Customer Reviews

Canon LS-82Z Calculator

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I am a realtor and a calculator is essential for my job. This little Canon LS82Z Calculator is the right price; I can see the numbers; the shipping was free through Prime shipping; and I got it within a week (might have even been a couple of days.)

It came with a function card and taught me some things I may have known, but surely had forgotten about storing information and re-using it; again, a real asset for customers asking about financing.

It really is a sweety! Thank you.

Gail Hoxie

I know there is a calculator on my computer, but I still love regular calculators and this one is a convenient, compact size. Since this is dual powered, it will last longer and you can recharge it with solar power.

The size of this calculator is nice because it fits in your hand while you calculate away. I find I make less mistakes, although I do sort of miss my calculator with the larger key pad.

~The Rebecca Review

Perfect size, can fit in the palm of your hand, comfortable keys that are properly space and have very good key action. The best I have ever had and I just bought a second one for work.

A little too simple. Can only do one function per use. You can only add or subtract for instance. You cannot perform both functions at the same session. You cannot add for instance and then get a figure and subtract from that total. You must retain your addition fgure,then clear and restart by then putting you addition total again to be able to subtract from. The same with multiplication and division. For me it is too much work to use regularirly.

Canon makes a fine small pocket calculator that I trust. I understand, of course, that some people will want this for the same reasons I wanted it while other people would never be satisfied with this calculator. Therefore, here are the pros and cons of this calculator:

PROS:

1) It can use either solar power or battery power.

2) The keys are pretty much the right size.

3) The numbers on the screen are relatively easy to read and it's got a memory feature.

4) The calculator comes with a "function card." This will help you or refresh your memory as to how to use this calculator to its maximum potential.

5) This product is relatively inexpensive; this is perfect for anyone who wants an affordable pocket calculator.

6) The display is angled toward the viewer's eyes so it's easy to read the display--and the display doesn't even need full brightness in order for you to read it!

CONS:

1) It doesn't have features that a statistician would want. If you want to use this for matrix and vector calculations, you're flat out of luck. Get a scientific calculator instead.

2) The change sign button is very difficult to even notice--it's on the "%" button!

3) The three key limit on the memory function may frustrate people.

Overall, this calculator is perfect for anyone who wants a regular, reliable and inexpensive calculator just to do basic functions. Again, statisticians and other people will not be satisfied with this; but I was pleased overall. It's a great calculator for most people; and so I'll give this a four star review.

One other reviewer said the change sign button is on the % sign. Well, it isn't actually. There is no change sign button. What the + - on the percent button means is you can add or subtract percent easily. For example, you can key in 100 + 6 % to add 6% to 100... It is a small calculator, but perfect for balancing a checkbook. Perfect size for what I was looking for. I do wish it had a change sign button, however. That would get it 5 stars then.

Perhaps I am an exception or victim to a manufacturing mistake but this calculator will not turn on. I tried leaving it in direct sunlight in case it needed an initial charge, still no dice. I am not bothering to return it since it was only $7.00 but feels like a big waste of $$.

Definitely works, but is considerably smaller than your average desktop calculator. Also due to this I think, some of the buttons, notably the CE and ON buttons, are on the side of the number pad, not above it, as I am used to. Altho this would seem minor it makes for some fumbling around with the keys every time.

If small is good for you think about this calkeylator, otherwise go for a regular one.

It has an eye-angled, upright display, and is perfect to work on a desk. The keypad is not as soft as other calculators on the market, giving you a retro and reliable feel (if you have ever used those full size desktop calculators popular a decade ago, you know what I am talking about.)
I find other calculators (e.g., Sharp EL-377T) awkward to use on a desk. They are perfect for handheld. If you want to have a calculator on your desk and operate with one hand and without leaning forward to check the LCD screen, this Canon LS-82Z is perfect for you.

I needed a simple and small calculator for work. I don't use it very often, but when I need one I am usually in a hurry and want it to work ASAP. I wanted a solar one that was easy to use and didn't have lots of fancy buttons. This is exactly what I was looking for. It's not bulky and not too "scientific".