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Originally Posted by Ownaginatios
I don't see the point of buying a calculator such as a TI-84. Computers produce much clearer graphs and have a lot more features.
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Because a computer won't fit in your pocket protector. :p
Actually you'd be surprised...like sure you could use Maple or Mathematica (which costs an arm and a leg by the way), but I've heard of so many people using a TI-emulator to do their graphing calculator stuff...personally, I've only got bad things to say about Maple, haha.
I guess it's because the interface is relatively straight-forward.
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EDIT: By the way, your TI calculator can still be rather useful. The McMaster standard calculator does absolutely no graphing (but otherwise it's actually quite good!) so if you're in a math course and are really confused about sketching a curve for your homework problems, you can get a good look and such.
Those calculators simply aren't allowed on
tests and I'm sure you could see why.