[ycombinete]

Makes sense to me!

It’s similar to how it’s easier to pick up a pen and start writing on a pad; then pick up your phone, open the note app and start a new note.

I just want a simple desktop calculator for the office. And that got me interested in the topic. But like you say, I t’s cheap enough to go for the overkill option these days.

[Alex63]

The TI-36x is a solid choice for a fairly basic "scientific calculator" and is still widely available online (about $20). Mine is holding up well.

If you have the money for a "guilty pleasure", check out the HP 15c Collector's Edition. I might indulge myself.