Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition

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1. This looks awesome! I would buy it instantly, if it would be a scientific calculator, ideally with RPN.

   Mixed · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

2. The attraction here is surely celebrating the craftsmanship and the story / history behind the product

   Recommends · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

3. I saw it and I thought this looks really nice and I could buy one and have it for life

   Mixed · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

4. it still looks rather tacky to me, mostly because of its lacquered finish

   Mixed · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

5. It isn't going to cut it if your working outside of that domain.

   Mixed · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

6. That is what Apple needs, a Lacquer edition iProduct

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7. it exists in a different level than the status quo

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8. the video showed a man working on it who cared

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9. this is something unique handcrafted.

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10. the calculator is pretty nice too

    Recommends · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

11. But still buy the calculator :)

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12. Utility-wise for the cost, it's not outstanding compared to regular calculators.

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

13. technically there is nothing special here, just the physical appearance/build

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

14. they don't need a very average calculator in a premium case

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

15. Is it me or it just doesn't look that amazing?

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

16. the deep lacquer luster a bit lackluster

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

17. the keycaps are double-shot, have scissor switches, and 3-key rollover

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18. I have never seen this calculator myself

    Mixed · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

19. 3-key rollover instead of n-key rollover??

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”

20. This calculator, hard pass for me.

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Casio S100X Japanese Lacquer Edition (JP Page Only)”