Hm, well I didn't explicity ask for a new license or for the current one to be deactivated, but hey the other stuff works just as well/better. It broke itself on the other computer anyway so what's to say that wouldn't happen on this one?

I just got a new computer yesterday and have the same problem :p

I don't really need the emulator part of the student software, so would tilp be pretty good for file transfer and stuff?

You could also use TI's Computer Link software.

well folks,
ti support finally responded back to me, and unfortunately it not what i wanted to hear. this calculator is going back.

cheers folks


Tam,

Thank you for contacting Texas Instruments.

I understand that you have questions about how to activate your TI-Nspire student software on a second computer. I will be more than happy to answer your questions about the activation process for the software and its license agreement.

The software that comes free with the handheld is designed to be installed and activated on a single computer. Per the license agreement it is not transferable. If you activated it on one computer and wish to have it on a second computer you will need to purchase a new license for that computer.

As an alternative you may download and install the free TI-Nspire computer link software. This software allows for transferring of TI-Nspire documents to and from the computer but will not allow you to open and work on the documents on your computer. To download the software please visit the link below.

http://education.ti.com/calculators/downloads/US/Software/Search/Results?cp=7&ac=9

Below is a list of available configurations along with their suggested retail price if you wish to purchase a new license.

• TI-Nspire student software - 365 day subscription - $27.50
• TI-Nspire student software - perpetual license- $112.00
• TI-Nspire CAS student software - 365 day subscription - $29.50
• TI-Nspire CAS student software - perpetual license- $119.00

You may purchase it from Texas Instruments directly by visiting the link below.

http://epsstore.ti.com/

You may also contact one of your Product Dealers and see if you may be able to get a better value by visiting the link below.

http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductSingle/purchase_dealer.html

We want you to be completely satisfied with your technology purchase. The Knowledge Base provides useful resources to answer questions, example calculations, and other information. The Knowledge Base is accessible to you 24/7.

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I hope that you find this information helpful. If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to send me an email.

Warmest Regards,

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---- Original Message ----
hi,
i just recently purchase a ti nspire cx cas and used the provided activation code for the connect software on my mac laptop. however, i'm looking to upgrade to a newer laptop in a few months, can i have the activation code deactivated on my old laptop and transfer it to my new laptop?

thanks

Tam

Well I must say it's a friendly answer and it looks like he did quite some effort. Probably all he could do. The thing is, he probably isn't allowed to let you install it on another computer for free. Also they can't check if you're telling the truth. It's sad that this happened but it looks like there isn't really anything more you can do.

The student software is probably a lot faster than any of the Emulators, and it has better integration with the OS, like copy and paste.

Yeah TI clearly didn't think when they designed that license system. It's totally retarded that they didn't take the fact that people might switch computers in mind. They should at least do like Apple and allow you to revoke the rights to use the license on your old computer like how you can connect your iPod to 10 computers but remove computers from the list once they're no longer in use.


I would have said to sell your calc and get a Casio PRIZM instead, which is far cheaper than a TI-Nspire, but their emulator software is about $100 more expensive than the TI-Nspire student software