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Sharp Calculator Commercial

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Reviewer: Spuzz - - September 11, 2004
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 - - August 9, 2004
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: op712 - - August 9, 2004
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 - - March 16, 2004
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 - - February 22, 2004
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.