TI-84+ Silver $55 YMMV

[l0cke]

Basically, you add the ti-84
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=493752

Then add something cheap, like pencils or highlighters. I used this ruler
http://www.officedepot.com/ddS...00&N=2527217&An=browse

Go into the cart, click "pick up in store" and then apply coupon code 91796490 for $20 off $100. Make sure to print out the rebate for the calculator!

And yes, you can use the $20 off $100 for anything non-tech

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Great Deal. You can't even find them this cheap used usually.

 

[Raider1284]

what am I missing? http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=493752 shows 115 before the additional $20 rebate. So even with the additional $20 the calculator is still $95!

How are you guys getting it to $55?

 

[Gsai2912]

You have to select the pick up in store option. Once you do that the calculator drops to $99 - $20 coupon code - $25 rebate makes it out to be around $55 before tax.

 

[RBC]

They have fixed the glitch in their system. I got one of these successfully a couple of days ago when the deal was posted on FW. I just tried again and now, after adding the items and successfully applying the coupon, I then choose in-store pick-up - after which I get a message that the TI cannot be picked in store and must be delivered.

 

[lukeb]

Just tried one for myself and was able to get it with in-store pick up (48173 zip). Thanks!

 

[bertythebean]

Hawt.

 

[0roo0roo]

heh i wonder at the profit margins of ti, they've got quite a racket going on there.
the calculators have remained more or less the same since the internet was accessed at 14.4 dude!!!

 

[puffdraggon]

I agree with 0roo0roo. TI is making out like crazy. And you know what? My kids both have been told by their teachers that the TI 84 or the more advanced TI 89 are either highly suggested (required?) for their classes. At least around here, they have the market cornered!

 

[dealmaster00]

Originally posted by: puffdraggon
I agree with 0roo0roo. TI is making out like crazy. And you know what? My kids both have been told by their teachers that the TI 84 or the more advanced TI 89 are either highly suggested (required?) for their classes. At least around here, they have the market cornered!

Well, TI84=TI83 except its a bit faster. The TI89 is definitely a step up, though, it definitely helps with the harder maths.

 

[Raider1284]

TI89 will do your kids hw. The 89 is insane what it can do. With the 89 your can literally plug in the question and it will give you the answer; requires no thinking what-so-ever on the user's part. That's shocking that teachers are recommending that calculator, teachers must be getting real lazy.

 

[jjpmann]

plus tax

 

[l0cke]

Yes, you have to realize that TI has been making the same thing since before the internets, and because of VERY successful marketing they can sell them for prices like $125. Casio makes more advanced graphing calcs (HP too) with color screens and such, for lower prices. But because of the marketing done early on by TI, all the books will refer to TI calcs by name and buttons.

I am going to go pick mine up today.

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: l0cke
Yes, you have to realize that TI has been making the same thing since before the internets, and because of VERY successful marketing they can sell them for prices like $125. Casio makes more advanced graphing calcs (HP too) with color screens and such, for lower prices. But because of the marketing done early on by TI, all the books will refer to TI calcs by name and buttons.

I am going to go pick mine up today.

Well it could be build quality as well. I'm not sure how Casio and HP stacks up, but I've had my TI-86 for over 6 years and it's been great. Paid a full $99 for it and it's definitely lasted through my expectations and more.

And another thing, the TI-89 (last I checked) was NOT allowed on SAT/ACT or state standardized tests. The fact that teachers are recommending them seems really stupid to me, as they won't even be able to use them when they really want to. I got the -86 because it was the most powerful allowed on tests.

 

[l0cke]

I picked mine up yesterday, the guy said the deal was probably a glitch, so now this is a YMMV

 

[esun]

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: l0cke
Yes, you have to realize that TI has been making the same thing since before the internets, and because of VERY successful marketing they can sell them for prices like $125. Casio makes more advanced graphing calcs (HP too) with color screens and such, for lower prices. But because of the marketing done early on by TI, all the books will refer to TI calcs by name and buttons.

I am going to go pick mine up today.

Well it could be build quality as well. I'm not sure how Casio and HP stacks up, but I've had my TI-86 for over 6 years and it's been great. Paid a full $99 for it and it's definitely lasted through my expectations and more.

And another thing, the TI-89 (last I checked) was NOT allowed on SAT/ACT or state standardized tests. The fact that teachers are recommending them seems really stupid to me, as they won't even be able to use them when they really want to. I got the -86 because it was the most powerful allowed on tests.

Not sure about state tests, but they're definitely allowed on the SAT and on AP tests, which are the most common tests that high school students worry about. The TI-89 is a great calculator and very overpowered for high school math (but useful nonetheless). I'd say it's about spot-on (or underpowered) for a math-heavy college degree, though.

 

[anthcla81]

Originally posted by: gorcorps
Well it could be build quality as well. I'm not sure how Casio and HP stacks up, but I've had my TI-86 for over 6 years and it's been great. Paid a full $99 for it and it's definitely lasted through my expectations and more.

Have to agree with this as well. I bought a TI-83 around 1998ish for my math classes in high school. Havent used it in years, but I just found the thing buried in a closet with some other misc stuff, but it still works fine.
I was in office depot the other day, saw the TI-84 silver's on display..had to laugh alittle when they now come with programs that do and show all kinds of stuff, including a periodic table..that's fine for students to use now? I know in high school we had to write our own program chart/table thing to do that stuff, and the teachers didnt seem to like it..surprised to see calcs that have it preloaded now