Texas Instruments Full Keyboard for TI Graphing Calculators

by Texas Instruments

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007K7JE
• Item model number: KEYBRD/CBX
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #18 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Office Electronics Accessories > Calculator Accessories
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 27, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The TI Keyboard provides versatility that can be used in every class. Portability takes on a new meaning, as this durable unit brings word processing capabilities to many of TI's educational handhelds, like the bestselling TI-83 Plus (top choice among U.S. high school students) and the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition.

The included NoteFolio Handheld Software Application (App) allows the TI keyboard and TI handheld to work compatibly, so you can type and save notes for any class. Plus, NoteFolio Creator software, a TI-Graph Link cable (not included), and TI Connect software on your computer enable the TI handheld to communicate with the computer. With this feature, you can access notes by downloading files into Microsoft Word; edit, complete, and print assignments with a computer; and use word processing capabilities on a TI handheld.

TI keyboard features include full-size keys for easy typing, durable design, and a compact profile (only two-thirds the size of a traditional computer keyboard). The keyboard fits easily inside a backpack, so you can take it to class or anywhere else you need it. Along with the keyboard, the package includes three AAA batteries, nonskid feet, a cradle, NoteFolio App, NoteFolio Creator software, and a guidebook.

Product Description

TI KEYBRD/CBX/1L1/B Keyboard PACKAGE OF 1

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific product, easy-to-use, great addition to TI 83, February 28, 2004

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David Schlewitz (Pampa, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Texas Instruments Full Keyboard for TI Graphing Calculators (Office Product)

This keyboard is a great addition to my TI 83S+. I already have a laptop, but this is much easier, lighter and quicker to use in class. And I have the TI 83 with me anyway for the class I originally bought it for. Now, with the light weight keyboard I walk into other meetings/classes and in the space of two-three seconds it is up and "running" vs. my laptop friends who are just turning there laptop on or still waiting on it to complete loading. I was worried about the size of the font in the screen on the TI 83. No need to worry, it is very easy to see and is actually a delight. As for a note taker, I disagree with one of the other raters. The NoteFolio has menus and all and as a note-taker it seems sophisticated. The TI 83 has lots of room for memory and you can read it later or load it into your computer at home/apt. to print. The keyboard is full size and unlike other compacts I have used (my palm pilot GoType keyboard is much smaller). When I use this keyboard (for the TI 83) it is easy just as on my desktop at home. In fact I just type away. I recommend this to all. Real good way to avoid purchasing a laptop to take to class. I think I could even use this in the library to take notes! Again, one of its great advantages is it's light weight, ease in carrying, and use issue. I don't think you will regret this purchase.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reminds me of the TI-99/4A, September 27, 2003

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Jason M. Waskiewiczx (Bowman, ND USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texas Instruments Full Keyboard for TI Graphing Calculators (Office Product)

When I was growing up in the 1980's, my family owned a TI-99/4A computer, which was one of the first home computers. Using this keyboard with my calculator reminded me of that. We had a word processor. Just like the one that goes with this keyboard, there was no text formatting, no mouse, no graphics, and only very basic cutting and pasting functions. Nevertheless, I like this keyboard.

I got it as part of a grant. I really didn't want the keyboards at all, but they were part of the grant. As part of my grant, I needed to find a use for them in my classroom. So far I have used them for taking lab notes and for writing lab reports.

This has been wonderful. Students have easy access to data, can easily share lab notes, and can even take notes in class. I'm a science teacher, so naturally I enjoy this equipment. However, now the English teacher is interested in borrowing it. She likes the idea of the students typing essays in class (instead of hand writing them). It's almost like giving each student a lap top computer, but without the distractions or the hefty price tag.

I strongly recommend this tool!

So, why 4 stars and not 5? I've watched classrooms full of kids use the keyboard and I have used my own. I have noticed that the keyboard and cradle have very flimsy stands. They can break off even when a student is being careful.

In addition, there is too much cable. I like the way the cable is stored inside the cradle, but I do not like all the excess that can't be stored in it. These two feet of cable are hard to store (a consideration if it travels in a backpack).

Finally, I wish the keyboard came with a cover like the calculator does. I take mine at home at night to write up papers for my students (no, I don't own a computer). I don't like all the buttons out in the open to collect dirt and filth and to be held down by my books.

Other than these quibbles, I am very happy!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars notes made easy, July 22, 2003

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Nichole K. Multunas "blinken" (Fayetteville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texas Instruments Full Keyboard for TI Graphing Calculators (Office Product)

Small and Compact. I use it attached to my TI-83 calc to takes notes while in class on any subject and have the additional convenience of having a calculator at the same time, then all I have to do is download it on my PC and have instant readable notes