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Staples SPL-290 Desktop Calculator

Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator

Item: 466497    Model: SPL-290X-CC

Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator
3.5stars
( 204 reviews)
  • 12-digit display
  • 5.91"W x 7.87"L
  • Cost-sell-margin and tax functions
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Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator
 
3.7

(based on 204 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (80)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (56)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (24)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (33)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Clear display (158)
  • Easy to use (135)
  • Adequate capabilities (134)
  • Attractive (108)
  • Well built / quality (76)

Cons

  • Difficult to use (27)
  • Heavy / bulky (16)
  • Flimsy construction (14)
  • Inadequate capabilities (13)
  • Hard to see display (12)

Best Uses

  • Office work (138)
  • School (20)
  • Math classes (13)
  • Home (6)
  • Science classes (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual user (100), Power user (51), Enthusiast (37), Professional (8), Practical (7)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (142), Personal (59)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (135), Yes (6)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Productive...

Great calculator.. only complaint would be that it only has two rubber feet/pads on the base as opposed to four. Still very stable though. I've been through many and this is probably ...Read complete review

Great calculator.. only complaint would be that it only has two rubber feet/pads on the base as opposed to four. Still very stable though. I've been through many and this is probably my favorite "desktop" calculator.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

No good for me...

Fist, mine arrived a few weeks ago and looks quite different than the picture, but has the same model number on it. However, that does not bother me but...

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Fist, mine arrived a few weeks ago and looks quite different than the picture, but has the same model number on it. However, that does not bother me but...

It feels cheap, and does not work well unless you operate very slowly! If you press 2 buttons too close in succession it may skip the second. I used it for 3 days, then bought another, cheaper, Canon that I can press keys on as fast as I want.

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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Staples Calculator (FAIL)

By Tony

from Queens, NY

About Me Power User

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

    • Difficult To Use
    • Flimsy Construction

    Best Uses

      Comments about Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator:

      I am unhappy with this product. Miscalculates way too often due to keys not registering when pressed.

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

      Comment on this review(earn points)

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      no square root function!

      By mchoe at luxury

      from los angeles

      About Me Gearhead, Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Clear Display
      • Compact Size

      Cons

      • Inadequate Capabilities
      • No square root function

      Best Uses

      • Office Work

      Comments about Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator:

      this calculator is great except that there is no square root function. or maybe i haven't figured it out. if someone knows how, please post and let me know.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Comment on this review(earn points)

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Buttons are hard

      By R Pedro

      from Chicago IL

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Display

      Cons

      • Difficult To Use

      Best Uses

      • Office Work

      Comments about Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator:

      Buttons are really hard. I'm used to working at a fast pace and this calculator slows me down

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

      Comment on this review(earn points)

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      This is our second we purchased - Great!

      By Pat

      from Zebulon, NC

      About Me Practical

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Engineering
        • Math Classes
        • Office Work
        • School
        • Science Classes

        Comments about Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator:

        Used on a daily basis. Great calculator!

        • Primary use:
        • Business

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        More than adequate, but....

        By Go To Guy

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adequate Capabilities
        • Clear Display

        Cons

        • Insensitive buttons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator:

          Overall good product, but for those of us that don't have to look down to use it will find an issue with the buttons not always working without a thorough downward push. If sensitivity was better this would be a great product. Maybe I can break it in.....

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Love it!

          By Formula

          from New York

          About Me Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Clear Display
          • Easy To Use
          • Quality Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Office Work

            Comments about Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator:

            Thank you

            • Primary use:
            • Business

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            • Q:

              What size battery do you replace with on this calculator? mine is dead and cant find an L1131 Vinnic Battery
              Asked on 7/23/2010 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Please contact one of our item specialist at 800.425.0049.

                Answered on 8/16/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
              • A:

                Maxel LR1130

                Answered on 6/18/2011 by Charlie from PA
            • Q:

              WHERE IS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCATED.
              THANKS
              Asked on 12/17/2009 by SNEAKERS from CINCINNATI, OHIO

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                The battery is located behind the back panel. You need to remove the screws from the back in order to change the battery.

                Answered on 12/30/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              Is the instruction manual available for this product? I lost mine and I am hoping there is an electronic version available.
              Asked on 10/31/2009 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                I received your inquiry through the Answer Box feature of Staples.com and wanted to respond to you directly. Because your inquiry is specific in nature it would be best resolved by a member of our customer service team. They will be glad to help with your question. You may contact them online at http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/help/contact/index.html or by phone at 1-800-3STAPLE (1-800-378-2753).

                Answered on 12/14/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              how do you set the tax on this calculator
              Asked on 9/10/2009 by Dee-Dee from Spring Lake, NC

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                setting the tax:
                • Press the ON/C/CE button
                • Enter the number you want for the tax, i.e. 5
                • Press the RATE button
                • Press the TAX+ button
                • The display will show “RATE TAX% 5”
                • Once set you can then perform calculations like what is the total price and tax of $200 plus 5% tax
                o Press ON/C/CE button
                o Enter 200
                o Press the TAX+ button
                o The display will show the total price “TAX+ 210”
                o Press the TAX+ button again
                o The display will show the tax amount “TAX 10”
                • Or the price after tax is $58.5, what is the pre-tax price and tax amount:
                o Press ON/C/CE button
                o Enter 58.5
                o Press the TAX- button
                o The display will show the pre-tax price “TAX- 55.72”
                o Press the TAX- button again
                o The display will show the tax amount “TAX 2.78

                Answered on 10/27/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              i have this calculator and i need to know how to set the tax on it. the model is spl-290
              Asked on 8/4/2009 by Brian

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                setting the tax:
                • Press the ON/C/CE button
                • Enter the number you want for the tax, i.e. 5
                • Press the RATE button
                • Press the TAX+ button
                • The display will show “RATE TAX% 5”
                • Once set you can then perform calculations like what is the total price and tax of $200 plus 5% tax
                o Press ON/C/CE button
                o Enter 200
                o Press the TAX+ button
                o The display will show the total price “TAX+ 210”
                o Press the TAX+ button again
                o The display will show the tax amount “TAX 10”
                • Or the price after tax is $58.5, what is the pre-tax price and tax amount:
                o Press ON/C/CE button
                o Enter 58.5
                o Press the TAX- button
                o The display will show the pre-tax price “TAX- 55.72”
                o Press the TAX- button again
                o The display will show the tax amount “TAX 2.78”

                Answered on 10/27/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
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