Texas Instruments TI503SV Calculator

by Texas Instruments

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Product Manual [197kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.2 x 0.4 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JBNQ
• Item model number: TI503SV
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #21 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Calculators > Basic
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 15, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An indispensable tool for students, households, and offices for quick math calculations, figuring finances, or converting cooking measurements, the TI-503SV pocket calculator is always at the ready with its large clear LCD, three-key memory, and battery-conserving operation.

This compact unit measures just 5 by 3 by 0.5 inches and has a +/- switch key to simplify entering negative numbers. The 7-millimeter-tall character display is easy to read, and the soft large keys are comfortable to operate. The sizable eight-digit display is not sacrificed to the small size. Easy to use when traveling, in the kitchen, classroom, or home office, the TI-503SV is so economical you can have one in each room. Plus, an automatic shutoff feature conserves battery life.

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Basic Calculator, September 24, 2004

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Robert I. Hedges - See all my reviews
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I bought this calculator to keep in my desk drawer for simple problems of the four basic mathematical functions. I also have a TI-30Xa scientific calculator in there, but it is much more cumbersome to use, particularly when using memory functions. This is an extremely basic calculator, has very large numbers for ease of reading, and is very inexpensive, making it perfect for general use around the house, like balancing the checkbook. It actually can take square roots and do percentage problems, so basic math students could rely on it for elementary math work.

The one annoyance I had with the calculator concerns the instructions: you have to download them from the web in a PDF file; none are included in the package. (Not that you really need them for anything.) Although TI didn't include instructions, they did include an enormous and unwieldy, multi-lingual product registration sheet in the package in an apparent attempt to get customer names into their database (no doubt for marketing reasons.) I can't imagine someone paying postage to register a calculator that they paid five dollars for.

Despite the above nitpicky critique, I think this is a great little calculator, and I recommend it highly to anyone for their basic mathematical computations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great calculator, except for the off button, March 18, 2011

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Evan "Nave" (Tempe, Arizona) - See all my reviews

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Looks sharp, buttons press easily and easy to read. But, I could really care less for that "off" button. It right above the divide button, and I always seem to hit the "off" button when using it, or trying to clear the screen. Other then that, its an efficient calculator that can do a lot more equations then a regular calculator can do.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Four Function Calculator!!!, October 2, 2008

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Scott Baret (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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While my primary calculator is my TI-89 (a high-level graphing calculator), there are times when the four function calculator comes in handy. When it comes to tutoring elementary students, performing a simple calculation using one of the four functions, or occasions where the TI-89's AAA batteries have died, nothing beats the TI-503SV. I've had this calculator for many years and have never had a problem with it.

The size of the calculator is a definite plus. It fits nicely in a shirt pocket without creating a bulge. It also is the right size for a purse--I bought one for my grandmother, who carries it her purse to calculate tips at restaurants.

Ease of use is a definite plus with this machine. The numbers are crisp and large unlike many other pocket-sized four function calculators I've encountered over the years. All four basic operations plus square roots can be performed using this machine. There is also a memory function.

My favorite feature of this calculator is that it is battery-powered, not solar powered. In rooms where lighting is less than ideal the calculator will still work fine. To save battery life, Texas Instruments included a handy "off" button; the calculator will also shut off after a period of inactivity.

I recommend this calculator for everyone--the convenience, ease of use, low price, and compact design make it ideal for all.