(Part 2) Best basic office calculators according to redditors

Sharp has made a K-On Calculator.


The director of K-On made their legs plumper than most anime girls in order to make the show feel more realistic.

if you want to just be silly, any kind of absurd calculator that they would never want to be seen with in a professional setting (https://www.amazon.com/Lilys-Jumbo-12-Digit-Desktop-Calculator/dp/B00556NCBI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496143475&sr=8-3&keywords=big+calculator)

if you want to be harsh funny, gift certificate to movies or any other entertainment thing that they'll never have time to use

If you really want a basic four function, I recommend the Casio MX-8B. $11.50 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZW979E (Don't accidentally order the GX-120B on the same page).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0006L25FQ

https://support.casio.com/en/manual/004/MS-8B_etc_WA_EN.pdf

The Casio MX-8B has large, high quality keys, a large display, and because it is solar/battery, the LR44 button cell battery will last for at least five years for a typical user. The Casio JW-200 and HP12C calcs recommended elsewhere on this page are both fine calculators but have more features that the basic four functions you specified.

HOWEVER...

I am now going to try to talk you out of using a basic four function.

The Calculated Industries Model 4019 Material Estimator is allowed in the exam, is super high quality, and will be something that you will find to be an invaluable tool when you actually start working a job. $26.17 on Amazon and Home Depot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXtR5ohckyw

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CL0LG

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Calculated-Industries-Material-Estimator-Calculator-4019/100648120

https://www.calculated.com/mobile/prd206/Material-Estimator-4019-Building-Materials-Calculator.html

https://www.contractorbookwarehouse.com/Material-Estimator-4019-p/4019.htm

Note: Many home builders who do a lot of stair work prefer the Calculated Industries Model 4065 Construction Master Pro, but I am not sure that one is allowed in the exam.

https://www.calculated.com/mobile/prd101/Construction-Master-Pro-4065-Construction-Calculator.html

There are some Miller slide type calculators on amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/Miller-Electric-043125-Package-Calculator/dp/B004UHQOX6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=miller+welding+calculator&qid=1574134031&sr=8-1

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I use the mig one pretty regularly. It isn't perfect, but it'll get you close enough to dial in without much fiddling around.

I own an 84, and a NSpire CAS. I've never owned an 89 so I cant compare the two but I can say the CAS will blow you 84 away. I own this one and so far its served me well. I can do practically anything and its menu system is far superior to the 84 or 89. It also has the advantage of having more keys so more functions have their own keys rather then being stuck in a menu or 2nd key somewhere. However this is also one of the drawbacks, if you decide to get the older style ones with the raised keys, your fingers will run into the keys and as such typing will be slower than on the 84

Sharp QS-2130 12 Digit Commercial Desktop Calculator with Kickstand, Arithmetic Logic
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSK303A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VUEDCb9F9MAWV

In MATH 232 it meant a simple 4 function calculator like this. In MATH 152 it included any scientific calculator that doesn't do integrals. So yeah best to check with your prof or TA. You could bring a couple and let the TA decide which one you can use.

https://www.amazon.com/Victor-99901-Calculator-Restaurants-Construction/dp/B002XQ23IG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=waterproof+calculator&pldnSite=1&qid=1571522696&sr=8-1

I think this one is solar only.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Premium-Desktop-Calculator-3982B005/dp/B0035MCVA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421031850&sr=8-1&keywords=Canon+X+Mark+I
And your old one, has actually a battery according to this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xerox-XRX-230-Calculator/dp/B0002YJZX2

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Products-HS-1200TS-Business-Calculator/dp/B00526IDBA

I have the Amazon.co.jp version of that and I really like the feel of the buttons when you press them

https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-00-NYY83C-IT-TI-108-Calculator/dp/B006NYY83C#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div

Whats better than a calculator, A Popsicle one!

i recommend the drum calculator. basically all u need, great for all genres.

super great bargain too, get drums and sums

http://www.amazon.com/Royal-RB102-Rubber-Calculator-Blue/dp/B0038PC5O8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426108585&sr=8-2&keywords=waterproof+calculator