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Texas Instruments TI 30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator
Last Updated: October 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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For Kids
117school, high school, college, math, grade
+99%
" ... Great product for the price and my daughter uses it quite often ... "
" ... My daughter liked it works good for her since she is in algebra 1 honors ... "
" ... Bought for my son to use in his algebra class. ... "
" ... Was recommended by her teacher. ... "
" ... I got this calculator for my daughter and she's very happy with it. ... "
" ... Good for middle school and maybe for high school. ... Easy to use as per my 13 year old daughter. ... "
" ... perfect kids love them ... "
" ... This was for Grandson in high school. ... He carries it every day to school. ... "
Ease of Use
66calculator, easy, easy to learn, learn to use, user friendly
+97%
-3%
" ... Lots of functions and easy to read. ... "
" ... Much easier to use than I had anticipated. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and it helps me a lot. ... "
" ... Loves it and is easy to understand how to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and has all the bells and whistles needed for algebra, geometry and trigonometry. ... "
" ... Easy to learn and use. ... "
" ... Made statistics much easier ... "
" ... Easy to use and like the way each step is displayed in an equation. ... "
Display Clarity
32display, math, calculator, view, fractions
+84%
-16%
" ... When you take the GED test they will have an on screen calculator exactly like ... "
" ... I like that it keeps the steps to the current math problem on the screen display. ... "
" ... The ability to follow the steps in the problem on the screen is a very nice feature. ... "
" ... Can test equations and answers on LCD screen. ... "
" ... Multiline display helps one to input the equation the natural way one would write on paper. ... "
" ... I like the larger screen that allows you to see fractions. ... "
" ... I love the display and the simplicity of it, as well as the fairly cheap price. ... "
" ... Multiview screen is awesome. ... "
Product Reliability
24working, using, calculator, months, stopped working
+58%
-42%
" ... His first day of school was 9/5/18 and as of 9/19/18 his calculator is no longer working. ... "
" ... The second has lasted for 6 years including 4.5 years of college while studying to get a bachelors in mechanical engineering. ... "
" ... Now halfway through the school year it works well and does what it needs to do. ... "
" ... The last one I had lasted my brother and I at least 7-8 years until I lost it recently! ... "
" ... It does fractions and I think this will last for his math journey for a few years. ... "
" ... Worked right out of package, just as expected ... "
" ... In short I've had this bad boy for a few years and it's still kickin'. ... "
" ... It works well and served its purpose. ... "
Price
24worth the money, quality, calculator, reasonable, worth
+96%
-4%
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Pretty Good for the price ... "
" ... Functional and great price. ... "
" ... Great calculator for the price. ... "
" ... Bought this to use while getting my GED, it was worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worked perfect and was a great price ... "
" ... Worked perfect and was a great price ... "
" ... It's interface is the best for the price. ... "
Apps
19calculus, math class, math, graphing, root
+100%
" ... I like the calculator. ... "
" ... It doesn't graph or do much in the way of calculus, but in my experience you'll never need to use a calculator like that outside of a high school math setting. ... "
" ... This calculator does all of the basic things you need it to do well. ... "
" ... I really like the calculator. ... "
" ... Fraction functions and exact answers are what save me in engineering courses. ... "
" ... Good calculator if you need one for math class, works well. ... "
" ... This calculator gives you the ability to set up calculations that you could usually only do on a programmable graphing calculator. ... "
" ... This calculator got me through collage algebra and calculus. ... "
Overall performance
18done, gets the job, calculator, class, perfect
+100%
" ... Still doing its job. ... "
" ... It's not a heavy-duty graphing calculator but it gets the job done and has some modest capacity for storing history. ... "
" ... Using this for my college stats class, does the job fine! ... "
" ... Works and does the job for my algebra class. ... "
" ... It gets the job done ... "
" ... Still doing its job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... does the job ... "
Marketplace
17described, works, picture, thank, shown
+100%
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Not as bright colored as in the picture but works great and looks great! ... "
" ... Genuine new in box product . ... "
" ... This is the 3rd one we've bought from Amazon. ... "
" ... just like the picture ... "
" ... Thank god for amazon prime! ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Controls
15keys, calculator, button, screen, press
+67%
-33%
" ... Buttons feel good, not too small. ... "
" ... Keys have a good tactile feel. ... "
" ... Buttons feel durable and it fulfills it’s function. ... "
" ... Keys are easy to press. ... "
" ... Probably good for 3rd through 7th grade-ish, Nice two line display and awesome decimal to fraction switcheroo function. ... "
" ... I don't know how I ever lived without a fraction button on a calculator. ... "
" ... Every TI Calculator model has keys arranged a bit differently. ... "
" ... In order to do all the advanced options that calculators can do, it would be most helpful to press the exact same buttons that the teacher is pressing. ... "
Delivery
14time, mail, described, delivery, box
+79%
-21%
" ... Arrived as advertised and on time. ... "
" ... prompt delivery, good value, works as described ... "
" ... However, everything works as expected and new in box. ... Genuine new in box product . ... "
" ... Arrived as described ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Delivered right on time. ... "
" ... Not to mention she ordered it online & in a couple days it arrived in mail ... "
" ... However, everything works as expected and new in box. ... "
