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Originally Posted by mmiller2002

I have a 9th grader this year in advanced geometry. The school suggests a TI-83 ($75), but I see there's a TI-84 ($88) and TI-84 Silver ($117). Any experience with these expensive machines? I figure this will be a 4-year calculator for her. Thanks

Between the 83 and 84, i'd go with the 84. It includes the usb cable as well as some preloaded stuff--Periodic Table, Scheduling Software, and a couple games/puzzles.

Don't know what makes the 84-Silver worth $30 more, so I can't make a recomendation.

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