Sharp Electronics ELS10BBLTranslucent 3 key memory Youth Calculator-Blue

I was looking for a small quality calculator for my daughter; who is an RN. When I received this calculator, I took it out of the package to try it. I loved it! It is perfect; an attached cover, not bulky, nice key size and touch, pocket sized, and fits right into her scrub pockets. Many of her coworkers ask to borrow it. Great choice!

It is now April 9, 2009. The little calculators are still going strong in mechanics and structure. If my Amazon.com purchase is slightly under the "free shipping dollar amount," I add one of these to my order and hang onto it for birthdays, Easter baskets, Christmas stockings, etc. All of the recipients have been happy too!

Extremely user-friendly, compact, bright/fun color. Cover keeps buttons/screen protected for easy carrying. So well-liked that someone stole mine at work. Plan to reorder!

Buy Sharp Electronics ELS10BBLTranslucent 3 key memory Youth Calculator-Blue Now

Why is this marketed for "Youth"? I hesitated to buy it because the copy indicated it was not for us older people but it's perfect for me and I'm well past childhood, ha ha. Why so great? I'll tell ya:

1. Has necessary functions including percent, square root, memories plus and minus.

2. Doesn't have all those extra functions that remind me of my struggles with calculus .

3. Has an OFF button, missing on many calculators that eventually turn off automatically but make me feel like I forgot to turn off the stove. Note this clever little critter turns itself off anyway, if you don't.

4. Has an attached, hardshell plastic cover that snaps down to protect it from dust and whatever else is in my backpack. Or kitchen.

5. White numbers on dark blue are large and easy to see.

6. Numbers in display are even larger, HUGE in fact. Wow, what a difference! I didn't realize how much I needed this.

7. Face and cover are an attractive blue, with ivory back. Easier to distinguish from hard-to-see black things, thus easier to find at the bottom of pack or purse or see if misplaced. But is not as light as the picture shows. In order to get that picture, they must have back-lit the calculator. It is actually a respectable, translucent, darker blue.

8. Is petite, 4 1/4 x 2 11/16"; 1/2" thick.

9. Is shapely and curved, not rectangular with corners.

10. Costs little and is eligible for Super Saver Shipping.

On the other hand, the directions that came with it are in the most miniscule print I ever did see! Had me laughing. Maybe THAT'S why they market it for kids only youthful eyesight can read them.

Read Best Reviews of Sharp Electronics ELS10BBLTranslucent 3 key memory Youth Calculator-Blue Here

This is a fun sturdy inexpensive calculator, without too many buttons to confuse things for kids. It does just enough stuff to be fun, and for the kids to feel like they understand what all the buttons do. We've had these for several years and they're still going strong.

Want Sharp Electronics ELS10BBLTranslucent 3 key memory Youth Calculator-Blue Discount?

I bought this for my nephew's first day of kindergarten. I needed something that cost just $3 to offset a $6 shipping charge. He loves this calculator and now he'll never have to learn pesky arithmatic!