Customer Reviews

Sharp 12 Digit Hand Held Calculator AC/DC Power

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This is a small printing calculator, a decent choice if you want something smaller than the space-hogging large calculators. 4 AA batteries actually come with it. But although it's listed as AC/DC, no cord is supplied. Apparently that's an "extra".

I really like this calculator because of its size and how easy it is to punch the buttons. Maybe my age is showing. For me, the paper print out is not necessary but there is a way to turn it off. Some other reviews stated an adapter doesn't come with this calculator but mine came with one, an extra bonus. I highly recommend this calculator to anyone sick of those little tiny ones and anyone sick of solar powered ones that don't seem to have enough light to work most of the time.

Someone had said thier calculator did not come with the adapter. I ordered it anyway. It did come with the adapter. The price was excellent and I wasn't expecting much. I am very pleased with this and feel I got a great deal. The key pad is big enough so you actually hit the number you want. It is small and compact perfect for areas you don't want cluttered. I was concerned what paper roll size it would hold, but if you want to use the small roll for small projects, it rests in the area. However, if you want to use the large roll there is a metal arm that comes up to hold a bigger roll. It is so easy to go from printing to just using the adding machine without tape in one push of a button. The printing is clear, easy to read and not too small of print. It has multi functions and easy to use. I don't know how long the printing ribbon lasts or if it is easy or not to change it. Looks very small, but I didn't try removing and replacing it.

The Sharp Elsimate, EL-1611P is the perfect home printing calculator for someone who needs a printed sheet to check statements etc., but does not use the printing feature everyday.
It is the right size and is non-obtrusive and does not command or take over your desk.

This calculator does what I wanted, that is, it has a tape and there aren't that many portable ones that do. The only problem that I see with it is that I cannot subtotal. Also I have not yet found out how expensive the replacement paper rolls are. All in all, however, I'm satisfied with it.