Sharp Calculator Commercial
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Sharp Calculator Commercial
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- 2003-05-28 07:58:40
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- sharp_calculator
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- 3570
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Reviewer:
Colin Howell
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October 8, 2010
Subject: Nice look back at an almost forgotten past.
Subject: Nice look back at an almost forgotten past.
This commercial must date back to 1971, since the Sharp EL-8 (or "ELSI-8", as it's called in this ad) was introduced in the beginning of that year.
Someone said that $345 must be worth about $750 in "today's economy bloated times". Actually, that was way too low; it would have been worth about $1,600 in 2004, when that comment was written, or about $1,850 today in 2010.
At the start of the '70s, electronic calculators, especially hand-held ones, were still very expensive, high-tech gadgets, requiring the most advanced integrated circuits available. Even getting a calculator down to hand-held size at all was a big challenge. So it wasn't unreasonable to pay a price equivalent to a high-end laptop today. But once the "calculator wars" kicked in, prices began to plummet, along with the machines' size, and their capabilities soared. As someone else remarked, there was a tremendous amount of change in just a few years.
Someone said that $345 must be worth about $750 in "today's economy bloated times". Actually, that was way too low; it would have been worth about $1,600 in 2004, when that comment was written, or about $1,850 today in 2010.
At the start of the '70s, electronic calculators, especially hand-held ones, were still very expensive, high-tech gadgets, requiring the most advanced integrated circuits available. Even getting a calculator down to hand-held size at all was a big challenge. So it wasn't unreasonable to pay a price equivalent to a high-end laptop today. But once the "calculator wars" kicked in, prices began to plummet, along with the machines' size, and their capabilities soared. As someone else remarked, there was a tremendous amount of change in just a few years.
Reviewer:
Seto-Kaiba_Is_Stupid
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August 28, 2009
Subject: Pickle Me Grandmother!!
Subject: Pickle Me Grandmother!!
You know, I heard about one 70's electronics company (not Sharp) that produced a gold-plated calculator for some special event involving the Queen of England.
Nevertheless, one should remember how much time this product and others like it reduced. Probably.
Nevertheless, one should remember how much time this product and others like it reduced. Probably.
Reviewer:
Spuzz
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September 11, 2004
Subject: Fits in your rather oversized pocket!
Subject: Fits in your rather oversized pocket!
Damn, I heard about this one, and this really is worth all the reviews. I am sure 345 dollars in those days equalled about 750 dollars now in today's economy bloated times. Like the handy size too. Like it barely fit your hand. Highly reccomended!
Reviewer:
op712
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August 9, 2004
Subject: The Price is Right
Subject: The Price is Right
Don't laugh, for that how much these first handheld units DID run for..back in 1974. I remember seeing my first handheld calculator (from Casio, in 1975)..took 6 "AA" batteries, came with adapter, decent sized flourscent number display (only 8 digits across), and the price tag of $179.95 .. in an office supply store.
Reviewer:
trafalgar
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March 16, 2004
Subject: Hilarious
Subject: Hilarious
I have worked long and hard (OK, about 5 minutes) to try and date this commercial, and I have determined it is most likely from 1970. It's amazing that just 5 or 6 years later, when I got my first calculator, they were about 1/10th as big, and 1/20th as expensive...hilarious and highly recommended.
Reviewer:
AliceTeeple
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February 22, 2004
Subject: TAX TIME!!!!!!!!!!
Subject: TAX TIME!!!!!!!!!!
Man oh man, do I need one of those cheap, small calculators. One that I could fit easily in my large suitcase, you know? And they're so inexpensive these days. $345? Pah! Who needs OSX when you have one of these math-crunching babies? Interesting sets though. Shoutouts to the construction worker building a paper city with a paper crane.