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8-digit display 4.17"W x 5.5"L Angled display Auto power off Solar powered w/battery backup Ideal on your desk or at home.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 49 reviews)
96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Adequate capabilities(41), Attractive design(31), Clear display(47), Compact size(29), Easy to use(48)
Cons:
Unattractive design(3)
Best Uses:
Math classes(5), Office work(38), School(8)
Describe Yourself:
Practical(31), Professional(18), Technically challenged(7), Tech savvy(7)
Primary use:
Business(28), Personal(20)
 
Good representation of product
By Cyril the SquirrelVerified Purchaser from Nipomo , CA on 9/17/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to use

 
simple and ease to use
By RobertVerified Purchaser from Murrieta, CA on 9/9/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Cons:
No backlit, No off switch
Best Uses:
Budget work
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This device does as I expect.

 
just what we needed
By lynzis momVerified Purchaser from medford, oregon on 9/6/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Math Classes, School, Science Classes
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

performs exactly as we needed...and the price was just what we needed also!!

 
Don't judge a book by its cover.
By CyndiVerified Purchaser from Fogelsville, PA on 9/3/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Math Classes, Office Work, School
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Attachment of the bezel over the display needs major rework - falls off.

 
Just The Right Size
By bap11Verified Purchaser from Vienna, VA on 9/3/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Just right size, has memory and up-sloped deign for easier viewing

 
It's ok
By NO nameVerified Purchaser from Roanoke,Va on 8/28/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Easy To Use
Cons:
Does not have off button, Inadequate Capabilities
Best Uses:
Personal
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Works good except it does not have off button to save on battery when finish using it.

 
Needs Help
By redfish1Verified Purchaser from Tallahassee, Florida on 8/27/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life
Cons:
Flimsy Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The plastic glass cover fell off the day after i purchased it. I had not even used the calculator yet, and was in a contractors class pulled it out and the rest was history. I have not had the time to return it as of yet.

 
This product is productive!
By RuthieVerified Purchaser from Punxsutawney, PA on 8/20/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this product in my weekly bookeeping for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and it works great.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very Good
By CSteedVerified Purchaser from Union, KY on 8/7/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was looking for a simple, basic calculator. This fit my needs perfectly.

 
Poor Design
By SlaveVerified Purchaser from Bristol, CT on 7/26/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display
Cons:
Difficult To Use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The +/- Key which is located directly under the 3 key is in a bad position as I constantly hit it instead of the decimal point

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Exactly what I needed
By T-rockVerified Purchaser from Columbia, Mo. on 7/25/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Simple easy to use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Not too many bells and whistles just good for basic math which I need in my work. Display is large and easy to use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very functional--good price
By The Pampered ChefVerified Purchaser from Romance, AR on 7/24/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Easy To Use
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This calculator is great for the price. I use it to figure sales tax percentages.

 
It meets my needs 100%.
By cbVerified Purchaser from media, pa on 7/16/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
School, Science Classes
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal

As i said earlier it meets my needs.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
good
By dannyVerified Purchaser from hendersonville nc on 7/16/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

it works good

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great little thing
By MaBearVerified Purchaser from Jacksonville, FL on 7/16/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Construction sites, Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My husband uses it for his billings each week. He hates my desk top calculator and this is so perfect for him.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
My wife seems to like it.
By Michael WadeVerified Purchaser from Newport Beach, CA on 7/16/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My wife asked me to buy her a calculator with large numerals and an upright leaning viewing window.

 
Good calculator
By SylviaVerified Purchaser from Ocala, FL on 7/10/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Large enough keys and display.

 
Nice and easy to use calculator.
By bluelynn123Verified Purchaser from Mason City, IA on 7/6/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Math Classes, Office Work, School
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this for my mom because she has trouble seeing small print. This calculator is great for her and occasionally I use it, when she doesn't.

 
Another great Staples brand product
By Duffy the TeacherVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma on 6/26/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work, School
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful tool when grading papers, balancing the checkbook, figuring the amount for the kids' lunch check, and many more uses.

 
great calculator!
By CindyVerified Purchaser from Summit, NJ on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Large characters
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

easy to use

 
practical product...
By DebbieVerified Purchaser from Muncie, IN on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

works great for the office

 
It's a Cheap Calculator! It works!
By ChickVerified Purchaser from Clearwater, FL on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It works!

 
Love the large keys & easy read display.
By Tea Time SueVerified Purchaser from Helena, MT on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the product to figure up orders at the in-home parties that I do. It is compact and easy to use.

 
works fine
By JavaVerified Purchaser from Buffalo, NY on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business

It stays on my desk and I use it daily

 
I love it
By D.D.Verified Purchaser from Portland on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I LOVE IT.

 
Very good for the price
By ElizabethVerified Purchaser from Farmington, NM on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Compact Size, Easy To Use
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Less than $10

 
simple easy to use not too many buttons
By DonnaVerified Purchaser from Meadville, PA on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

good, inexpensive product

 
Works for me
By Texas TigerVerified Purchaser from Brownsville, Texas on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Works well, large display suits my deteriorating vision.

 
Would recommend product.
By Office ProVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Small enough to put in desk drawer, yet large numbers for easy viewing.

