An Ode to Calculators
October 14th, 2008 | Published in QC
Are calculators sexy? This is not a question that most people would think about, unless of course you’re a nerd who engages in calculator modding. But this scene is more about adding bells and whistles than about making the device aesthetically pleasing. Don’t worry folks I’m not judging, I was a calculator modder in my younger days.
The gorgeous calculator pictured to the left is part of the LC-104 series from amadana, which can be purchased from Steven Alan of all places. This calculator focuses on wrapping functionality in a simple and stylish package. The HP 12c is another calculator that embodies this idea. The HP 12c has a timeless design that hasn’t changed in over twenty years. More classic and interesting calculator designs can be found on Pocket Calculator’s Vintage LCD Calculator Museum; it’s a mouthful for sure, but definitely worth a look.
