Retro Review: Casio fx-280 FRACTION
Quick Facts:
Model: fx-280 FRACTION
Company: Casio
Type: Scientific
Years: Introduced 1995 (mid 1990s)
Display: 10 digits
Batteries: Solar with Battery backup, LR 44
Special thanks to Tom Manning for furnishing this calculator. Much appreciated.
A Bigger fx-260 Solar (II)
The Casio fx-280 FRACTION is a variation of the Casio fx-260 Solar and the fx-260 Solar II. The modes and features are:
* Trigonometric Functions
* Angle Conversions: polar, rectangular, degrees/radians/grads
* Random Numbers
* Logarithms and exponents
* 1 Variable Statistics
* Fractions
* DMS/Decimal conversions
Like the great fx-260 Solar, the fx-280 calculator is an impressive basic scientific calculator, handy for both beginners and experts. You can check my review for the fx-260 Solar II here: http://edspi31415.blogspot.com/2017/03/review-casio-fx-260-solar-ii-fx-82.html
Any Differences?
Yes. The main difference is that the fx-280 has three memory registers: A, B, and M. Only memory M has storage addition. Memories A, B, and M are assigned to the [ ( ], [ ) ], and [ x^y ] keys, respectively.
The top row of keys has a [STO] (RCL) (store/recall), pushing the [x^2] (√), [log] (10^x), and [ln] (e^x) keys to the right. The fx-280 has no [ON] key, and the [AC] key acts as the ON key.
The arithmetic keys, equals key, and M+/DATA key are blue instead of black. The [ C ] and [AC] keys are red.
The fx-280 came with a quick reference card.
Thank you Tom!
Source:
"Casio fx-280 (FRACTION)" calculator.org https://www.calculator.org/calculators/Casio_fx-280.html Retrieved December 11, 2019
Eddie
All original content copyright, © 2011-2019. Edward Shore. Unauthorized use and/or unauthorized distribution for commercial purposes without express and written permission from the author is strictly prohibited. This blog entry may be distributed for noncommercial purposes, provided that full credit is given to the author.
Quick Facts:
Model: fx-280 FRACTION
Company: Casio
Type: Scientific
Years: Introduced 1995 (mid 1990s)
Display: 10 digits
Batteries: Solar with Battery backup, LR 44
Special thanks to Tom Manning for furnishing this calculator. Much appreciated.
A Bigger fx-260 Solar (II)
The Casio fx-280 FRACTION is a variation of the Casio fx-260 Solar and the fx-260 Solar II. The modes and features are:
* Trigonometric Functions
* Angle Conversions: polar, rectangular, degrees/radians/grads
* Random Numbers
* Logarithms and exponents
* 1 Variable Statistics
* Fractions
* DMS/Decimal conversions
Like the great fx-260 Solar, the fx-280 calculator is an impressive basic scientific calculator, handy for both beginners and experts. You can check my review for the fx-260 Solar II here: http://edspi31415.blogspot.com/2017/03/review-casio-fx-260-solar-ii-fx-82.html
Any Differences?
Yes. The main difference is that the fx-280 has three memory registers: A, B, and M. Only memory M has storage addition. Memories A, B, and M are assigned to the [ ( ], [ ) ], and [ x^y ] keys, respectively.
The top row of keys has a [STO] (RCL) (store/recall), pushing the [x^2] (√), [log] (10^x), and [ln] (e^x) keys to the right. The fx-280 has no [ON] key, and the [AC] key acts as the ON key.
The arithmetic keys, equals key, and M+/DATA key are blue instead of black. The [ C ] and [AC] keys are red.
The fx-280 came with a quick reference card.
Thank you Tom!
Source:
"Casio fx-280 (FRACTION)" calculator.org https://www.calculator.org/calculators/Casio_fx-280.html Retrieved December 11, 2019
Eddie
All original content copyright, © 2011-2019. Edward Shore. Unauthorized use and/or unauthorized distribution for commercial purposes without express and written permission from the author is strictly prohibited. This blog entry may be distributed for noncommercial purposes, provided that full credit is given to the author.
