Desktop Computer Review: Casio DM1200TE 12 Digit Solar Desktop Calculator Review

i was looking for a calculator for my desk that would be faster and easier to use than the calculator built into my computer. i've had great experiences with casio in the past, and the 12-digit display and two way power were certainly features that drew me to this particular model, so i ordered it. i received it today, which brings me to my four-star review. i opened the box and almost started laughing when i saw how big this thing is. it is truly a "desktop calculator", not a pocket calculator. after laughing about it (and showing it to my coworkers who also laughed at the size), i've decided to keep it. i just figured other people buying this should know what they're getting into. it's about 6" x 8" for reference.

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Product Description:
Casio's DM-1200TE desktop solar calculator is an indispensable tool for students, households, and offices for quick math calculations, figuring finances, converting cooking measurements, or anything else you can think of when you wish you had a calculator at hand. The sturdy, 1-pound DM-1200TE makes an ideal desk calculator, and since it's solar powered, it's always at the ready.
Independent memory assures consistent reckoning. The DM-1200TE has several special functions keys, including markup and markdown, square root, constants for +, -, x, and /, and 00, grand total, and a one-touch percentage key. With three-digit comma markers, it's easier to read longer numbers at a glance. The oversize, readable 12-digit LCD (24-digit approximations) provides more information for more complex computations. And the DM-1200TE has a convenient correcting function--if you make an input error you can clear it with a tap of the quick-correction key.
Great for business travelers with its tax and currency exchange function, use the DM-1200TE in the kitchen, classroom, or the home office. Solar power provides constant service, and the backup battery ensures that you'll always have power in low-light situations, whenever you need it. Casio supports the DM-1200TE desktop calculator with a one-year warranty on parts and labor. --Barbara Price