TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Is This Year's Must Have Tool for Back-to-School

DALLAS, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of teens head back to school this fall, parents nationwide will be looking for ways to help their children get ahead in the classroom. A graphing calculator will be on the shopping list for many middle and high school students -- and the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, the newest graphing calculator from Texas Instruments, will accommodate their needs.

Get the Most Value for Your Back-to-School Budget: Choose the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition

• Fully loaded with 30 preloaded educational programs for middle and high school math and science -- plus productivity software, like an organizer, to-do list and contact list
• Connect quickly and easily to any computer and to equipment many teachers use in class for student presentations and collaborative learning, using the graphing calculator's built-in USB port and included cable
• The device grows with your child through high school and college -- with enough memory to hold up to 94 educational applications, and it's fully upgradeable so you can download the newest operating system and applications, all at http://www.education.ti.com
• The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is a portable study aid with built-in StudyCards(TM) App that your child can use to enhance study anywhere, anytime
• Many state and college entrance exams recommend or require a graphing calculator -- your child will be better prepared for exams if they learn to use a graphing calculator now
• Durable construction stands up to typical teen use

Remember the "Coolness Factor"

• The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition proves that education can be cool -- and cool products stand a much better chance of making it into the backpack and practicing hands on a daily basis
• Teens love the sleek, ergonomic design and customizable features
• Personalize the look with colorful, interchangeable faceplates & slidecase covers
• A customizable start-up menu lets teens program and choose pictures, applications and text for the welcome screen
• Customize the device by downloading more educational applications from TI or other educational websites or write your own programs
• choosing tools you can use inside and outside the classroom

Choose the Trusted Choice: TI

• Texas Instruments is the trusted choice among teachers, parents and students -- more than 20 million students and teachers in the U.S. and Canada use a TI educational product every school day
• Texas Instruments is the leader in graphing handheld technology*
• Texas Instruments develops products with input from teachers, students and parents to create technology that engages students, deepens learning, and reinforces key concepts in math and science
• Parents and students can tap into Texas Instruments for product support through 1-800-TI-CARES, instructional books and videos, and even online discussion groups for homework help

To learn more about the newest graphing calculator from Texas Instruments, the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, please contact Lora Friedrichsen at (972) 308-9138 or lfriedrichsen@golinharris.com .