TEXAS INSTRUMENTSBA35 Solar Calculator

I purchased this item to replace the one my husband had used for years that wore out. Even though it was advertised as NEW it was actually 15 years old and the only thing that worked on it was the #9. It's not that I hate the calculator it was the fact that it was so old and didn't work. The company I ordered it from did give a full refund for the item.

The product is excellent. It is highly unfortunate that TI cancelled production of this calculator.To use the item is so easy without unnecessary steps that are required with the BA II Plus which is the replacement model.The BE 35 is just perfect and simple.Michael Green

The item received does not work. The display screen will not completely clear and when several numbers are entered, some do not display a complete number. Amazon is refunding.

If a test or class requires the BA35, this is a fine calculator ... however, if you are going into finance get the better Finance Calculator TI-BAII

Initially, I purchased a newer HP calculator to make the calculations in "Buffettology" by Mary Buffett and David Clark. Big mistake! After struggling for 6 to 8 hours, I realized that the problems solved in the documentation that accompanied my purchase had nothing to do with the problems I was trying to solve. Realizing my mistake I purchased the TI BA 35 Solar Calculator which the book recommended.It worked right out of the box. The lesson is that calculators are not programmed the same. The TI BA35 Solar Calculator is uncomplicated and easy to use for investment decisions (Stock analysis) which is the only thing I use it for. Saved my life!