You wont go wrong with this (Casio MX-8V)

Member Name: hannahbanna

Product:	Casio MX-8V
Date:	28/10/09 (53 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Durable, easy to use, good value

Disadvantages: None

Being a boring Book Keeper I feel it is appropriate for me to review my calculator. I have owned mine for about 4 years so I couldn't tell you exactly how much I paid for it but as I am considered 'tight', I know I would not have paid more than £6-7 for it. On a more helpful note, it can be purchased from Argos for £5.99.

***************The calculator and why I love it***************

This calculator is the ideal size to sit on the desk (approximately 11cm by 14cm)
It isn't so big that it gets in the way and not so small that it gets lost under all the mess on my desk. It is a great design, with a slightly raised screen, so you don't have to 'lean over' it to see the figures. The buttons are the perfect size for my fingers to quickly tap over the numbers, without making too many mistakes. It is dual powered (solar or battery).

It is made from a very durable plastic. I divide my work between home and the office so this calculator is thrown about a bit when I am packing up my things in a rush. It normally ends up at the bottom of my bag with everything else on top it. I can be quite careless (and maybe a bit stroppy when my figures don't agree) so I may have accidently on purpose 'dropped' it a couple of times. I have even spilt tea on it but after a night in the airing cupboard, it was back to its usual self. After everything I have put it through, it is wearing up very well, considering its age and how often I use it (most days). It has only a few light scratches on the screen and on the base (from my furious adding up).

*********The Mathematical Part (if you are interested)**********

It is not overloaded with lots of buttons that I don't know how to use,
it has just the basic function keys and some, sometimes useful others, as follows:-

MC - Clears Memory
MR - Recalls stored memory
M- Subtracts displayed figure from memory
M+ Adds displayed figure into memory
MU - Mark up

(Sorry but I thought that MIGHT be useful to someone)

When it finally gives up, I will definitely go out and buy the same one again. It is great. I recommend to everyone who needs one, especially the careless.

Summary: Perfect