TI-30X IIS Review
4.6/5.0
(21) reviews•
Price Range:$100 - $150 (for the 10-pack kit)
At a Glance
Our Verdict
8/10
Best for
Middle and high school students, general scientific calculations, and classroom sets.
Value
Excellent
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Overview
The Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS is a highly popular and reliable scientific calculator, widely adopted in middle and high school education. Its two-line display, dual power source, and comprehensive set of basic scientific functions make it a robust choice for students and general users requiring standard mathematical and scientific computations. The 'Teacher Kit' offers a convenient bulk purchase option for educational institutions.
Detailed Review
Key Features
- Two-line display (entry line on top, result on bottom)
- Equation Recall for reviewing and editing previous entries
- Dual power (solar and battery)
- Fraction calculations and conversions
- Basic statistics (one- and two-variable)
- Trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan, and inverses)
- Logarithmic and exponential functions
- Constants and conversions
- Approved for use on SAT, ACT, and AP exams
Reasons to Buy
- Reliable and durable for daily use
- Intuitive two-line display for easy input and review
- Dual power source ensures consistent operation
- Comprehensive set of essential scientific functions
- Approved for major standardized tests (SAT, ACT, AP)
- Excellent value, especially in bulk for classrooms (Teacher Kit)
- Widespread familiarity and support in educational environments
Reasons to Avoid
- Lacks advanced features like graphing or programming
- Not suitable for higher-level mathematics (calculus, linear algebra) requiring CAS or advanced graphing
- Display is not 'natural textbook' format like some competitors
- Individual unit cost might be slightly higher than some budget alternatives if not buying in bulk
Technical Specifications
- display type
- Two-line LCD
- screen size
- n/a (displays 11-digit scrollable entry and 10-digit answer with 2-digit exponent)
- battery type
- CR2032
- power source
- Solar and Battery (Dual Power)
- number of functions
- 250+
- programming capability
- no
- graphing capability
- no
- CAS
- no
- connectivity
- None
- dimensions
- Approximately 6.0 x 3.2 x 0.6 inches (15.2 x 8.1 x 1.5 cm)
- weight
- Approximately 4.8 ounces (136 g)
- build quality
- Durable plastic casing and keys, designed for classroom use.
At a Glance
Our Verdict
8/10
Best for
Middle and high school students, general scientific calculations, and classroom sets.
Value
Excellent
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