critor 发表于 2013-2-18 03:58:18

A first glance at the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition

本帖最后由 critor 于 2013-2-18 04:24 编辑

http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=1990
This might look like, to you, a TI-84 Plus cover ? ;)
But actually, tonight, that cover hides your dreams' calculator, the latest member of the TI-Z80 family: the new TI-84 Plus Color Silver Edition !
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=1991

The time has now come to discover every aspect of this treasure! ;)
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2024 http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2035
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2002 http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2046



Let's see the backside:
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=1992
The calculator shows a large "Marketing" sticker.
Right below, no list of patent numbers, but the Patent pending mention instead, indicating that patents relevant to this model are still pending at the time the device was manufactured.

Instead of the classic battery removable cover is a cover locked by two screws. Indeed, a rechargeable battery has replaced the non-rechargeable batteries!
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2055 http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2056
The rechargeable battery is a 3.7L0800SP, which is contained in the cheap rechargeable batteries of the chinese TI-Nspire CM. It packs 800 mAh under 3.7V, i.e. 2.96 Wh. The rechargeable battery is therefore fully compatible with the Nspire series', and should the need arise, could be replaced by the CX or Touchpad rechargeable batteries, for higher duration.

Also noticeable is the first appearance in the TI-Z80 series of a 'reset' button on the back. Users are accustomed to remove a battery in order to perform a reset; of course, on this model, no joy. Unplugging the rechargeable battery requires unscrewing, because as mentioned above, the cover has screws. It's therefore pretty logical that a 'reset' button appears, TI thought about it!

Let's have a glance at the serial number:
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=1994
The "K-1212" letters behind the serial number indicate that this calculator was recently manufactured in the K (China) factory, in December 2012.

Actually, besides minor modifications, the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition's cover is based on the TI-84 Plus cover. It's therefore no wonder that we can use it with existing TI-84 PLus stands
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2051 http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2052

On the top side of the calculator, the usual 84+ connectivity: mini-jack serial port, mini-USB plug:
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2058



On the calculator's sides, at the bottom, we can see a couple metal contacts:
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=1995 http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=1959
They're suitable for charging bays, for instance in classroom environments, when one has multiple calculators of the same model
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=1684

On the top right side, there's another small difference from the original 84+ cover.
It's a LED indicating the battery charging process, lighting up when the calculator is connected to a powered USB host:
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2031



On the bottom, the keyboard's faceplate is removable, just like on the 84+ Silver Edition:
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2059 http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2039
The 84+ C Silver Edition therefore has the same customization possibilities as the 84+ Silver Edition!
http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2040 http://tiplanet.org/forum/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=144&image_id=2041



In other words, a great model that we're very eager to boot up for you, in the next episode! ;)



Source:
http://tiplanet.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11266&lang=en

urill 发表于 2013-2-18 08:04:25

the screen brightness seems poor on the picture. although i don't expect many hours the back light will run on a 800 mAh battery.

anzedick 发表于 2013-2-18 10:26:48

urill 发表于 2013-2-18 08:04 static/image/common/back.gif
the screen brightness seems poor on the picture. although i don't expect many hours the back light w ...

貌似没背光,类似GBA那种反射式屏幕?帖子里也没提到啊。如果这样的话电池应该是挺耐用的了

wtof1996 发表于 2013-2-18 19:36:53

Maybe a 1000 mAhbattery will be better.

critor 发表于 2013-2-19 02:24:06

urill 发表于 2013-2-18 08:04 static/image/common/back.gif
the screen brightness seems poor on the picture. although i don't expect many hours the back light w ...

The problem comes from the photo and not from the calculator.
We had the same problem with TI-Nspire CX/CM.

The screen is bright and very comfortable! :)

contra-sh 发表于 2013-3-5 04:50:29

Hey critor you're simply everywhere ! :D
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