CASIO fx-82MS S-V.P.A.M.

Description

Brand: CASIO
Model: fx-82MS (Modern Statistics?)
Type: Scientific calculator
Picture: CASIO fx-82MS
Batteries: AA x 1
Lifetime: Introduced: 2009
Terminated: unknown
Notes: Just like the CASIO fx-82TL this calculator has "S-V.P.A.M." which stands for "Super Visually Perfect Algebraic Method".

The calculator is quite similar to the CASIO fx-82TL. Some notable differences: the form factor is different. Statistical sums and variables are now under the 1 and 2 keys and statistical data can be edited using the "STAT-data editor". All in all a cleaner look.

It has multiple memory locations named "A" to "F" and also "X", "Y" and "M". The latter memory is used when using memory operations such as M+. Values can be stored using the STO function (2nd function of RCL) and obviously recalled using RCL. The variable letters are printed in pink and can be used without using a modifier such as SHIFT or ALPHA. For example, read out memory location "M" by keying RCL M+

Also printed in pink is "e" which value is Euler's number.

Various settings can be changed using the MODE menu. One of these is the option to show values such as 3/2 as 11/2 as we do in The Netherlands.

Very popular school calculator, at least in The Netherlands, later surpassed by the CASIO fx-82MS 2nd edition. Very easy to find on flea markets and auction sites as well. Sometimes even boxes full of them.

The calculator is fast, very easy to work with, and runs for ages (17.000 hours according to its manual) on one AA battery. 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.

Like the CASIO fx-82TL, this is one of the better non-programmable scientific calculators.
Series: 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.

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