2007 – Texas Instruments introduced the TI-Nspire handhelds (now called Clickpad handhelds) as their next generation graphing calculator.
2010 – TI introduced the Touchpad version of the TI-Nspire handhelds. The Touchpad handhelds included a redesign keypad with an easy-glide touchpad that works more like a computer trackpad. This version also included support for a rechargeable battery.
2011 – TI introduced the CX handheld. These handhelds include a full-color screen.
2019 – TI introduced the CX II handheld. These handhelds included a faster processor and some additional features to improve usability of the handhelds.
Below are some specifics regarding differences between the handhelds:
TI-Nspire Handhelds (numeric)
| TI-Nspire Clickpad | TI-Nspire Touchpad | TI-Nspire CX | TI-Nspire CX II | |
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| Handheld Color | Light Blue | Dark Blue | Dark Blue | White front with black sides |
| Full Color Display | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Keypad? | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Software Version | Any | 2.0 or newer | 3.0 or newer | 5.0 or newer |
| Supports Rechargeable battery? | No | Yes | Included | Included |
| Supports 84 Keypad | Yes (included) | Yes (available) | No | No |
| EasySpot Version | No |  |
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Current Version of the TI-Nspire Handheld
TI-Nspire CX II Handheld (TI-NSCX2)
TI-Nspire CAS Handhelds
| TI-Nspire CAS Clickpad | TI-Nspire CAS Touchpad | TI-Nspire CX CAS | TI-Nspire CX II CAS | |
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| Handheld Color | Light Gray | Black | Black | Black front with blue sides |
| Full Color Display | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Keypad? | No | Yes | No | No |
| Software Version | Any | 2.0 or newer | 3.0 or newer | 5.0 or newer |
| Supports Rechargable battery? | No | Yes | Included | Included |
| Supports 84 Keypad | No | No | No | No |
| EZ Spot Version | No | No | No | No |
Current Version of the TI-Nspire CAS Handheld
TI-Nspire CX II CAS Handheld (TI-NSCXCAS2)