The *new* Ti-84 Evo

[jacober_calc]

Introducing the *new* Ti-84 Evo. And perhaps I more accurately mean "new." Who I am kidding, we're dealing with Texas Instruments Education; there will never be a truly new.


From mr womp womp on Cemetech:

Here's what we know so far:

- It is the successor to the TI-84 Plus CE Python, and as such, we can expect all the same features software-wise (Graphing, Flash Apps, TI-Basic, Python, etc.) It is yet to be confirmed whether flash apps will be included as an indiscrete part of the OS like the TI-82AEP or if they will continue to be standalone apps.

- Like the TI-84PCE, it will have a rechargeable li-ion battery and color 240x320 TFT LCD.

- It will feature a brand-new ASIC. According to the listing, this processor is said to be "3x faster", which would imply 144 MHz equivalent... more than standard eZ80 implementations. Maybe this will be an ARM processor that both emulates the ez80 and runs the Python interpreter on a single ASIC ?

- It will likely have a USB Type-C port

- It is said to have ”50% more graphing space”, which certainly means they removed the arbitrary border around the graphing area.

- It will feature an Icon-based home screen

The key layout seems to have changed in a few significant ways, which provide clues about calculator functionality:

- Firstly the ON key now features a home icon to go back to the home screen, which is no longer the “calculator” app.

- The X^^-1 key and ^ keys have been merged into a single X^n key, making way for the new <> key. The TI-83 Premium CE has always had this key, which is used to switch between exact and approx answers. This seems to suggest that the Evo could have an exact math engine like the TI-83 Premium CE.

- The APPS key has been replaced with a MathPrint fraction, which had previously been relegated to a 2nd function since OS 5.3.0. The home button will serve a double purpose as an APPS key.
Interestingly, the MODE button has not been removed despite the home screen containing a gear icon. Perhaps these will both lead to the same menu, or there will be a new “settings” menu, distinct from the MODE menu.

While the overall shape of the calculator appears to be the same as the TI-84 Plus CE, it lacks the iconic screen bezel, which means the case plastics have been completely redesigned. Hopefully the new design will fit seamlessly into old TI-84 Plus CE Docking Stations and the slidecases will be interchangeable.

The TI-84 Evo, like its predecessors, is approved for standardized exams, including the ACT®, SAT®, IB®, and AP® courses.

More information:
- Cemetech thread
- Museum of HP Calculators thread
- Ti-Planet thread

All hail the great calculator empire!

Comments

[jonw]

A python interpreted in a calculator? What have I missed all these years??!!