 
Love it!
By D the BeeVerified Purchaser from New Jersey on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Use basic math at work
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great for office desktop. Tilted display doesn't reflect ceiling light very much, so easy to read numbers. Not a lot of extra functions -- just the basics. Large enough keys to make it easy to jab at. Calculator is small enough to move around my desk as needed, but large enough not to get lost. And the price is right!

 
Not a great quality product
By DeborahVerified Purchaser from McMinnville, OR on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Cons:
Numbers stick, Poor construction, Short life span
Best Uses:
Office Work, Tabulating checks
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Business

Like simplicity of product, but life span is very short with high volume. Make a better product and charge a little more. Staples had very few options for calculators

 
Will purchase again
By ChuckVerified Purchaser from Lawrenceville Georgia on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Cons:
Nothing
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product, simple for my employees to use in their day to day reports

 
Best desktop calculator I've ever used!
By Inspector GadgetVerified Purchaser from S. Williamsport, PA on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Engineering, Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Love the large keys, yet the calculator itself doesn't require significant desktop space. Also, appreciate the fact that it doesn't move or bounce-around on my desktop when the keys are pressed firmly and quickly.

 
Its all about support
By support supervisorVerified Purchaser from mesa arizona on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the product to check cash accounts and double check ledger addtions and subtractions...

 
BEAUTIFUL
By Don from Barre, MA on 6/11/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Home use
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Large clear display, perfect angle for the eye. Large easy to use buttons and a very nice looking calculator. For under [$]what more could one ask for. It's nice to buy something that one feels %100 good about.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Give me back my calculator!
By Dish ChickVerified Reviewer from Virginia on 3/28/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Office Work, School
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This calculator is so popular in our house that it is often stolen from where it belongs! I like the tilted display, big numbers and big buttons.

 
Would buy again, Great.
By nepaowlVerified Purchaser from Pennsylvania on 3/8/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use, exactly what I needed
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product, great display. just what an accountant needs during tax season.

 
LOVE IT! EASY TO USE & KEYS LARGE
By SARA THE DRIVERVerified Purchaser from QUAKERTOWN, PA on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work, SELF-EMPLOYED USE
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

USE TO ADD MILEAGE, CALCULATE CENTS PER MILE, GASOLINE CONSUMPTION...GENERAL MATH FOR DRIVING (COURIER & OWNER-OPERATOR) BUSINESSES.....WE LOVE THE SIMPLICITY OF THIS PRODUCT...WE ARE FROM THE TECHNICAL ILLERATE GROUP FROM THE 60'S.....thanks!

 
Great price for a sturdy calculator.
By BecksplaceVerified Purchaser from Virginia on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Cons:
No cons.
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If you are looking for a calculator that doesn't take up too much space,this is the one. Great price for a solar powered calculator with battery back-up. It is very sturdy also. It does the job for me.

 
Basic Business Buddy
By KKVerified Purchaser from Staunton, VA on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use
Cons:
Can't think of any
Best Uses:
Balancing checkbook, Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Makes me glad my old one melted down. Great size on keys and display, bright color makes it easy to find on my desk. Just the basics, ma'am--but that's exactly what I needed.

 
This is What Every Home Office Needs!
By RnelsVerified Purchaser from Kansas City on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Math Classes, Office Work, School
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's a Best Buy

 
We have three in our office
By Jim the Insurance ManVerified Purchaser from Oneida, NY on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have three of the calculators in the office and have had no problems. Great product for the price.

 
my calc
By sabrinaVerified Purchaser from brooklyn,ny on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Home use, Math Classes, Office Work, School
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

keep up the good job staples

 
Quality and Value in one
By To busy, to little timeVerified Purchaser from Cincinnati, OH on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product, all 9 of my employees use this everyday!

 
Good, Inexpensive Calculator
By Justin the Kid of SonomaVerified Purchaser from Sonoma, CA on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Clear Display, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Quality Construction
Cons:
Bulky, Oversized
Best Uses:
Taxes
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great calculator for just sitting on your desk at home, and whenever you need to add up something, its right there. It is quite durable, and the lasting battery life means you won't have to replace it. and the price on it is so low that it is worth buying.

 
Great for the price!
By BuckVerified Purchaser from York, PA. on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have purchased a lot of different Calculators in my time, just for sitting around in places where I might need them. Shop, Shed, Craft room and so on. For the price this Staples® SPL-230 8-Digit Display Calculator is the best that I have found. Easy to see, works well, button keys always make contact. It's perfect for my needs.

 
Great calculator
By LucianaVerified Reviewer from Boulder, Co on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Clear Display, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to use, great calculator

 
Good Quality
By Lin The Everything GirlVerified Purchaser from Albion, New York on 9/6/2007
Pros:
Adequate Capabilities, Attractive Design, Clear Display, Compact Size, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Away From Office Use, Office Work
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It worked very nicely during our annual church festival. It was easy to transport and a display easy to see even in the sunlight.

 
Great calculator
By DanielVerified Reviewer from Bellflower, CA on 8/22/2007
Pros:
Clear Display, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Office Work
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Large display, buttons are sensitive and easy to press, so you never mis-type.

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