Author Topic: TI-Nspire rant (Read 11671 times)

Netham45 · « **on:** April 10, 2007, 03:30:00 am »

Well... Lets start here.

http://www.ti-nspire.com/tools/nspire/features/84_compat.html

"Operate the TI-Nspire handheld, with TI-84 Plus Keypad snapped in, side-by-side and keystroke-for-keystroke with existing TI graphing calculators. (The TI-Nspire CAS handheld does not include the TI-84 Plus Keypad.)" -- wtf?

"*The TI-84 Plus Keypad is not included or compatible with the TI-Nspire CAS handheld." -- haha!

"The TI-Nspire CAS handheld does not include the snap-in TI-84 Plus Keypad, which is compatible exclusively with the TI-Nspire handheld."(http://www.ti-nspire.com/tools/nspire/features/nspire_cas.html) -- HIPOCRITS!(sp?)

"TI Connect™ software. You can still transfer data back-and-forth between handheld and computer. Capture graphing calculator screen images and download StudyCards, operating system updates, software applications (Apps) and more. Simply link to the computer using the TI-84 Plus Keypad's I/O port." -- wait, so they basically put an 84 in this 'keypad' and they're using the Nspires display? Im scared.

This just looks stupid. I mean, WTF?! it's not compatable. It's compatable. :wacko:

Im scared.

tifreak · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2007, 04:37:00 am »

Umm, hello? Was your brain not working when you wrote this?

The CAS software takes up the available memory that the 84+ emulation gives. It says that plain as day in there. They are releasing 2 calculators.

So why did you make this post?? And why is it in the calculator discussion, if you are just going to "rant" about it??

KermMartian · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2007, 04:46:00 am »

You have to start your brain before you engage your mouth/fingers. As Dan said, it clearly states different models, the TI-NSpire and the TI-NSpire CAS. The CAS version has a CAS but no 84+ support, while the non-CAS version trades the CAS for an 84+ keyboard and support.

Liazon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2007, 10:52:00 am »

So go for CAS model if you're interested in buying/developing? I guess we'll have to wait and see...

Insanity · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2007, 11:51:00 am »

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QUOTE (Netham45)

"The TI-Nspire CAS handheld does not include the snap-in TI-84 Plus Keypad, which is compatible exclusively with the TI-Nspire handheld."(http://www.ti-nspire.com/tools/nspire/features/nspire_cas.html) -- HIPOCRITS!(sp?)

Hypocrites.

rivereye · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2007, 02:11:00 pm »

yeah, what were to you thinking when you posted this? There are two versions of the hardware, one with CAS, one without.

Netham45 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2007, 02:41:00 am »

oops, missed the CAS there.

Fallen Ghost · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:18:00 pm »

Which I guess means that all current programs for the Z80 shall work on the non-cas version. Sweet move from TI.

AaroneusTheGreat · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:14:00 am »

Sorry for necroposting but seriously, you should read this.

Aaron,

Thank you for contacting Texas Instruments.

I regret to inform you that the TI-Nspire family handhelds do not
support programming at this time. I apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause. You can find more information on the TI-Nspire family products
at the below URL:

http://www.ti-nspire.com/tools/nspire/index.html

You can visit our Technology Discussion Groups to communicate with
other people who share similar interests. You can also post questions, find
answers, and share your knowledge. Please see the following website.

http://www-s.ti.com/cgi-bin/discuss/sdbmes...pen=calculators

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,

Tiffany Cunningham
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QUOTE

I regret to inform you that the TI-Nspire family handhelds do not
support programming at this time.

This may mean they could rewrite the OS to support basic eventually, but as of now. No programming what so ever.

This kind of sucks. I'm not going to buy it now.

DJ Omnimaga · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2007, 10:08:00 am »

same here, but from what i seen this calc seems to be meant more for teachers atm

AaroneusTheGreat · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2007, 11:26:00 am »

Yea but even when I was in public school the teachers would help you write programs for math class, I even taught a class once on programming calcs while I was in middle school.

(the teachers asked me to come in during my normal math class a few times and kind of lecture and step by step help the students build the math programs.)

DJ Omnimaga · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:29:00 pm »

true, this suck a lot that you cant even make your math program for the nspire yet

JonimusPrime · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2007, 01:08:00 pm »

YOU can make math functions but they can only output numbers they can't interface with either the home or graph screen. the functions are set up like on the 89/92/v200

DJ Omnimaga · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2007, 01:48:00 pm »

i see

AaroneusTheGreat · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2007, 03:33:00 pm »

Lame. Pure and simple. What was TI thinking? They sparked a whole programming community with their products in the past. What's up with this move?

Author Topic: TI-Nspire rant (Read 11671 times)

Liazon

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