Seiko Instruments combines metric calculator, spell checker into one useful electronic device; the pocket-sized Spelling Calc provides students with instant answers for math and spelling.TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1995--The Consumer Products Division of Seiko Instruments Seiko Instruments Inc. (セイコーインスツル株式会社 USA Inc., Thursday announced the Spelling Calc (SC-1110) to assist students with spelling and math problems. The Spelling Calc, a slim electronic device, provides students with the correct spelling for more than 80,000 words and is a full-functioning metric calculator. Based on the Concise American Heritage American Heritage can refer to:
The "wildcard See wild cards and wildcard mask. " feature allows the user to insert a question mark where spelling is uncertain and the unit will "fill in the blank" and list possible words. This feature is especially helpful in deciphering crossword puzzles. The compact device doubles as a full functioning calculator with memory that can perform addition, subtraction subtraction, fundamental operation of arithmetic; the inverse of addition. If a and b are real numbers (see number), then the number a−b is that number (called the difference) which when added to b (the subtractor) equals , multiplication and division. A built-in conversion function changes to and from metric units of length, weight, liquid measure and temperature. The converter can also be programmed to calculate rate based information such as sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. and tips. With dimensions measuring 4.5" by 2.75" and only one centimeter in width, the Spelling Calc can be easily toted in a backpack, purse or pocket and has a protective lid with instructions. Both spell check and calculator functions share a keypad that is activated by either the "Calc" or "Spell" buttons. The product comes with a pre-installed lithium battery Lithium batteries are primary batteries that have lithium metal or lithium compounds as an anode. Depending on the design and chemical compounds used lithium cells can produce voltages from 1.5V to about 3V, twice the voltage of an ordinary zinc-carbon battery or alkaline cell. (CR2025) and an automatic shut-off to preserve battery life. The Spelling Calc is available nationwide through customer mass-merchandising outlets, department and office product stores. Expected street price for the Spelling Calc will be under $20. Customers can call 800/873-4508 to locate their nearest dealer. Seiko Instruments USA Inc., Consumer Products Division, 2990 W. Lomita Blvd., Torrance, Calif. 90505; telephone 310/517-7810. Note to Editors: Evaluation units available. CONTACT: Les Goldberg Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Kellie Reagan, 714/545-3117 CompuServe: 74551,1335 |
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