Casio Scientific Calculator (FX260SLRSC)

by Casio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 6 x 9.5 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q5XTBQ
• Item model number: FX260SLRSC
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #8 in Office Products > Educational Supplies > Math Materials > Calculators > Scientific
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2000

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

All purpose Scientific Calculator offers fraction calculations, trigonometric functions and more. Includes a slide-on hard case and it is solar powered.

Product Description

Scientific Calculator

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for tests. Lacks accuracy and convenient features, April 19, 2005

By 

Peter Kwok - See all my reviews
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FX-260SOLAR is light, slim, and durable. This is also the official calculator for use on GED Math tests and is permitted for use on SAT and PSAT/NMSQT. It is solar-powered meaning you won't be stuck with a dead calculator in the middle of a test. The "mode" menu is printed beneath the screen so that you don't need the user's guide again. (Trust me. This is a BIG plus!) It also handles fraction calculation, converts degrees/minutes/seconds both ways, and computes mean and standard deviation.

However, it lacks the HEX-OCT-BIN conversion and complex number calculation features to make it an all-around technical calculator. Users also need to press SHIFT to use the "1/x" and "nCr" functions. In comparison, Casio FX-300MS offers a much more convenient layout and costs only $1 more with the sale going on now (April 2005).

On the numerical side, this model does not store enough digits to be a good financial calculator. For example, this model evaluates 200000 (1 + 0.06/360)^(360*30) to about 1209747.95. A more accurate answer should be about 1209748.04. TI got it; Casio did't. Although the difference is so small that it often doesn't matter in highschool problems, it looks bad on presentation.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Casio quality for an excellent price, October 26, 2002

By 

crimea - See all my reviews

I have been using Casio electronics for over a decade now -- starting with first data bank and touch screen watches. The brand has never failed me, so I have chosen Casio FX-260 over TI and Sharp competitors again. The calculator is great for graduate classes in Computer Science and Finance for sure (this is what I am using it for), and I am certain it will be more than enough for Physics, Chemistry, and other sciences. Compact design, a high-contrast screen, rubber keys -- everything is just right. And if I want to do graphing, I will use Matlab. Highly recommend!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great priced scientific calculator, August 12, 2000

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Andrew Brown (Wapakoneta, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

I recently bought one of these scientific calculators. This calculator is not only compact but it is also inexpensive. And since it is solar powered I never have to worry about the batteries running down if I leave it on. This is a great calculator to buy if you don't want to spend a lot but want to get a lot from it.