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The TI 84 Evo is the newer graphing calculator update, with USB C charging and mostly the same core functions as other TI 84 models. It is framed as a practical school calculator for Algebra and Precalculus, and the familiar layout should make it easy to use alongside classroom instruction. The main concern is price, since the discount is seen as modest and the Evo is already showing up cheaper elsewhere. A solid refresh if the newer charging and small usability updates matter.
Students whose classes follow the standard TI-84 workflow, because the key functions are nearly identical and teachers usually teach with an 84.
College students who want a familiar graphing calculator with modern charging, because USB-C makes charging easier and the core functions stay the same.
Students who need a calculator that feels meaningfully different for Algebra or Precalculus, because the Evo does virtually nothing different at those levels.
The key functions are nearly identical across TI-84 versions, so students can use it much like an older 84. The Evo mainly adds user-experience updates and a bigger change from the CE than from the core TI-84 workflow.
Some comments point to new units on eBay for about $70-$80, which would make $97 look high. Others note that back-to-school pricing can keep both the Evo and CE on sale, so the value depends on whether you want the newer model now.
It can be used on tests where the TI-Nspire CX is not allowed, including the ACT. That makes it a safer choice for students who need one calculator that works in class and on exams.
My niece just borrowed my TI-83 from 2001 to take some standardized test. The fact that this thing still sells for $100 is absurd. Go on ebay and get one for $20 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_...m570.l1313
Most teachers are still telling kids to get the old 84 CE. The fact that everyone is discounting the brand new Evo so much is telling...it is not selling.
The key functions are nearly identical across versions. Students can easily access a couple youtube videos that discuss the differences. Overall, the new version is a big upgrade from the CE. The sale price doesn't have anything to do with demand, it's back to school and you can find both versions on sale...
The key functions are nearly identical across versions. Students can easily access a couple youtube videos that discuss the differences. Overall, the new version is a big upgrade from the CE. The sale price doesn't have anything to do with demand, it's back to school and you can find both versions on sale...
You can tell that to yourself all you want, as someone who has been a teacher for over 20 years, most kids are not interested in "accessing a youtube video to learn how to use the calculator" - it would just be much easier to buy the calculator that the teacher is using and going to use in class. You say big upgrade - most students in America use this calculator for Algebra and maybe Precalculus and there is virtually nothing at those levels that the Evo is going to do any different.
You can tell that to yourself all you want, as someone who has been a teacher for over 20 years, most kids are not interested in "accessing a youtube video to learn how to use the calculator" - it would just be much easier to buy the calculator that the teacher is using and going to use in class. You say big upgrade - most students in America use this calculator for Algebra and maybe Precalculus and there is virtually nothing at those levels that the Evo is going to do any different.
Well one upgrade that matters to me is that the EVO charges with USB-C, but the CE uses mini-USB.
For parents of teens like me, I don't think you need to buy ti calculators until kids actually ask for one. My kids just use desmos and don't bother with TIs. Apparently desmos is better for sats too.
For parents of teens like me, I don't think you need to buy ti calculators until kids actually ask for one. My kids just use desmos and don't bother with TIs. Apparently desmos is better for sats too.
In high school, no teacher allows kids to use Desmos on a test since you need to go on the internet to access it and it would be too easy to cheat.
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The TI 84 Evo is the newer graphing calculator update, with USB C charging and mostly the same core functions as other TI 84 models. It is framed as a practical school calculator for Algebra and Precalculus, and the familiar layout should make it easy to use alongside classroom instruction. The main concern is price, since the discount is seen as modest and the Evo is already showing up cheaper elsewhere. A solid refresh if the newer charging and small usability updates matter.
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Yes. The TI-84 Evo charges with USB-C, while the older TI-84 CE uses mini-USB. That makes charging easier and avoids needing the older cable type.
The key functions are nearly identical across TI-84 versions, so students can use it much like an older 84. The Evo mainly adds user-experience updates and a bigger change from the CE than from the core TI-84 workflow.
Some comments point to new units on eBay for about $70-$80, which would make $97 look high. Others note that back-to-school pricing can keep both the Evo and CE on sale, so the value depends on whether you want the newer model now.
It can be used on tests where the TI-Nspire CX is not allowed, including the ACT. That makes it a safer choice for students who need one calculator that works in class and on exams.
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