Product Details
- Batteries Included: 0
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- Binding: Electronics
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- Brand: Hewlett-Packard
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- Color: Blk/Gold
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- EAN: 0882780792104
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- Features: Calculator with built-in financial functions and statistics, Uses Reverse Polish Notation (RPN), More than 120 built-in functions, including register-based cash-flow analysis, 10-character, 1-line LCD display, Device measures 5.0 x 0.6 x 3.1 inches (WxHxD)
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- Format: CD
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- Is Autographed Specified
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- Is Memorabilia Specified
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- Label: Hewlett Packard
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- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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- Model: HP12C
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- Product Group: CE
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- Publisher: Hewlett Packard
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- Studio: Hewlett Packard
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- Title: HP 12c Financial Calculator (12C#ABA)
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- UPC: 088698000120
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- Warranty: 1
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Avg Customer Rating: 
Product Description: If you bought yourself a financial calculator during the 1980s, chances are it was this bad boy. Nothing has changed since its introduction--it still uses Reverse Polish Notation (RPN), is easy and versatile in programming, and has a thin, sturdy casing. Certainly, there's been newer, fancier calculators introduced since, but there's something to be said for the quality of classics. The HP 12C's functions include all the basics--such as calculating APR, NPV, and IRR--and statistics are a snap. For students new to financial calculators, this is an excellent place to start. For the most part, the manual reads like a minitextbook, walking you through sample problems and situations followed by graphs and tables demonstrating the technique--and you can even check your results. The section on creating programs does seem to be written for the technically ignorant, addressing in detail how you could possibly benefit from using programs, but it'll still help you get the job done. In general, it's a bit slower than newer models, just like last year's computer isn't as speedy as today's new release. On the plus side, it's just 3 by 5 inches and slips easily into a pocket. The bottom is printed with a few little cheat notes for common functions, which is nice for quick reference. The HP 12C's one-year warranty and available tech-support line offer reassurance this little workhorse will continue to be an industry standard for years to come. --Jill Lightner Pros:
- Pocket size
- Thorough and simple instruction manual
- Competitive price
Cons:
- Calculates more slowly than modern machines
What's in the Box
Calculator, user's manual, installed batteries and carrying case
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Customer Reviews
Built to Last!!!
I just happened across this product while shopping for something else and was compelled to say something nice about the HP 12c.
I bought mine in 1981 for $120 at my university bookstore. I still use it all of the time approaching 30 years later. Barely even need to change the batteries.
Buy it!
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a classic for a reason
Like many other reviewers, I "turned on" to the HP 12C while earning a business degree in the 1980s. My orginal 12C was misplaced ten years ago, and I replaced it with the HP 17BII. While the 17B is an extremely functional calculator, I replaced it with a new 12C. Why? Mainly battery life (with light to moderate use, I still needed to replace the batteries once a year... with three watch sized batteries, that cost adds up quickly). In addition the 12C is more compact, and I like the setup of the keys much better. Processing speed? Well, I thing the 12C is more than adequate for a handheld calculator. If you frequently find yourself needing to blaze through complex complications, it's probably best to get out your laptop computer. Highly recommended.
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HP 12C
Comes brand new and works very efficiently. Worth the one time purchase if you take finance classes or plan to go into finance. I use it more often than my TI-86.
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Awesome
Fantastic!!! Amazon delivered it quickly and on time - i was very impressed.Looking forward to a lot more business with you guys!
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Nice but can't seem to solve for N
This is my first financial calculator.. I bought it to use in my first Business Finance class of which... i found out for some reason this calculator likes to round up N (number of years). You can't program it so it doesn't round up. Verdict... you have to jump through a few hoops of which i still have to talk to an HP "specialist" about so i can figure out how to get an ALMOST accurate answer. I wish i would have bought a different calculator... i won't ever get the correct answer for my tests. HP should have thought of this. They aren't open on the weekends to ask any questions about and my search using the web for a resolution came up empty handed.
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