TI-58C Scientific Calculator from 1978 

Interesting and a little nostalgic. I had an SR-52 as a schoolboy, it being a hand-me-down from my father who moved on to the HP 41C. The mag card reader was the thing that my friends were envious of, it was just so satisfying to use. I don't remember the SR-52 having keyboard issues, I wonder why they came up in the later, "new & improved" models. The stand-out memory for me from this era was the superb documentation that came with these calculators, spiralbound manuals that were just so well written. Good video!

This was my first programmable calculator. I used it for the clerical job I was doing then and learning more about programming on the fly. Thank you for reminding me of this!

This brings back some memories. I had a TI58C when I was in high school may many years ago. My first exposure to anything programmable.

Incredibly nice of you to make these super cool videos. Thank You from Bulgaria!!!!!!

I've soldered a 3xAAA battery holder in mine and use 1.5v lithium rechargeable batteries in it. Works a treat! I had to modify the battery cover so it would fit though.

A TI-59 was my high school graduation gift from my parents (and my fourth TI calculator, after the SR-11, SR-56, and SR-40). Within two years, the keyboard reliability problems showed up, so, being mad at TI, I switched to HP! I couldn't afford the HP-41C so I bought an HP-15C and it still works after more than 40 years. I did not get another TI calculator until six years later when I was given a TI-65 for being a TI employee. I kept the TI-59 and all its documentation, but unfortunately the battery pack corroded, damaging the calculator. Now I am careful to store all the unused calculators in my collection without batteries. Great video! Keep up the good work.

I bought a 58 just out of high school, but the lack of constant memory was unbearable since I wanted to program it, so I moved to the 58C as soon as it came out. I enjoyed it for 4-5 years and learned to do quite a few tasks in TI BASIC. At one point my friend and I ran comparable random number generated games (he on his HP 29C) in speed tests to approximate specific sequences, such as Pi to 9 decimal places. As the 58C became less reliable, I moved to the 66 which, if I can locate it, probably still works.

Maybe if they remake it should also feature the Compact Flash card reader on both the TI58C and TI59. They are more reliable in storing programs than magnetic cards on the TI59.

Always wanted one in high school but they were to expensive. Later bought the TI-66. I still have it. Works prefect still.

I have a TI 58 that I still use as my main calculator. More so now that I use it less frequently so the cost of batteries is not such an influencing factor. Not had any issue with reliability.

I fitted a Qi wireless charge receiver pad, a LiOn battery from an old cell phone, and TP4056 LiOn charger into the battery compartment of my TI-58C... Now, I just put it on the wireless charger for a quick charge. As an another solution, I modified my SR-51A to use solar cell for charging. The solar cell covers the bottom of the calculator. I flip it over for a charge when needed...

I remember TI-58 (without "C"). It was in approx. 1985. We played "Landing on the Moon" on it.

Nostalgia de mis años en la Universidad !!. Gracias por el video.

Nice video, thanks for sharing with us, well done :)

I still have mine! At that time I was dreaming about the HP41c but the beast was way too expensive...