Commodore 796M Handheld Electronic Calculator

This inexpensive handheld electronic calculator has a black plastic case. It has an array of nineteen oval plastic keys. In addition to ten digit keys, four arithmetic functions keys, a decimal point key, a total key, and a clear/clear entry key, the device has a memory key and a percentage key. The on/off switch is left of the memory key and the outlet for a power adapter is on the left side. A mark behind the keyboard reads: commodore. Behind this is the red eight-digit light-emitting diode display.

The back of the calculator has a compartment for a nine-volt battery. The cover is missing. A sticker below this reads:

Solid State Portable (/) Electronic Calculator (/) AC OPERATION Use Commodore (/) adapter no. DC-620R or 505 or 506 or 507 (/) BATTERY 9V Type 006P SERIAL NO. (/) 647752 (/) MODEL 796M. Further text reads: commodore (/) Made in England Pt No 200958-3.

According to Devidts, this calculator came in beige, black, and blue. For the beige version, see 1986.0988.061.

References:

Guy Ball and Bruce Flamm, The Complete Collector’s Guide to Pocket Calculators, Tustin, CA: Wilson/Barnett, 1997, p. 56. They give a date of 1973.

Serge Devidts, BE CALC Vintage Electronic Calculators website.

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