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Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 24/08/2007 23:20:36: will you look at this ?

How can Sharp do this to me tonight when I need to know what 200 divided by 1.175 is ?

What has happened to my calculator ?...What's made it go like this ?

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Dear American Sueing Society,

This has caused me great stress !!..it has made me reach across the room for my spare calculator causing me aggravated worry and the need to stretch !!

Do I have a case to sue Sharp for a billion dollars ?
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 24/08/2007 23:35:28: It does seem to be a solar calculator.Mine have done this but usually on my battery powered units and replacing the low battery fixes it. If that is indeed the solar cell thingy I would say that she is probably shot! That looks like an older calculator, am I mistaken or is the ELSIMATE EL330L an older version and perhaps just worn out?
Have you had it since high school?
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 24/08/2007 23:58:57: HI KAREN,

I've had it at least ten years !!

Do you think I have a case against Sharp ?
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 00:21:01: It does not come up in any of the sharp searches I did!..LOL Oh well does it take a battery? It seems solar to me am I wrong?

Neily I think it is worn out! LOL I thought it looked like an older model! LOL!!

Your so funny! I'll think they will bleed you dry like my van is doing .. they want to change the estimate today and say its not the fuel pump but the motor mounts and they want to charge me $1700.00 instead of $650.00 dollars.. yikes They said do you want to do a trade in...

Hey Neily, See if you can negotiate a trade in for your trusty friend! LOL
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 25/08/2007 00:33:20: It's a solar jobby alright !!..but it caused me stress and made me stretch !!..I think i have grounds to sue !!

I'll see if I can trade it in for a Rolls Royce !.....and get them to give a me a zillion dollars so that I can send you a new van !
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 00:39:37: LOL LOL that is funny maybe did you pull a muscle whilst stretching? LOL...

I want an element or the new scion.. LOL Less gas... LOL Think fuel economy! and I'll think of a good law suit.. Hey you brits into suing too!!! LOL LOL
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 25/08/2007 00:41:46: We're learning from the best !

You guys just sue for everything don't you ?

I'm still stressed !!..I think I want two zillion dollars !!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 00:51:12: That's so funny! What are you planing for that two zillion Dollars Kind Sir?
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 00:52:54: I think a lot of people sue for everything.. remember the lady with hot coffee suit at Mc Donalds??? I couldn't believe it!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 25/08/2007 00:53:00: Quote from: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 00:51:12
That's so funny! What are you planing for that two zillion Dollars Kind Sir?

Well, I need a new calculator !
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 00:57:35: Well its nice they are usually pretty cheap! Hope you find a good one. My kids had to have those scientific ones t- something.. for algebra or trig. I can't remember..Have to run, need to help get all my kiddies in their caps and gowns for graduation at 5:30 pm.. 1/2 hour away! I can't believe their gonna be gone.. I am gonna miss em!! Bye Neily Good luck with the law suit!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 25/08/2007 01:00:35: Thanks Karen,

I wish I had my calculator working cos I don't know if I'll have any change left from a zillion pounds after buying a new calculator !!

Hop the kids have fun at the graduation !!..YAYYYYYYYYY !!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: JimBob on 25/08/2007 01:06:09: Neil, were you here in Texas anyone could tell you that there are roaches - baby ones - shorting out the display's electrical connections.

But I have no idea about the roach problem in the UK.
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 25/08/2007 02:37:37: Thanks Jim,

Sue those roaches !!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: kdlynn on 25/08/2007 03:16:42: neil... i was going to divide it for you, but my calculator ran away :(
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: kdlynn on 25/08/2007 03:18:24: found it. it's 170.21276
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 25/08/2007 14:47:05: Quote from: kdlynn on 25/08/2007 03:18:24
found it. it's 170.21276

THANKS KADIE !!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 14:54:40: LOL LOL!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: kdlynn on 25/08/2007 16:53:19: no problem.
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: paul.fr on 25/08/2007 17:06:14: Did none of you think to use the calculator on your pc/laptop.
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: neilep on 25/08/2007 18:16:47: Quote from: paul.fr on 25/08/2007 17:06:14
Did none of you think to use the calculator on your pc/laptop.

I hate it...on my pesky laptop I don't have a numeric keypad and in my case specifically I am referring to documents displayed on my screen anyway !

But thanks for the idea chummy.
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: paul.fr on 25/08/2007 18:22:16: Quote from: neilep on 25/08/2007 18:16:47
I hate it...on my pesky laptop I don't have a numeric keypad and in my case specifically I am referring to documents displayed on my screen anyway !

But thanks for the idea chummy.

Note to self: read whole topic, not just last two replies.
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 18:47:45: Quote from: neilep on 25/08/2007 00:53:00
Quote from: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 00:51:12
That's so funny! What are you planing for that two zillion Dollars Kind Sir?

Well, I need a new calculator !

Well indeed you do! LOL!
Title: Calculator Chaos !!
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2007 18:53:31: Quote from: neilep on 25/08/2007 01:00:35
Thanks Karen,

I wish I had my calculator working cos I don't know if I'll have any change left from a zillion pounds after buying a new calculator !!

Hop the kids have fun at the graduation !!..YAYYYYYYYYY !!

The kids were great !! so cute you know..LOL

It was an interesting night and I did not get home till real late talking with my old friend and ex-boss from several years ago. She is subbing for me while I have been away!We talked until really late 11:00 PMish or later! Lots of wonderful parents and families!