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Product Dimensions

4.1 x 2.5 x 0.4 inches

Item Weight

1.8 ounces

ASIN

B00ILGR08A

Item model number

EL243SB

Batteries

1 Product Specific batteries required.

Customer Reviews

4.5 3,673 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#35,249 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
#102 in Basic Office Calculators

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

February 22, 2014

Manufacturer

Sharp Calculators

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Sold By	—	Amazon.com	PLEXSUPPLY.	Tee Cottons	Trimland LLC	Amazon.com
power source	Battery/Solar	Solar and Battery	Solar Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Solar Powered
battery quantity	1 product specific	—	—	—	1 lr44, 1 unknown	2 product specific, 1 unknown
display type	LCD	LCD	LCD	—	—	LCD
material	Plastic	Plastic	Crystal	—	Plastic	Plastic
style	Automatic,Reliable	1 pack	—	—	—	Calculator

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Eight-digit calculator features a hinged, hard cover for extra protection when stored. Large LCD clearly shows each digit to help prevent reading errors. Twin-power operation runs on solar energy with a battery backup to deliver consistent, reliable use in any environment. Handheld calculator also includes three-key independent memory, square root key, change sign key, automatic power down and more.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5

3,673 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the accuracy, cover, and value of the calculator. For example, they mention it does an excellent job of calculating, the cover protects the keys, and it's reasonable. They appreciate the readability, performance, battery, and size. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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174 customers mention144 positive30 negative

Customers like the size of the calculator. For example, they say it's a good size to use on the go, compact, and has a handy flip-over. The keys are adequate and the viewing screen is large enough to read. Some say it fits their basic needs and is the slimmest and lightest.

"Good size, works good." Read more

"...It is thin, light weight, easily fits in a pocket or pencil case, and does the basic computations...." Read more

"Love this little calculator n fits very nice in my pocket of my purse. If your looking for a nice very small purse or pocket calculator this is it!" Read more

"...Yet the sizes of the keys are adequate, although I do sometimes hit the wrong key.4...." Read more

135 customers mention129 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the calculator. They mention that it works well, is functional, and does all the basic functions. They also appreciate the soft rubbery keys and the latch-cover that works well. Additionally, they like the size and handy features of these little machines.

"Good size, works good." Read more

"...However, this one works pretty much the same and is nice to have available when you need it." Read more

"Works Great . It small and take with me when I need it. Hard for over 20 years just like it." Read more

"I first got this calculator model some thirty-odd years ago. It still works, I have never changed the battery, and the solar panel is great...." Read more

115 customers mention115 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the calculator. They mention that it's a basic calculator for simple functions, and does an excellent job of calculating. Some say that it is very handy, practical, and perfect for their needs.

"...This calculator is perfect! I love that it has a cover which will keep out debris as we clean their nearby enclosures...." Read more

"...Great little calculators. And they are covered with the click cases. I would definitely buy again. Thank you so much for a great product...." Read more

"Calculator is fine but the case does not hold up too long. It broke within three days." Read more

"...For what it is, it's nearly perfect. Not quite perfect, because there are no commas...." Read more

90 customers mention80 positive10 negative

Customers like the value of the calculator. They say it's reasonable, affordable, and worth the money. Some mention that it'll be a great item for those who resist iPhone dependency.

"...It came, it works, AND has a hard cover. Great item, buy one you folks that resist iPhone dependency.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼..." Read more

"...After seven years, the calculator is still working fine. At this low price, I'd have no problem replacing it once a year if necessary." Read more

"...Reasonable price for a sturdy calculator." Read more

"...unit I ordered this month. Amazon prime is fast, add on price is cheap." Read more

87 customers mention83 positive4 negative

Customers find the calculator easy to use and read. They say the screen is easy to read and the numbers are easy to see. Customers also say the calculator is convenient and has simple operations.

"...The display is still clear, the buttons are much more responsive than many of the "dollar store" varieties, and it has a useful memory function...." Read more

"...to battery for uninterrupted functioning and a consistent bright, clear display.2...." Read more

"...; but a feel of quality. Tall skinny numbers, but clear and easy to read. Has the -/+ key A little bit easier to use for larger..." Read more

"If you want a VERY BASIC, SMALL calculator that only adds, subtracts, divides, and multiplies, and has a memory, square root key, plus/minus key,..." Read more

40 customers mention40 positive0 negative

Customers like the cover of the calculator. They mention that it protects the keys, solar receiver, and face. Some appreciate the locking cover that allows them to preserve their keypad.

"Because I keep the calculator in my purse, the protective cover keeps it safe from harm, as well as, keeps it from snagging onto anything else I may..." Read more

"...The new model is nearly unchanged and even came in a nice little protective case...." Read more

"...I hope this will do as good. The cover is a plus also...." Read more

"...The cover is attached and unobtrusive if you just want to leave it on a desk. After seven years, the calculator is still working fine...." Read more

38 customers mention36 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the battery of the calculator. They mention that it has both solar and battery power, and that the cover protects it when not in use. Some appreciate the 2-source power supply.

