Bamboo Calculator Features and Functions

Matt Parker introduces and unboxes a bamboo solar calculator on Numberphile. He highlights its unique design and features, such as its bamboo construction and solar power. Matt tests its functionality, revealing limitations in mathematical operations like order of operations and division by zero. Despite its shortcomings, he humorously notes its eco-friendly design, suggesting it could be fed to pandas. The video concludes with a scoring of the calculator's display, functionality, accuracy, ergonomics, and durability, resulting in an average score of 3.83.

What are the two main features of the bamboo calculator?

• It is voice-activated and has a built-in printer.

• It is solar-powered and waterproof.

• It is made of bamboo and has a large display.

• It has a touch screen and is lightweight.

What is the unique aspect of the bamboo calculator's design?

• It is made of recycled plastic.

• It is constructed from bamboo.

• It has a transparent casing.

• It is made entirely of metal.

What was the initial impression of the calculator after unboxing?

• It was missing some parts.

• It was exactly as expected, a calculator made of bamboo.

• It was heavier than expected.

• It was not functioning properly.

What mathematical operation did the calculator fail to perform correctly?

• Subtraction

• Order of operations

• Square root calculation

• Addition

What happens when you divide by zero on this calculator?

• It displays infinity.

• It shows an error message.

• It shuts down automatically.

• It gives a result of zero.

What is a unique feature of the calculator's decimal point?

• It is shaped like a star.

• It is square-shaped.

• It is larger than usual.

• It is colored red.

What is the philosophical aspect of the calculator's 'on' button?

• It plays a sound when activated.

• It changes color when pressed.

• It is also the 'clear' button, symbolizing rebirth.

• It requires a double press to function.

What is the durability score given to the bamboo calculator?

• 8

• 3

• 5

• 10

What is the average score of the bamboo calculator?

• 2.75

• 5.0

• 3.83 recurring

• 4.5

What is a humorous potential use for the bamboo calculator?

• As a musical instrument

• As a paperweight

• As food for a panda

• As a toy for children