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5 stars
Version: AllerCalc 2.11
"spectacular replacement for windows calculator!"
Pros: First, this calculator features true operator precedence, just like a 'real' store bought calculator (and unlike many of the simple, 4 function calculator downloads here on Cnet.). But there's much more; Allercalc is incredibly flexible, and includes a staggering range of functions and constants. Because it was designed as a teaching tool, you know that it's accurate; and even better, Allercalc is free for personal use (the publisher will accept donations through his website).
The key colors and sizes are completely user changeable, as is the display; so, even if you're vision impaired, you'll be able to use Allercalc. You can select whether you want to focus on finance or science; and you can even design a simpler custom interface, by eliminating unused function keys from the display. The screen shows a record of past calculations, almost as good as a tape display.
Cons: On the minus side, the calculator is not 'skinnable', and the squared off look is a bit dated. The = sign is missing; in it's place is the EXE key, which will confuse occasional calculator users. And the scrolling display isn't as easy to use as a tape display, and will frustrate accountants looking for a paper tape replacement. But these are mere quibbles. AllerCalc deserves - and gets - my highest rating of 5 stars. It's a brilliant calculator, and deserves to be on every computer on the planet. It's that good.
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