Customer Reviews

Sharp Electronics EL243SB 8-Digit Twin Powered Calculator

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3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
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The best thing about this calculator is that it's got a cover that latches. No, it doesn't lock, but that little hard-plastic door closes over the keypad, so when I toss it into my briefcase and head out, I don't have to worry about damage to the keypad, or the thing being turned on and staying on as a stray pen or something just keeps pushing its buttons. The main power source is light, but it's got a simple battery backup, the batteries being accessible when you pull two small philips-head screws from the back of the case.

This thing is small and mobile, and is perfect for my mobile business needs. I'm not going to be plotting spacecraft trajectories or formulating amino acid degradations today, so I don't need anything more than the basic arithmetic functions it offers (as well as %, square root and basic memory functions).

The buttons are just the right size, not so big that I feel like this thing is a learning toy for a 2 year old, or has been made for the myopic over-70 set. The buttons are big enough that I can quickly tap out my work without mashing down multiple buttons.

To conclude, if you want a small calc you can tote with you and that will not let you down by running out of power, this is the one. If you're after a reliable little machine to crank out your daily checkbook totals or to tally up the pro-rating on your timesheet entries, then this is the one you want. Recommend.

If you want a VERY BASIC, SMALL calculator that only adds, subtracts, divides, and multiplies, and has a memory, square root key, plus/minus key, and percent key, this is the one to get. Most important is that it has a CE ("Clear Entry") key: If you're adding or subtracting a lot of numbers and enter an incorrect value halfway through, you can delete it from the display by pressing CE without disturbing the calculations that you've already done. NEVER BUY A CALCULATOR THAT DOES NOT HAVE A CE KEY, because if you enter a wrong number somewhere along the line, you'll lose all your work when you press the only Clear key, which clears everything! (As you can tell, I made this mistake.) The buttons are a good size (not too small or too large), the calculator takes up very little room on a desk or in a purse or briefcase, and it calculates quickly. The cover is attached and unobtrusive if you just want to leave it on a desk. After three years, the calculator is still working fine. At this low price, I'd have no problem replacing it once a year if necessary.

My old calculator bit the dust and I needed a new one for balancing my checkbook. I purchased this one solely on other customer's reviews. It does an excellent job of calculating. It's not as comfortable in my hand as my old one, but I can always lay it on the desk while using it. I'm very satisfied for the amount of money I paid.

I purchased this calculator for use on my financial accounting exams in college. They require this specific calculator for use on the exams so everyone is on a "level playing field" so to speak. That being said, it must be good, right? From what I can tell, it is a good calculator. Nothing fancy though. If you want a small, easy to read/use, basic calculator this one is a good choice.

It's a good calculator for a good price. The cover protects the keys and folds flat to the back when open, so it's out of the way. It has all the basic features and it's small. Just what I was looking for.

I needed a lightweight calculator to compare prices of different packaged items where no price per ___ is displayed.

For the price, it seems pretty good and with the cover, I'm hoping it will protect it while in my purse from getting damaged... but then I've only used it a few times, we shall see what happens when the battery runs out...am hoping that when I use it in the store, the flurorescent lighting is mimicking sunlight and the solar part is kicking in.

This is a very good little Calculator and it's Hard Shell really helps to protect it. I really enjoy mine.

Need a calculator that fits snugly into the palm of your hand? This is one. The LCD display clearly shows the numbers in most lighting. The rubberized keys make for non-slipping of data entry. This device easily fits into a pocket.

I bought this calculator for use at home with balancing the check book. It is a good product, I like the cover that goes over the keypad.

I'll never understand why companies make calculators without punctuation. It's much harder to read the numbers without commas. Sharp says that the unit has punctuation. It doesn't. The description is deceptive both here and on Sharp's website.