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Staples SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator

Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator

Item: 466464    Model: SPL-170X-CC

Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator
3.5stars
( 160 reviews)
  • 8-digit large display
  • 4.33"W x 2.67"L
  • 180-degree folding hard case
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Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator
 
3.6

(based on 160 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (53)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (52)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (19)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (19)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (125)
  • Clear display (118)
  • Easy to use (115)
  • Adequate capabilities (106)
  • Attractive (80)

Cons

  • Hard to see display (19)
  • Difficult to use (17)
  • Flimsy construction (17)
  • Unattractive design (5)
  • Hard to open (4)

Best Uses

  • Office work (87)
  • School (37)
  • Math classes (18)
  • Home (3)
  • Home finance (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual user (80), Power user (25), Enthusiast (23), Practical (14), Tech savvy (9)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (83), Business (72)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (64), Yes (3)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Definitely a wothwhile purchase

I am a professional flooring sales person and use it to clearly show the customers how their flooring area and project cost are calculated. It is easy to use, large display easy for the ...Read complete review

I am a professional flooring sales person and use it to clearly show the customers how their flooring area and project cost are calculated. It is easy to use, large display easy for the customer to view while I demonstrate their needs and folds in half for convenient pocket storage. I also bought one for my associate since the customers appreciated seeing the clarity of their flooring dimensions and costs which closes more sales.

VS

Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Two Minor Quirks

Two minor quirks with this calculator. I liked that it was compact and would fold up when not in use. However, when unfolded, it will not lay flat. The two "halves...Read complete review

Two minor quirks with this calculator. I liked that it was compact and would fold up when not in use. However, when unfolded, it will not lay flat. The two "halves" are not of equal thickness. The display half is thinner than the keypad half. The result is when it is unfolded to lay flat, the keypad half tilts up slightly and the display half tilts back slightly. This makes the calculator rock back and forth every time you press a key on the keypad. Very annoying. It would also have been nice if the hinge had some tension or slight resistance so that the display could be angled, or positioned, rather than always lay completely flat. Good as a compact, casual, handheld calculator. But annoying to use on a desk or table.

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1.0

Just ok

By Dave D.

from Jackson, NJ

About Me Casual User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Adequate Capabilities
  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Long Battery Life

Cons

  • Difficult To Use
  • Flimsy Construction

Best Uses

  • Office Work

Comments about Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator:

Hard to open. Not great

  • Primary use:
  • Business
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

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5.0

This is a great product to have.

By Mistybird

from PA

About Me Casual User

Verified Buyer
This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

Pros

  • Adequate Capabilities
  • Attractive Design
  • Clear Display
  • Compact Size
  • Easy To Use
  • Long Battery Life
  • Quality Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Math Classes
    • Office Work
    • School

    Comments about Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator:

    I wish it stood up when opened. I like that it
    folds open and close. It fits in your pockets.

    • Primary use:
    • Business
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review(earn points)

     
    3.0

    Fine for average use

    By Marty

    from Southeast

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Clear Display
    • Compact Size
    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator:

        It is a nice little calculator that one can carry in a shirt pocket. Basic functions work fine but setting tax rates and exchange rates do not setup as defined in the instructions. I finally got the tax rate to work but neither of the exchange rates. Test procedures, as in instruction, do not display the tax rate once it is set.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Nice Calculator!

        By The OLD Man

        from Georgia

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adequate Capabilities
        • Attractive Design
        • Clear Display
        • Compact Size
        • Easy To Use
        • Quality Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Office Work

          Comments about Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator:

          Keep the points, it's just a calculator.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Perfect for on the run use!

          By Sue

          from Port Chester, New York

          About Me Power User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Adequate Capabilities
          • Attractive Design
          • Clear Display
          • Compact Size
          • Easy To Use
          • Long Battery Life
          • Quality Construction

          Cons

          • Folding Apparatus

          Best Uses

          • Math Classes
          • School
          • Science Classes

          Comments about Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator:

          This is a simple, compact, easy to use calculator. I use it mostly for school. It's lightweight and fits in a small side pocket of my schoolbag. I've dropped it and never had a problem. Solar powered, so I have no worries about the battery going dead during a big test! I do wish that it did not just unfold to 180 degrees. Being able to adjust the angle would be helpful. Display could also have a little more contrast. These two items would be great additions to it's design. Overall, a great purchase for the price.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          • Q:

            How do I change the battery in the SPL-170 calculator?
            Asked on 1/24/2012 by Anonymous

            1 answer

            • A:

              The Staples® SPL-170 8-Digit Display Calculator is solar powered with a battery backup. The backup is in a compartment on the back. A single screw holds the compartment closed.

              Answered on 1/27/2012 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            How long does it stay on before the power down feature turns it off?
            Asked on 8/30/2011 by Anonymous

            1 answer

            • CUSTOMER CARE

              A:

              I apologize but I am unable to determine how long the unit will stay on before auto power down.

              Answered on 9/7/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
          • Q:

            I work in a restaurant and bought 4 of these because they calculate the tax very easily; but one has lost its memory. How do you reset or set the tax rate so it will come up once you've added everything and put it in the memory? Thanks. Stella Johnston
            Asked on 6/26/2010 by Anonymous

            2 answers

            • CUSTOMER CARE

              A:

              Please contact one of our item specialist at (800)425-0049.

              Answered on 7/15/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              If the tax rate is 11% then enter 11 then press RATE SET then press TAX+ and that does it. If the sale is say $25, enter the $25 and press TAX+ and you have the total with tax. Press TAX+ again and it will tell you the tax alone.

              Answered on 12/29/2010 by Bill from Coral Springs, Florida
          • Q:

            I have this calculator and the power comes on and it displays the numbers on the screen, but the function keys do not work? It won't add, mutiply, etc. Can this be fixed easily??
            Asked on 4/14/2010 by Planet Janet from Cuttingsville, VT

            1 answer

            • CUSTOMER CARE

              A:

              For product support please call Staples Brand Group at (800)425-0049.

              Answered on 4/22/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
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