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Texas Instruments Graph-Link Serial Cable for Windows

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This cable is a very handy thing to have. It is extremely useful for calculator backups (a good thing to do every once in a while in case your TI crashes), and you can download a bunch of stuff off the Net to put on your calculator. ... /

The software for different calculators (I have linked to the TI-83, the TI-85, and the TI-86) is more or less the same; the confusing thing is that every calculator has a different procedure for linking. With some (such as the 86), you must be at the home screen; with others (such as the 85), you must be in receive (or send) mode.

One warning, however: This cable ONLY works with Windows. If you're a Mac user, you must buy the other (and more expensive) all-purpose cable. Amazon.com sells this cable as well.

All in all, I would highly recommend buying a Graph Link. Make sure you have an available serial port, plug the cable in and go. Have fun playing Tetris. :-)

If you have trouble getting the TI Connect software to work with Windows XP, try the freeware program TiLP instead, available from the ticalc.org website. It's compatible with all versions of Windows, as well as many other operating systems, and with all TI Graphing calculators. The Graph Link is indispensable for getting the most of your TI calculator, not to mention allowing you to play games on it!

If you have a spare serial port, and a compatible calculator (TI-73, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-85, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, or TI-92 Plus) this is a nice thing to have.

With this cable and the bundled software, you can backup your calculator, download updated ROMs, download games and applications you can find on the net, and amazingly, you can even capture screens from the calculator and save them as image files. I even imported a few into a word document. Teachers could probably get the most mileage out of the last feature.

If you are interested in writing your own programs, the bundled software contains an editor to allow you to write and download your own programs.

This cable is what i needed to get all of the programs i wanted for my TI-83+. It allows for quick transfers and is real easy to use, even if you aren't good with computers. The software allows for quick and simple programing of things. Especially with the calculator screen shown on you cmputer moniter. This is a must-buy for people who own TI graphing calculators.

I recently bought this thinking I could use it to upgrade my TI-86 calculator. To my surprise I heard it was incompatible with XP. I supposed the worst that could happen is that it wouldn't work. As soon as I recieved the Cable it said to go to the website... so I went and updated the software specific to my calculator. After the installation it asked me to restart. After the restart I immediatly recieved a Blue Screen of death and luckily windows XP found out it corrupted a file in the registry and fixed it but were it not for that I would have to do a format. I have not fully installed it yet as now I have started backing up everything as a just in case scenerio however i warn users that when buying this product be cautious as this is not 100% XP compatible and may mess up your system.

This is a must have for all Texas Instruments Graphing Calculators. I like adding games to my calculator to use when I am bored. This is a must-have so that you can add cool stuff to your calculator. You can download great games from http://www.ticalc.org

I bought this accessory shortly after my purchase of a TI83+. There are *so* many programs available on the internet that will help you with day-to-day things, a must have for students. You can transfer programs from your computer to your calculator, every create your own programs using your home computer with the included software! It works well, have not had any problems with it, the same with all of the TI products I own. If you want to transfer games, or programs, or even update your TI Calc, be sure to grab this accessory.

The cable, installation, and software are very easy to use. Don't waste your money on self-made cables, this one is superior

If you are debating between buying a USB or Serial Connector for your ti-calc always choose the Serial connector, its compatable with absolutly everything!

I have only had this cable for about a week and so far I love it. It was very east to connect to my PC. It took about 3 minutes to connect and is pretty user friendly. I am what you would call computer/ti-89 illiterate. In other words, I am just learning, but I have had great success transfering files to both my PC from my calculator and visa versa. Also, it is pretty nice to see your calculator screen so clearly on your pc and to be able to use math fonts that I was never had access to before . I highly recommend just buying this cheaper cable if you only have a PC.