Sharp EL344RB 10-Digit Calculator with Punctuation, Metric Converter, Solar Powered LCD Display, Small Pocket Calculator for Students and Professionals

I'm not a complete failure at mental arithmetic. To change from miles to meters just divide by point six. OK, how many meters are in 1179 miles? I admit I wouldn't even attempt the calculation. I would just whip out my trusty metric conversion wallet calculator. Oh, I would still work out that 1200 was 2000 so that if I made a major error typing it in I would know that I wasn't even approximately right. However, I would still use the calculator for accurate results.

Wow! This Sharp EL344RB calculator does everything. It can actually calculate fractions. And it can mix decimals with fractions. It also has metric and USA measurement conversions as well as foreign currency buy / sell conversion. For a small calculator it has a large display. Many other calculators loose their currency conversion entries after they time out. Not this one. You can pick it up 2 days later and it still has your foreign conversion detail in memory. It also has a constant multiplicand - great for figuring your net pay without repeatedly entering the Gross amount. It has dual power and comes with a nice folding vinyl case. This is not a complicated device. Some of the features are not intuitive, but within 30 minutes you can learn all of the features. No engineering degree from MIT required. Any 12yr old with a half a brain can use this, It's quite accurate.it's calculations are always correct. In fact it's a great toy. I'm always trying to fool it. For the price, a bargain, without having to drag out my laptop or tablet and call up the correct apps. I wholeheartedly recommend this calculator.

instruction small print and more there than what I wanted but I'm still working with it

Happy circumstance: I remember enough arithmetic from my school days, to do basic calculations with pencil and paper, or in my head (cashiers are always amazed ... 8-) ).But as an American interested in European and world affairs, the calculations I cannot do easily are: American measurements to Metric, Metric to American. A never-ending source of annoyance.This little calculator solves the problem very well. Must own 4 of them (2 I can't find: also annoying).My only criticism would be: the labels for the various types of calculation can be difficult to read, because I have to take off my glasses (very near-sighted, and getting to an age, sad to write ...).Definitely a "Don't leave home without it!" gadget. Also much handier than the iPhone.

This 344R replacement for the 344G is actually an improvement. With two of the old versions now on their last legs after 10 years of daily use, it is good to find a close replacement. The new battery back-up feature is in addition to the old version solar powered-only unit. The buttons and conversions are basically the same as the old version. It adds algebraic functions and currency rate conversions, useful for foreign money rates. If it lasts as long as the old version, money well spent. revision: just realized that the new version goes out to 10 digits, vs. the old version of only 8 digits. Something I need regularily.

This calculator does not have millimeters to inches conversion or vice versa.. button...

Very poor performance in conversion Feet and inches to Metric

This is a pocket calculator that also has the ability for all sorts of conversions. At first glance, it seems quite confusing and the printing by the keys for the appropriate conversions is small. There is a manual and a small addendum sheet that gives sample conversions. Doing the conversions does take a little practice as you have to keep the direction of conversion in mind when inputting the figures, e.g. meters > inches or you might get some really small Europeans (tennis tour heights, weights for instance.) Having solar cells on the calculator for power is a big plus and the unit lives up to the brand name.