CASIO fx-82ES PLUS NATURAL-V.P.A.M. 2nd edition

Description

Brand: CASIO
Model: fx-82ES PLUS 2nd edition
Type: Scientific calculator
Picture: CASIO fx-82ES PLUS 2nd edition
Batteries: AAA x 1
Lifetime: Introduced: 2023
Terminated: unknown
Notes: The CASIO fx-82 series started with the CASIO fx-82, an ordinary scientific calculator. But CASIO kept extending this line, turning it not into just a model number but a whole calculator series. Trying to make it the non-programmable scientific calculator for school use.

So far I’ve found mention of the following types:

Just like its predecessor, the CASIO fx-82ES PLUS this calculator has NATURAL-V.P.A.M. that supposedly stands for "Natural Visually Perfect Algebraic Method". This calculator tries to be accurate when it can. For instance, when dividing 1 by three the answer displayed is "1/3". To switch between mathematical and decimal results the S⇔D key can be used. To see it as a decimal result one can also press SHIFT =. This is not indicated on the keypad.

For a description of its functionality please refer to its predecessor.

There is not a lot wrong with its predecessor but if there is one thing standing out it is the look and feel of this second edition which in my view is very much more pleasing to the eye. I personally love this calculator’s looks, very clear print and a lot of very welcome contrast.

The calculator is fast, is very easy to work with, and runs up to two years on one AAA battery (when used one hour daily, according to its manual). A screw driver however is needed to replace the battery, the back needs to be removed, and six small screws keep the back in place.


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