"...It still works, I have never changed the battery, and the solar panel is great...." Read more

"...In the low light, it changes over to battery for uninterrupted functioning and a consistent bright, clear display.2...." Read more

"...The main power source is light, but it's got a simple battery backup, the batteries being accessible when you pull two small philips-head screws..." Read more

"...Dual power, solar with backup battery; the 4 basic operations plus percentages, memory, square root and negative numbers." Read more

64 customers mention40 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the calculator. Some say that the cover is not flimsy and sturdy, and the hard case protects the calculator from regular use. However, others say that it's very floppy and cheap.

"Lightweight with a protective cover. Likely to hold up well" Read more

"...be that much of a difference the case on this is just this cheap flimsy piece of plastic that's got a hinge on it on one side it doesn't go on both..." Read more

"...Keys are "rubber" not plastic. Feel and look of quality.Keys have a nick click feel when pressed. It would take..." Read more

"...It came, it works, AND has a hard cover. Great item, buy one you folks that resist iPhone dependency.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼..." Read more

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Ryan Southard

Great little Simone calculator

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

Lightweight with a protective cover. Likely to hold up well

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Ann E. Fox

Works well & the numbers seem to add up a-ok

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

Good size, works good.

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

I was hoping to find a replacement like the one that i had. However, this one works pretty much the same and is nice to have available when you need it.

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Tom Ayres

Got there

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

Works Great . It small and take with me when I need it. Hard for over 20 years just like it.

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

Because I keep the calculator in my purse, the protective cover keeps it safe from harm, as well as, keeps it from snagging onto anything else I may have in my purse. I especially like the fact that the cover is part of the calculator. I only need to do basic math calculations. Having it in my purse is convenient when I shop and want to compare prices of items. Usually, it is when I am in the middle of busy aisle in my neighborhood grocery store. When I reach into my purse to slip out the calculator, I do not have to deal with the cover.

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Kelly

Great basic calculator that lasts several decades

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020

Color: Gray, BlueVerified Purchase

I first got this calculator model some thirty-odd years ago. It still works, I have never changed the battery, and the solar panel is great. Even after being in storage for several years, it charged up off the solar panel in the ambient light in the room and was working in a few minutes. It is thin, light weight, easily fits in a pocket or pencil case, and does the basic computations. I most recently bought this one for my toddler niece who wanted to keep my original, but I didn't want to give it up because I still use it for quick computations at my desk, even with my (much more powerful) computer around. The display is still clear, the buttons are much more responsive than many of the "dollar store" varieties, and it has a useful memory function. Being limited to the basic four functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), this is definitely not a substitute for a scientific calculator or a graphing calculator, but if you just want to tally your bills or check your addition on your homework problem, this is just the thing. The new model is nearly unchanged and even came in a nice little protective case. My niece loves her new calculator, and it is perfect for her to learn her numbers and basic math. I hope it will also serve her well for her studies and basic computations as mine has for me for many years. Mine has certainly stood the test of time!

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Baklush1975

Its ok

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

The cover was on the opposite side? It’s ok.

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

This little pocket/purse calculator is handier than the phone for simple math tasks.

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Odette

Buen tamaño

Reviewed in Mexico on November 28, 2023

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

Muy bue tamaño y fácil de usar, la recomiendo

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Fernanda Caroline Babeto de Souza

Muito Bom vale a pena comprar

Reviewed in Brazil on October 20, 2023

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

De ótima qualidade vale a pena você comprar

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Roland MATHIEUX

Calculatrice

Reviewed in Belgium on May 9, 2024

Verified Purchase

Bonjour.
Calculatrice trop petite et trop difficile à ouvrir
Je vous remercie

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Alex Sasha

Super Taschenrechner.

Reviewed in Germany on January 31, 2024

Verified Purchase

Super Produkt für wenig Geld!
Tolles Design 👍😉
Danke Amazon.
Mittlerweile bekommt man im Einzelhandel noch nicht mal mehr einen Taschenrechner, zumindest bei uns, daher werden solche Produkte immer hier bestellt.

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Herbert Grosshans

it can be carried inside a pocket

Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2021

Color: WhiteVerified Purchase

I bought this little calculator to replace one that broke. I use it when I go shopping for comparing prices. It is a basic calculator and does the job it is intended for. I like it because it is small enough to be carried inside a jacket pocket but not as small and flimsy as a credit card calculator, and it has a cover. I recommend this product.

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Brand	SHARP
Color	Gray, Blue
Calculator Type	Simple Calculator
Power Source	Battery/Solar
Screen Size	2

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