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HP 12c 30th Anniversary US$75

The HP 12C is the world's best-selling, longest-lasting financial calculator. It is aimed at students and professionals in real estate, finance, accounting, and business.

The 12C is the tried-and-true choice, used by millions of professionals around the world. Essentially unchanged since its introduction in 1981, it is probably the best-known calculator model of all time.

Included Accessories

• Vinyl case
• Batteries
• Printed quick start guide

Optional Accessories

Quantitative Analysis for Business

Physical Characteristics

• 127 mm by 78.7 mm by 12.7 mm (5" by 3.1" by 0.5")
• 116 g (4.1 oz)
• Gold and black metal faceplate with textured black plastic sides
• Hard plastic keys with tactile feedback

Technical Specifications

• 10 character, 7-segment display with adjustable contrast
• Atmel AT91SAM7L128 ARM7 processor (30 MHz)
• 281 bytes RAM (203 bytes available to the user)
• Two CR2032 batteries (long battery life)
• Over 120 built-in functions
• 10 digits displayed
• HP part number 12C (Data Sheet)

Calculating Environments

• Traditional RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) with four-level stack

Programmability

• Keystroke programming, with up to 100 steps
• 20 registers
• Tests
• Date calculations

Financial Capabilities

• Time value of money (loans, savings and leasing)
• Amortization
• Cash flow analysis (up to 20 cash flows)
• Internal rate of return
• Net present value
• Bond price and yield to maturity
• Depreciation (straight line, declining balance, and sum-of-the-years'-digits)
• Percent change and percent of total

Statistics

• List-based, one- and two-variable statistics and forecasting
• Σx, Σx2, Σy, Σy2, Σxy, mean, weighted mean, standard deviation
• Linear, logarithmic, exponential, and power regression
• Factorial

Standardized Exam Support

• CFP and CFA Certification exams
• GARP FRM Exam

HP Provided Documentation

• Quick Start Guide, provided in printed form with the calculator
• HP 12C User's Guide, 211 pages, provided as a separate download
• HP 12C Solutions Handbook, 165 pages, provided as a separate download
• Thirty Training Modules, totaling 134 pages, provided as a separate download

Warranty and Support

• 1 year limited warranty in the US, provided by HP America
• Toll-free technical support in the US, at 800-HP-INVENT (800-474-6836)

More Photos

Note: The photos provided are of the old version of this calculator. The actual calculator has a bigger battery door and comes packaged in a blister pack.