So I'm proud to say I put minimal effort into this Facebook Friday Calculator Review.
Sharp Compet VX-2126A. |
Sharp Compet VX-2126A. This thing has a MASSIVE 12-digit
LCD screen, capable of handling any number between 0 and one less than a
trillion with ease. Worried you need to work with numbers bigger than that?
Well stop worrying, because this beast also lets you use exponents.
The Compet VX-2126A is solidly constructed with a
combination of metal and plastic. Even a firm grip on any two points (including
the screen) doesn't feel like it's going to hurt this thing. It features a
hinged stand to increase the viewing angle on a desk that would also take a lot
of pressure to break off. As far as I can tell, this was constructed in Japan
ca 1983.
But none of that is what makes this calculator special. I
told that story at the beginning because, since I've owned this calculator, every
morning I see this beast chugging along. You see, this calculator *never* turns
off as long as it has even the tiniest amount of light. This is by far the most
reliable calculator I have ever owned.
The Compet VX-2126A uses no batteries. It's beautiful,
sturdy, and has more functionality than I would expect from a purely solar
calculator. I found it at Goodwill for like $1.99.
Disassembled, front and back. |
Internal components exposed. |
Internal components removed. |
Good
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