Features
11features, useful, simple, need, many
+100%
" ... The MultiView is a cool feature your problems look exactly as it does in the study manual. ... "
" ... It has many useful functions. ... "
" ... Bought it for my mom who needed it for simple math functions. ... "
" ... Bought it for my mom who needed it for simple math functions. ... "
" ... Great simple calculator if you don't need graphing function. ... "
" ... Probably good for 3rd through 7th grade-ish, Nice two line display and awesome decimal to fraction switcheroo function. ... "
" ... Very impressed with all the functions ! ... "
" ... I remember using the old led versions. ... "
Comfort
9well, keys, hands, favorite, best
+89%
-11%
" ... Holding up well. ... "
" ... Probably my second favorite calculator right before my TI-84. ... "
" ... The natural way of entering the formula makes this calculator the best for anyone. ... "
" ... Keys have a good tactile feel. ... "
" ... School required this exact style calculator and it works. ... "
" ... It's small and lightweight unlike graphing calculators, and it's easy on the eyes as well. ... "
" ... Hands down best calculator. ... "
Product As Described
8works, picture, shown, exactly
+100%
" ... just like the picture ... "
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... Not as bright colored as in the picture but works great and looks great! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Returns
6item, defective
-100%
" ... Item is defective and they dont accept returns. ... "
" ... The product is sufficient and as advertised, however it is not eligible for return. ... I am unable to return this so now I have two. ... "
" ... Will probably go to local store to buy another and just test it in the parking lot so if it is defective I can return it on the spot. ... "
" ... Bought by mistake, and was not allowed to return. ... "
" ... One star for not allowing a return. ... "
" ... I would return this if I didn't need it for my class tomorrow. ... "
Size
6small, size, lightweight, well, packaging
+100%
" ... It is small, durable and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's small and lightweight unlike graphing calculators, and it's easy on the eyes as well. ... "
" ... It is a good size to carry around school and he uses it all the time in his 7th grade math class. ... "
" ... Packaging was secure and appropriate size. ... "
" ... Super easy to use and not as bulky as I thought it was going to be ... "
As Gift
5+100%
" ... Gift for my granddaughter ... "
" ... I actually have been buying them as birthday presents for my girlfriend, her dad and some of my friends. ... "
" ... was a gift ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift and the person I gave it to," loved it". ... "
" ... Gift for someone else ... "
Color
5different, blue, would, pink, liked
+80%
-20%
" ... I love the color scheme of the blue and white one. ... "
" ... I mean really does everyone know how to properly use a graphing calculator in color? ... "
" ... I would have purchased a different product that had a similar color, but I went with Texas Instruments since I liked the color and they're a supposedly more reputable brand. ... "
" ... Bought two, one pink and one blue. ... "
Fit
5easily, case, well, around
+80%
-20%
" ... Holding up well. ... "
" ... It does everything she needs for her classes and is small enough to easily slip into her little back pack. ... "
" ... Has top case included and shuts easily. ... "
" ... The case slides on and off with ease while remaining securely fit. ... "
Design
5pink, blue
+100%
" ... Look for one use before buying new. ... "
" ... I picked it based just on the color and look, but my daughter absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... It adds and stuff ... "
" ... Bought two, one pink and one blue. ... "
Build Quality
5easy to use, case, easy, durable, calculator
+100%
" ... My last TI has mysteriously grown legs and ran away. ... I like that feature because it makes putting it in a case less prone to scratches and keeps it protected. ... "
" ... These things never break! ... "
" ... My old TI-10 was expensive in the 1980's - this is a reasonable price for a sturdy, easy to read calculator that can work quadratic equations. ... "
Pedometer
4step, feature, screen, easy to use
+100%
" ... She hasn't missed a step ... "
" ... She likes it because it converts decimals to fractions saving her a few steps in her algebra class. ... "
" ... Easy to use and like the way each step is displayed in an equation. ... "
" ... The ability to follow the steps in the problem on the screen is a very nice feature. ... "
Defective Delivery
4item, defective
-100%
" ... Item is defective and they dont accept returns. ... "
" ... I received an unsealed package and contains nothing inside. ... "
" ... I received an unsealed package and contains nothing inside. ... "
" ... Arrived damaged and paid extra since it is needed for a test. ... "
Screen Protection
4case, one, new
+25%
-75%
" ... Comparing the two, there is something not right with the screen on the new one when it came out of the package (there is a shadow of all the pixels staying lit constantly). ... "
" ... The pigments have become fragmented and you can’t see the numbers on the screen. ... "
" ... After about 4 months, the internal screen cracked and 1/3 of the screen was not visible. ... "
Battery Life
4batteries, works, power, need, love
+100%
" ... Works great - and love that it's solar so I don't need to worry about batteries. ... "
" ... It has ambient light solar power (battery saver). ... "
" ... Came with batteries and is also solar powered. ... "
" ... Works great, love that I dont need batteries for it! ... "
Setup
3test, math, class
+67%
-33%
" ... Purchased for Math class exactly what i needed thanks. ... "
" ... just what i needed to take a state test! ... "
Keyboard
3calculator, would, keys, keyboard
+67%
-33%
" ... Keys have a good tactile feel. ... "
" ... I would recommend this for any college student needing a strong, functional calculator but doesn't want to spend a lot on unnecessary functionality. ... "
Device Compatibility
3+100%
" ... This really came in handy and it's very comparable to the higher priced devices. ... "
" ... Not small, about 1" longer than my full size cellular phone. ... "
" ... Trying to solve for X. ... "
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