Which mathematical product's retail strategy shift in the 1970s led to the democratization of complex calculations, fundamentally changing both education and professional workflows?

The history of mathematical tools represents an interesting intersection of retail development and educational advancement. As calculation needs evolved, so did the products marketed to mathematicians, students, and professionals. This poll explores a significant shift in the retail strategy for mathematical tools that revolutionized how we approach calculations and mathematical problem-solving.

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Scientific calculators, when Texas Instruments repositioned them from professional tools to student essentials with the TI-30
Graph paper, when Staples launched standardized sizes and created branded classroom packs
Mechanical compasses, when Faber-Castell introduced disposable plastic versions for mass-market schools
Slide rules, when Post launched a consumer advertising campaign repositioning them as professional status symbols