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1980-2004

(since April 22, 1997)

Last Update: August 18, 2021 -- THE CURTA REFERENCE


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1981

TI’s first solar-powered handheld calculator debuts.
TI harnesses the energy of the sun with the TI-1766, bringing to market its first solar-powered handheld calculator.

1987

TI releases its first calculator designed with teacher assistance.
The TI-12 Math Explorer — the first TI calculator designed in partnership with teachers to meet the needs of elementary and middle-school classrooms — is introduced.

1990

TI unveils its first graphing calculator.
Designed for use in algebra and precalculus courses, the TI-81 graphing calculator becomes the industry leader in handheld graphing technology.

1994

TI introduces the CBL™ data collection device.
The Calculator-Based Laboratory (CBL™) System — a portable and versatile data-collection device for math and science — opens the door for students to collect and analyze real data in the classroom.

1995

TI launches its first calculator with a built-in Computer Algebra System (CAS).
The revolutionary TI-92 tool with a built-in Computer Algebra System (CAS) combines the power of a computer lab and the independence of a calculator with many capabilities that had been available only in computers and mathematics software.

1996

TI introduces a graphing calculator that supports statistics and finance.
TI adds advanced functionality for statistics and finance to the TI-82 graphing calculator by introducing the TI-83 graphing calculator, which becomes a popular programming platform for students.

1998

TI integrates Flash™ ROM technology into its calculators.
With the incorporation of state-of-the-art Flash™ ROM memory into the TI-73 Explorer™ and TI-89 Titanium graphing calculators, students can upgrade the software on their calculators and customize them by adding apps.

1999

TI releases the TI-83 Plus graphing calculator.
Updated with Flash™ ROM technology, new applications and six times the memory of the popular TI-83, the easy-to-use TI-83 Plus graphing calculator lets students graph and compare functions, as well as perform data plotting and analysis using TI’s handheld CBL™ device.

2004

TI introduces the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator In a progression from the TI-83 Plus, the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator offers improved connectivity by adding a USB port, allowing for direct data transfer between computers and calculators. Other enhancements include a high contrast LCD display, faster processor, more memory, an internal clock and available kickstand.

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Refrences

1986-1987 Electronics Buyer's Guide
1983/84 Buyer's Guide for Computers
1982/83 Buyer's Guide
Markline Winter 1983 Business Buyer's Guide
Markline Fall 1982
Markline Summer 1982
Markline Spring 1982
Markline Winter 1982
Markline Fall 1981
Markline Spring 1981
Markline Winter 1981
Markline Xmas 1980
Markline Fall 1980
Markline Spring 1980
Markline Winter 1980
Computique Vol.5 ~1980
Computique Vol.4 ~1979
Markline Fall 1979
Markline Spring 1979
Markline Aug-Dec 1977
Calculator Selector 1981/82 - A Consumer's Buying Guide for Electronics
Texas Instruments Electronic Calcuators 1981 (Jan-June)
Texas Instruments Educational Products 1981 (Jan-June)
Texas Instruments Electronic Calcuators 1982
Texas Instruments 1990 Personal Information Products
Elek-Tek, Inc Vol V
Elek-Tek, Inc Vol VI
Elek-Tek, Inc Vol VII
Elek-Tek, Inc Vol 11
Elek-Tek, Inc Vol 14 ~ 1986
Elek-Tek, Inc Vol 17 - 1989 (10th year)
EduCalc 1996 #73, #72, #71
EduCalc 1995 #70, #69, #66
EduCalc 1994 #64, #63, #62
EduCalc 1993 #61, #60, #59, #58
EduCalc 1992 #57, #55
EduCalc 1991 #53, #52, #51
EduCalc 1990 #50, #49, #48, #47
EduCalc 1989 #45
EduCalc 1988 #40, #38
EduCalc 1987 #36, #35, #34
EduCalc 1986 #33, #32, #31, #30
EduCalc 1985 #28, #27, #25




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