SharpEL339HB Semi-Desk Executive Metal Top 12-Digit Calculator

The SHARP ELSI-MATE EL-339HB 12 DIGIT CALCULATOR has been around forquite a time. Whilst other calculators get replaced by newer, (andusually less satisfying), models, (or, perhaps worse, never replacedby new models at all), this Elsi-mate EL-33-9HB caculator goesproudly on and on! I've had mine since 2004, and never get tired oflooking at it, or using it.I use calculators - a lot. It IS boring to use the same calculatorsall the time...so I have bought quite a few different models. One thing that makes this particular SHARP calculator stand out is that the keys are wonderfully well spaced, and wonderfully far apart. Absoltely NOTHING is cramped on this calculator. Which means one concentrate more fully one's calculations, and not on whether one is using the right key or not.This calculator has light grey keys, yellow keys, mblue keys, and one pink key, set into a medium grey background. Thw multi-coloured keys not only make iteasier to find the group you are looking for, (the numerical keys are in white, the 4 memory keys, and the "GT" or general total key, are in blue, etc.), but also give a nice variety in colours, (found in few other calculators), which adds to the non-boredom when using this calculator.Along with a convenient 4-key memory, this calculator has a "CA", (clear all), key, and a "C-CE", (clear/clear entry) key, which are very convenienet for those, like myself, who do long calculations.It also has a choice of a "floating" decimal, and a "3", a "2", a "1",a "0" and an "A" place for decimals. As I don't often use anything but the floating decimal choice, I'm really not to conversant with what the other decimal functions do -- but I do know that, whenever I have seen such a choice given in other calculators, these other calculators, (as well as the EL-339HB, herein being reviewed), are truly quality machines. The same holds true for the three-position"GT + Answer Check" switch, and the two position "5/4" switch. Any calcultor with these three switches which, as here, are usually placed between the number pad and the number window, bespeaks a truely quality-made, and professional calcultor.The back of the calculator provides a "kick stand", so that numbers may more clearly be seen, at a steeper angle, when necessary. There are also 7 screws on the back of this calculator, on bottom, top, and sides of it, showing that the battery CAN be replaced, when the time comes to do so.A "sign-change" key is included, as is a percent, (%) key. Sadly, however, there is no "square root" key. But most people have other calculators with the square-root feature, to be used if needed.One other "feature" is included, (perhaps by accident), on this calculator. The keys in the top row of this calculator, although they are smaller, represent, (more than anything else I have seen), the true SHAPE of the blue-sapphire, in the ring that Prince Charles gave to Princess Diana, and that Prince William is now giving to Kate, (Catherine), Middleton. Most of the replicas I have seen are incredible, in that they duplicate the blue of the center sapphire very well -- but NOT its shape! Some are pointed ovals, and others are almost round! But the Princess Diana/ Catherine Middleton sapphire is a "rounded rectangle" -- a "cushion shape", if you will.And the six keys on the top row of this calculator, ("Find", "Cost","Sell", "Mgn", "GT", and "CA"), are more this shape, (though smaller), than any of the Royal Ring Replicas I have seen!Most things in today's world come and go. Restaurants. and department stores close, and calcultors appear for a while, then their manufacturers change the model -- or discontinue it entirely.But things of real quality -- like Belgian chocolates, the music of Bach, Beethovan, Brahms, and other classic composers, old and new -- and this SHARP Elsi-Mate EL-339H 12 Digit Calculator. go on and on....hopefully, forever. Long Live Quality!

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I use this calculator in my office. My husband liked it so much we bought a second one for him. Nice quality. Easy to use.

This replaced my old Sharp calculator which finally bit the dust after some 30 years. I really like it. Buttons are easy to use. It has a back stand which puts the device in the correct position for calculating. Colors are much more modern than my old grey toned device. Would recommend to friends.The only thing is that this newer version doesn't come with a double back stand. Meaning, my old calculator had two levels you could choose to raise your calculator to, this has one. But to be fair, I think I nearly always selected the "tallest" position and that's what this unit has.

Have tried several small desk calculators over a period of time and like this one in particular because of its size and it is very easy to read due to the raised angle from the surface of the desk.

As a Director of Purchasing for a large fitness company, I have used this calculator model exclusively for more than 15 years. I have found that each of the prior 2 units lasted about 7 years without any problems. In fact the 2nd one has been "retired" to just serve as a back up at home.

Sometimes I have to work with larger numbers and this calculator is great for that. I also love that the percentage key works intuitively. The GT function has been useful as well.

This is a very nice calculator. It has most of the features only found on a large desk top model. The keys are a nice size and it has a tilt feature for easy viewing. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is that it does not have a "Off" key. You have to let it do it's auto-off feature after 7 minutes of innactivity.

Después de dos años de haber adquirido esta calculadora les puedo decir que lo único que he tenido que reemplazar es la batería. Funciona a la perfección.La recomiendo ampliamente.

I recently got one because my dollar store calculator's buttons did not work properly. When I got this product it and used it, it felt night and feels like it is made from quality materials. I don't think I will be needing a new calculator any time soon. Its well worth the money and works well.

Use this calculator every day at work. It's perfect with a large screen, kick-stand, and high-quality buttons that feel good to use (not cheap).

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