Pros & Cons
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Durability
Customers highly praise the durability of the calculator, with many reporting long term usage and some even having multiple units over several years. However, a small number of customers have reported issues with their calculators breaking shortly after purchase.
User-Friendly
Customers have generally positive opinions about the user-friendliness of the calculator. Some found it initially confusing but were able to overcome the learning curve and appreciate its convenience and value in their daily routine. Others praised its sleek design, functionality, and affordability.
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Scientific Functions
Customers have mixed opinions on the scientific functions of the Casio FX-85GTCW calculator. While most agree that it offers a wide range of scientific features and is good value, some find it more difficult to use than previous models due to changes in button placement for certain functions. This has led to incorrect answers for common calculations, causing frustration for users in maths, physics, chemistry and biology fields.
Affordability
Customers have mixed opinions on the affordability of the calculator, with most praising its value for money and being a cheaper alternative to more expensive models. However, some customers have expressed concerns over the calculator's plastic construction and the quality of its snap-on case.
Highlights
Quality
Good quality calculator, brought for my son for school, easy to use.
Easy to use and durable as it comes with a case.
The pictures in the description only show the cover being at the back of the calculator but it can also be used at the front to... Read More
I use to have a old version of this, it works well but feels very cheap was disappointed with the cheap plastic feel to it
Price
Got this for my son who is about to start secondary school was a really good price to what i have seen on other sites
Absolute bargain and exactly what my son needed for high school.
Shipping
Used during gcses, arrived on time and was packaged neatly.
Arrived in good time, well packaged and as described.
Packaging/appearance
It comes with a case so it can be protected within their school bags and is also solar powered so i don't need to worry about batteries.
Brought this for my son for secondary school, so hasnt used it yet but looks easy to use.
Competitiveness
Personally, i think this calculator is great as it's similar to the old version of itself but has minor improvements which make... Read More
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- This product had a total of 1,812 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 13 2024.
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This item supersedes a product which was literally at peak more than 6 times this price
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It does loads of stuff but i am too old to remember how to use it properly
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I can confirm that if you type 5318008 and turn it upside down it will still makes you laugh
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Comes with a hard case that stops buttons being pressed in bag which fits on the back when in use
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Good priceall standard option availableno issues
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A lot thinner then my previous calculator but i expected that already so all good
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There were a few comments on how it didnt work properly but if you find the right the keys or figure out how to use it properly i think it should work just fine
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The pictures in the description only show the cover being at the back of the calculator but it can also be used at the front to protect the keys when youre not using it