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You might think that, but high schools in the United States are largely still using these devices, even purchasing new ones.

At the university I work at, these calculators are a common item on students' desks because graphing calculators are verboten (until calculus II).

> References TI-83 or TI-84 feel dated

Yeah ... you would not believe how entrenched these are. Mobile phones are not allowed during testing, so they just stick with old faithful.

Also look up the current prices for TI-84s ... it is ridiculous considering the worlds current status with hardware.

> References TI-83 or TI-84 feel dated.

Now I feel dated. I think there are a few of these still circulating through the younger branches of my family.