TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition |
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| Type | Graphing calculator |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Introduced | 2001 (83+SE) |
| Discontinued | 2004 |
| Successor | TI-84 Plus Silver Edition |
| Calculator | |
| Entry mode | D.A.L. |
| CPU | |
| Processor | Zilog Z80 |
| Frequency | 15 MHz (83+SE) |
| Programming | |
| Programming language(s) |
TI-BASIC Assembly |
| User Memory | 128 kB RAM 1.5 MB flash ROM |
| Other | |
| Power supply | 4 AAA's, 1 CR1616 or CR1620 |
The TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is a newer version of the TI-83 Plus calculator, released in 2001. Its enhancements are 1.5 MB of Flash memory, a dual-speed 6/15 MHz processor, 96 kB of additional RAM (but TI has yet to code support for the entire RAM into an OS), an improved link transfer hardware, a translucent silver case, and more applications preinstalled. This substantial Flash memory increase is significant. Whereas the TI-83+ can only hold a maximum of 10 apps (or more often less, dependent on size), the Silver Edition can hold over 9 times as many. It also includes a USB link cable in the box. It is almost completely compatible with the TI-83 Plus; the only problems that may arise are with programs (i.e. games) that may run too quickly on the Silver Edition or with some programs which have problems with the link hardware. The key layout is the same.
A second version of the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition exists, the ViewScreen™ (VSC) version. It is virtually identical, but has an additional port at the screen end of the rear of the unit, enabling displays on overhead projectors via a cable and panel. In appearance terms, it is similar to the standard TI-83 Plus, but with a silver coloured frame (identical to the standard Silver Edition) around the screen.
The TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is listed on the Texas Instruments website as "discontinued." In April 2004, the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition was replaced by the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. They feature the same processor and the same amount of Flash memory, but the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition features a built in USB port, clock, and changeable faceplates.
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