Re: TI 85 vs TI 86


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Re: TI 85 vs TI 86



I know of nothing that the 85 can do that the 86 can't.  Perhaps your
professor doesn't know as much as he thinks about using the 85.  Keep
the 86.  Read the manual if you have to, so you know how everything works.

>I've just started tech math 1 in College.  I'm not familiar with
>graphing calculators much.  My professor told me to go get a TI-85.
>When I went to the store, they didn't have any, but cut me a deal on a
>TI-86 which said on the package it was an enhanced 85.  Now I'm
>finding some compatibility problems.  The things the professor says to
>do, doesn't work on my calculator.  So far I've been able to figure it
>out, or get help from someone who knows.  My thirty days isn't up on
>this calculator.  I'm wondering if I should take it back, and get a
>85?