Reddit reviews TI-Nspire CAS with Touchpad
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Touch it - Easy-glide Touchpad operates like a computer with a mouse.Graph it - The new Scratchpad on the enhanced Home screen allows you to quickly perform calculations and graphs without saving your work.See it - Split screen allows you to see a math problem in different ways - a graph, equation, table, geometric figure or text.The student software enables your home computer to function just like the handheld graphing calculator. So you can use the larger screen to easily create, edit and transfer TI-Nspire documents between computer and handheld.Recharge it - Even though four AAA alkaline batteries are included, you can also choose to purchase the TI-Nspire Rechargeable Battery (sold separately) for extended battery life. It easily charges with the wall adapter that is included in its package, or you can use a USB cable to charge through the computer.
CAS stands for Computer Algebra System. Here's one I just bought.
http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-N2CAS-CLM-2L1/dp/B003EK7O1G/ref=pd_sim_e_3
Nope, most calculators with CAS are banned on tests such as the ACT, SAT, IB and some AP exams. You're in college so you won't have to worry about those exams, but some professors and other exams down the line might not let you use it.
I don't recommend getting the first first model, but if you must get a greyscale Nspire, get the one with a touchpad. or maybe even a TI-89 -- they are used by a lot of engineering students.