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Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator

Item: 466497 Model: SPL-290X-CC

12-digit display
5.91"W x 7.87"L
Cost-sell-margin and tax functions

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Staples SPL-290 Calculator - Adjustable Calculating Power

12-digit display
5.91"W x 7.87"L
Cost-sell-margin and tax functions
Decimal point settings and 5/4 round off
Adjustable tilt display
Auto power off
Solar powered w/battery backup
Staples Brand 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

This Staples calculator has an adjustable display that is large enough to read up to twelve numbers at one time. It is solar powered so there are no batteries, cords, or plugs to worry about. It is small and lightweight enough to carry with you anywhere and has tax and business functions for home and workplace users.

Large Display
The display of the Staples SPL-290 desktop calculator is large and easy to see, even if you are a short distance away. It goes all the way to twelve digits, so even complicated equations get an accurate result. Staples also makes a smaller eight-digit calculator with similar functions in case you want a smaller display.

Functions
When running a business, figuring out what your final cost is and how much you should charge based on that is essential. This calculator has functions that help you calculate all of these, plus tax buttons so you know you are charging the right amount of sales tax. This makes it great for small-business owners, though students and home users will also love the simple layout and basic functions as well.

Solar Power
You can easily stop the endless cycle of buying disposable batteries by using a solar calculator like this one. The small panel takes up very little room, yet you can use it with natural light from the sun or artificial light if you are indoors. Either way the device will work beautifully.

Adjustable Display
The display section on top is adjustable so that you can customize the way it sits to suit your needs. This allows you to view the display from a variety of angles without any glare, and it prevents you from having to crane your neck to see it.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator

3.7

(based on 204 reviews)

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

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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1/10/2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Staples Calculator (FAIL)

By Tony

from Queens, NY

About Me Power User

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.

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3/27/2008

(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.

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3/13/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Buttons are hard

By R Pedro

from Chicago IL

About Me Enthusiast

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

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8/27/2008

(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

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!

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8/13/2008

(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

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.....

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9/6/2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love it!

By Formula

from New York

About Me Professional

Pros

Attractive Design
Clear Display
Easy To Use
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Office Work

Comments about Staples® SPL-290 Desktop Calculator:

Thank you

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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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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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