Name: HP - Financial Calculator - Black
Brand: HP
SKU: 9023969
Rating: 4.6 (209 reviews)

General
- Brand: HP
- Model Number: 12C#ABA/ HP12C#INT
- Product Name: Financial Calculator
- Color: Black
Other
- Product Width: 5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 3.1 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 1 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.153 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Display Type: Other
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Power Source: Battery-powered
- Battery Size: Other (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number of Batteries Required: 2
- Number Of Keys: 39
- Number Of Functions: 120
- Number Of Characters Per Display Line: 10
- Number Of Display Lines: 1
- Amortization Function: true
- Cash Flow Function: true
- Keystroke Programming: true
- Memory: false
- UPC: 088698000120

Make financial computations easier with this calculator that features a 1-line x 10-digit display and more than 120 built-in functions.

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Financial Calculator

Q: Is it a product of China or USA?

A: HP calculators are either made in China or the Philippines. There are two factories making them in China. The ones coming out of the CNY factory are terrible. These are the first three letters on the serial number. The ones out of the other factory (CNA I believe) are ok, but try to find one made in the Philippines; they are of much higher quality, although still not as good as the older ones made in the USA.

Q: how do i replace the comma with decimal point?

A: Here how you do this on an HP 12C Calculator Changing the Display from a Comma to a Decimal Point 1)Turn off the calculator. 2)Hold down the decimal point. 3)Continue to hold the decimal point key, while turning on the calculator.

Q: is this hp12c model RPN?

A: Yes.

Q: To purchase a new HP 12C calculator, which is the most reliable, trouble free, durable model. I bought one of the original models long time ago. Even though it is a little worn out - it is still working very reliably. The 25th Anniversary model sucks.

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Q: How many numbers (positions) can the screen hold?

A: The screen can display a total of 10 characters.

Q: Where can I purchase and what is the description of battery replacement for HP 12C calculator?

A: Thank you for your question, Hugh! This takes a 2032/CR2032 battery, which you can find here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/energizer-2032-batteries-2-pack-3v-lithium-coin-batteries/6017135.p?skuId=6017135

Q: My HP Financial Calculator 12C I've had for 41 years. Still original batteries. The problem is the "enter" key isn't working consistently. I think the contact is worn or something like that. do you think it is repairable?

A: Hi James. Have you tried to reset the calculator? You might try this first: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bpia5202 I'm afraid that it is unlikely to find a repair shop for this product, and purchasing a new one would probably be the most cost effective choice. That being said, here is some information on folks who repair HP calculators: https://www.hpmuseum.org/repair.htm#else

Q: is this the 12c Platium model? looked up online they say the 12c Plat model has way much faster calculating speed

A: Yes it is. My husband says the calculator works great.

Customers are saying

Customers love the Financial Calculator's ease of use and its affordability. Many appreciate its compact size and reliable financial functions, finding it invaluable for various calculations. However, some users have reported issues with button responsiveness on newer models.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Financial calculator ever!
After using an HP 12C financial calculator for over 30 yrs, I bought an HP 10 to save money (half the price of the 12C). Cumbersome to use, I returned it the next day and purchased another 12C. It doesn't get easier to use than the 12C as long is you can get comfortable with the RPC (Reverse Polish Calc) keystroke sequence --> 12x2=24 --> is 12 ENTER, 2 x. The new 12C is a 1000x faster than the 25 yr old 12C I had. Try amortizing 10 yrs into a 25 yr mortgage to calculate interest paid, principle paid, and remaining balance and the answer takes less than a second. On my old 12C it would take 30 seconds! Gotta love the new chips!
Posted 10 years ago by Nate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
RELIABLE and VERY USEFUL!!!
I have used this since I can remember from college. This is the only calculator I know how to use and it is one of the best financial calculators!
Posted 2 years ago by ClaudiosB
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best calculator
This is the 2nd HP calculator I buy. BestBuy was quick in delivering. The calculator works fine, I'd give this 4.5 stars because the orange ink on the f button and labels looks a little dull, not as warm as seen in photos. But whatever, I didn't buy a fashion piece, it's a calculator and it works fine. I'm rating "ease of use" 4/5 just because it takes some time getting used to RPN and the many functions on this thing
Posted 2 years ago by SB1985