Sharp EL-531RB-BL 10-Digit Scientific Calculator

Sharp EL-531RB-BL 10-Digit Scientific Calculator
Label: Sharp
Category: CE


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Electronics


UPC: 074000016446
EAN: 0074000016446
ASIN: B00004TJVC

Sharp EL-531RB-BL 10-Digit Scientific Calculator


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Amazon.com Review

Sharp's EL-531RB-BL is the blue version of its EL-531RB basic scientific calculator, and, unfortunately, the cool color detracts from the unit's usability. It uses the translucent plastic so popular in electronic devices these days, and button labels tend to get lost in the clutter of internal parts that are visible.

Those willing to put up with this annoying byproduct of form over function will find that the EL-531RB-BL is a lot of calculator for the money, with features we wish every entry-level scientific calculator had. The display, for example, is a two-line design that shows the equation you've entered at the top and the numbers and symbols you are currently entering at the bottom. This makes it possible to keep track of your equation as you are entering it, and special editing and playback keys let you go back and make changes to anything you want before calculating the final results. This is a feature found only in the most expensive calculators just a few years ago, and it makes this device easy for anyone to use.

Another nice touch is the Direct Algebraic Logic entry method, which lets users enter equations exactly as they are printed on a blackboard or in a textbook. Output is purely digital--the calculator can't solve abstract algebra problems and display the results in terms of X and Y (or in any other alphanumeric terms)--and the calculator can't produce graphs, but it's excellent for number crunching and checking work for students who understand the fundamentals of problems they are working on. The calculator has 183 functions thanks to the use of a shift key, including the ability to perform statistical calculations. It also has an extremely clever integrated case cover that slides up and folds flush with the back of the unit without ever being removed from the calculator (meaning it can't be lost).

If not for the translucent casing, this model would be on equal footing with the black EL-531RB as a near-faultless entry-level scientific calculator. Its only other drawback is the lack of good documentation, as it comes with a single folded sheet that describes its operation. --T. Byrl Baker

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This is a small great calculator........2006-06-19

With this calculator finishes my bachelor studies before used casio fx115d very good also but this is but it practices because it is possible to be visualized the data already placed with this calculates the hydraulic structure, electrical and of concrete armed of a habitacional complex of 10 houses.

5 out of 5 stars possibly the best little calculator on the planet.......2002-02-14

I have used several different calculators, most of them TIs. This one, in my opinion, is far superior even to the TI graphing calculators. For everything except graphing and business calculations, this calculator offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface to calculate with. Plus, it looks cool: the iMac of the calculator world.

4 out of 5 stars Very Good.......2001-09-09

I found this calculator to be an excellent one, my sister uses it in school and she is very pleased with this cheap, but powerful calculator.

5 out of 5 stars Impossible to find in stores!.......2001-03-24

My jr. high son uses this in school. After his was damaged we went EVERYWHERE to locate a duplicate- not to be found! Tried a Texas Instrument model- but it lacked a function necessary in school, despite its 'scientific calculator' name. This one is special because it has an attached cover that slides over and completely forms its own hard cover case over the keys, really protects it at school... AMAZON to the rescue! Priced right and delivered to my door.

5 out of 5 stars Nice set of options, easy to use, cool and inexpensive.......2000-12-21

It's very easy to use, you can master absolutely all options really quickly. I particularly liked the fact that I can choose how many decimal places it will show on the display, the quick and handy deg <->rad conversion and the powerful 2-variable stats mode. It's also quite fast, I've noticed the results pop up sooner than in many similarly priced calculators. ....as a bonus it looks quite cool. I give it 5 stars for sure.
Sharp EL-531RB-BL 10-Digit Scientific Calculator
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • This is a small great calculator.
  • possibly the best little calculator on the planet
  • Very Good
  • Impossible to find in stores!
  • Nice set of options, easy to use, cool and inexpensive
 Sharp EL-531RB-BL 10-Digit Scientific Calculator

Manufacturer: Sharp
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • D.A.L (Direct Algebraic Logic) to simplify entry of equations
  • Extra-large 10-digit LCD numeric dot-matrix readout
  • Allows users to "play back" the equation and substitute new numeric values
  • Checking D.A.L shows expression and results simultaneously
  • Fraction calculations

ASIN: B00004TJVC

Amazon.com Review

Sharp's EL-531RB-BL is the blue version of its EL-531RB basic scientific calculator, and, unfortunately, the cool color detracts from the unit's usability. It uses the translucent plastic so popular in electronic devices these days, and button labels tend to get lost in the clutter of internal parts that are visible.

Those willing to put up with this annoying byproduct of form over function will find that the EL-531RB-BL is a lot of calculator for the money, with features we wish every entry-level scientific calculator had. The display, for example, is a two-line design that shows the equation you've entered at the top and the numbers and symbols you are currently entering at the bottom. This makes it possible to keep track of your equation as you are entering it, and special editing and playback keys let you go back and make changes to anything you want before calculating the final results. This is a feature found only in the most expensive calculators just a few years ago, and it makes this device easy for anyone to use.

Another nice touch is the Direct Algebraic Logic entry method, which lets users enter equations exactly as they are printed on a blackboard or in a textbook. Output is purely digital--the calculator can't solve abstract algebra problems and display the results in terms of X and Y (or in any other alphanumeric terms)--and the calculator can't produce graphs, but it's excellent for number crunching and checking work for students who understand the fundamentals of problems they are working on. The calculator has 183 functions thanks to the use of a shift key, including the ability to perform statistical calculations. It also has an extremely clever integrated case cover that slides up and folds flush with the back of the unit without ever being removed from the calculator (meaning it can't be lost).

If not for the translucent casing, this model would be on equal footing with the black EL-531RB as a near-faultless entry-level scientific calculator. Its only other drawback is the lack of good documentation, as it comes with a single folded sheet that describes its operation. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

Cons:

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This is a small great calculator........2006-06-19

With this calculator finishes my bachelor studies before used casio fx115d very good also but this is but it practices because it is possible to be visualized the data already placed with this calculates the hydraulic structure, electrical and of concrete armed of a habitacional complex of 10 houses.

5 out of 5 stars possibly the best little calculator on the planet.......2002-02-14

I have used several different calculators, most of them TIs. This one, in my opinion, is far superior even to the TI graphing calculators. For everything except graphing and business calculations, this calculator offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface to calculate with. Plus, it looks cool: the iMac of the calculator world.

4 out of 5 stars Very Good.......2001-09-09

I found this calculator to be an excellent one, my sister uses it in school and she is very pleased with this cheap, but powerful calculator.

5 out of 5 stars Impossible to find in stores!.......2001-03-24

My jr. high son uses this in school. After his was damaged we went EVERYWHERE to locate a duplicate- not to be found! Tried a Texas Instrument model- but it lacked a function necessary in school, despite its 'scientific calculator' name. This one is special because it has an attached cover that slides over and completely forms its own hard cover case over the keys, really protects it at school... AMAZON to the rescue! Priced right and delivered to my door.

5 out of 5 stars Nice set of options, easy to use, cool and inexpensive.......2000-12-21

It's very easy to use, you can master absolutely all options really quickly. I particularly liked the fact that I can choose how many decimal places it will show on the display, the quick and handy deg <->rad conversion and the powerful 2-variable stats mode. It's also quite fast, I've noticed the results pop up sooner than in many similarly priced calculators. ....as a bonus it looks quite cool. I give it 5 stars for sure.

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