.
All in all, it is a great product and I have incorporated it when tutoring calculus, especially the symbolic integration feature.
An incredible calculator!!! November 13, 2008
B. Wright
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Based on the somewhat negative reviews, I almost didn't buy this calculator. I'm really glad I took the chance. I've been using a TI-89 Titanium for calculus and statistics/probability ... and the TI-nspire CAS is an incredible improvement. I don't "program" the calculator or use it with my PC--both areas where I understand the 89 has some advantages. For my needs, though, this calculator is fast, easy to use, and has a great display and graphing capabilities!
Handheld Solution Manual October 22, 2008
Michael Fleming (Austin, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased this item a few months ago. I'm currently taking calculus, and wanted a reference tool to solve more of the difficult problems that were not explained in the solutions manual. I didn't really listen to the negative reviews about the product on this site, and honestly I'm glad I didn't...this is a powerful tool. I guess my only complaint is I would like to import and export data from Excel into the Spreadsheet program on the calculator. I haven't figured out how to do this yet.
Don't plan on bringing this thing on test day...it solves everything, including simplifying trig identities, graphs inequalities and piecewise functions.
Another cool features is the SI unit capability. For example, you can save variables with units, like x can equal 1 Volt. Divide this by 1 Amp, and the calculator displays Ohms! Pretty powerful tool.
Recommended buy for anyone needing the real answer to math problems.
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