The Ultimate in Value for money calculators (Casio FX 83 ES)

Member Name: Dramana

Product:	Casio FX 83 ES
Date:	24/07/09 (11 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy to use, Almost all functions are useful, the list goes on

Disadvantages: It could do with taller screen but this is only a problem when doing rediculous calculations

If your doing GCSE or A Level maths or science this is the calculator you need.

In the description on dooyoo, it says "Scientific Calculator with 249 functions" now in most cases this means that there are maybe 50 functions that are useful. But this case the designers have decided to focus on what is actually needed.

I have been using this calculator since the beginning of year 8 and since then I haven't had a problem with it. The display is as simple as can be and it has plenty of memory slots for GCSE and A level.

The battery last forever, since I got it I have changed it once.

It can show both fractions and decimal and switch between the two at the touch of a button. It has an easy to use interface and if you make a mistake it is easy to go back and find it.

The only down side to it is that it doesn't draw graphs. But then the cheapest calculator that they let into an exam that does (That I have found) is more than eight times the price listed here. Instead it can be used to compute a table which can be used to plot a graph by hand.

All in all this is a brilliant calculator, I would recommend it to anyone doing maths or science at GCSE or A level. It is even great for Further maths though for that it is a good idea to get a graphic calculator as well.

Summary: A Great Calculator for anyone, particularly GCSE and A level Students