Texas Instruments BA35 Solar Calculator
- Solar powered business calculator
- Time-value-of-money, cash flow and compound interest
- APR to effective rate conversion
- Amortization, markup and margin calculations
- Slide case and guidebook included
- 6 x 0.8 inches, 3.68 ounces
- 1 year warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket financial calculator for students and business users, with preprogrammed interest, cash flow and amortization functions. It lacks the larger display and graphing of advanced models.
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ASIN: B00004UFMIModel: BA-35Category: Financial & Business
Overview
Not a basic four-function calculator, the BA35 is a solar-powered business model preprogrammed for cash flow, time-value-of-money and compound interest problems. A protective slide case and a guidebook come with it.
Built-in financial functions replace long formula work for loans, savings and markup problems, and solar power avoids routine battery swaps. The listing mentions a battery requirement too, so the exact power arrangement is unclear.
Who it's for
A business student, bookkeeper or small-business owner will use the interest conversions, payment breakdowns and markup tools. Engineers or advanced finance users who need programmable graphing should choose a different class of calculator.
Pros and cons
- Preprogrammed financial functions
- Slide case included
- Compact and light
- Listing also mentions a battery
- Display size details conflict
- Limited to business-style calculations
Performance notes
Preprogrammed routines handle time-value-of-money, annuity, amortization, cash flow and APR-to-effective-rate work from a few key entries, which saves manual formula setup. Solar cells supply power in normal indoor or outdoor light.
Where it stands among financial & business
- #9 most-searched brand and model of the 9 financial & business lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 10 financial & business we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Instruments |
|---|---|
| Model | BA-35 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 6 x 0.8 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.68 ounces |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Solar Powered |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | One Year Parts and Labor |
| Other details | |
| Calculator Type | Business, Financial |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Included | Protective slide case, guidebook |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the box with the Texas Instruments BA35?
The calculator, a protective slide case and a guidebook, according to the description.
Does the Texas Instruments BA35 run on batteries?
It is described as solar powered, though the specs also mention one CR123A battery requirement, so confirm with the seller.
What financial functions does the Texas Instruments BA35 have?
Cash flow analysis, time-value-of-money, compound interest, annuity, amortization, APR to effective rate, cost-sell-margin and markup calculations.
Is the Texas Instruments BA35 a graphing calculator?
No. It is a business and financial calculator.