{"product_id":"casio-mq-2-iconic-micro-calculator-clock-japan-1978","title":"Casio MQ-2 iconic micro-calculator clock Japan 1978","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qJYHHd mp0vvc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tonYlb Uphzyf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aim-chrome-initial-inline-async-container\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CKgc1d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Zkbeff\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pWvJNd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew old stock condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe box is not great but the unit is fantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull set, box, manual, fabric case \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCasio MQ-2\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Micro Computer Quartz) is \u003cmark class=\"MAeH\"\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf IHXERc_s\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb IHXERc_s\/HugV6--\u003ea iconic, vintage \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003emicro-calculator and digital clock\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced by Casio in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1977\/1978\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[]]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUnlike modern Casio MQ-series items—which mostly consist of the ultra-popular, budget-friendly MQ-24 analogue wristwatches —the original MQ-2 is a handheld pocket piece of tech history.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003e⏰ Key Features \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe Hardware:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It features a distinctive, always-on 8-digit LCD display with a vintage yellow-tone filter. True to its era, the device does not have an explicit physical power switch.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTime \u0026amp; Calendar Intelligence:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The standout feature of its specialized internal module is an automated calendar programmed to run flawlessly up to December 31, 2099 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDate Calculations:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It allows collectors and users to solve date-related math natively. It can instantly calculate the exact number of days between two specific dates or figure out what the date will be a certain number of days into the future or past \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe Upgrade:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It was launched alongside the MQ-1. The primary upgrades on the MQ-2 were the inclusion of an \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eintegrated alarm function\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and an expanded display layout.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eToday, the MQ-2 is highly sought after by retro-computing enthusiasts and vintage timepiece collectors, often functioning as a unique desk clock or conversation piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VINDIGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55262902485334,"sku":"MQ-2","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8622\/0886\/files\/IMG_4087_1.jpg?v=1789550227","url":"https:\/\/www.vindigi.co.uk\/products\/casio-mq-2-iconic-micro-calculator-clock-japan-1978","provider":"VINDIGI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}