HP 12C Platinum: 25th Anniversary Edition | 
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Rating:  95 reviews
Color: Black Face
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Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.1 x 2.6
MPN: F2231AA#ABA
Model: F2231AA#ABA
UPC: 882780469709
EAN: 0882780469709
ASIN: B000FVNX2Q
Release Date: July 1, 2006
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| Features:
| • | Robust and versatile financial calculator | | • | Over 120 built-in functions for business, finance, mathematics, and statistics, including date calculations | | • | Efficient data entry using RPN | | • | Small size; easy to take anywhere | | • | Long battery life |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The HP 12C Platinum Anniversary Edition is a fast and powerful calculator designed for educators, businessmen, or anyone who needs a reliable tool to handle mathematical and/or financial calculations. With a 400 step memory capacity, the 12C can handle even the most complex computations. For 25 years, the 12C has proven its reputation as the ultimate pocket-size calculator for financial use. The 25th Anniversary Edition of the HP 12C Platinum is a faster, enhanced version of the industry-leading 12C, and is designed for the financial professional who demands more options. Its long battery life and small size make it easy to take with you anywhere, and its elegant black and silver design, engravable metal plate on the back, and leather pouch give it a modern, stylish appearance. 
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the HP 12C Platinum comes with an exclusive leather pouch. | Over 130 Built-In Functions
The 12C Platinum is a powerful tool capable of handling the most complex and detailed analysis and problem solving. With over 130 built-in functions for business, finance, mathematics and statistics including date calculations, this calculator offers fast and reliable programming, finance, and statistical analysis options. With the 12C, you'll enjoy the flexibility of both RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) and algebraic modes of entry, the speed of its processor, and the increased memory capacity. Precision Business and Finance Features
Ideal for real estate, finance, accounting, economics and business work, this calculator also helps you perform several key functions that allow you to make financial predictions, balance your budget, or calculate percentages of appreciation or depreciation for mortgages, loans, and savings accounts. Advanced editing features like the new "Undo" and "Backspace" buttons ensure precise calculations, while six times faster speeds for calculating TVM, loan payments, and interest rates help you gather and analyze important data in minutes. You can also pinpoint trends by performing cumulative statistical analysis, standard deviation, mean, weighted mean, and linear regression. Memory For Up to 30 Cash Flows
The 12C offers several modes and an easy-to-use layout for a wide range of practical applications. For example, perform TVM (Time Value of Money) functions like calculating mortgage/loan payments. Or perform NPV (Net Present Value) and IRR (Internal Rate of Return) computations to help determine whether or not to undertake a particular investment project. With memory for up to 30 cash flows, it's a snap to manage a series of complex projects. For additional convenience, the 12C is also permitted for use on the CFP and CFA Certification Exams, and the GARP FRM Exam. What's in the Box
12C financial calculator, battery, user's manual, and pouch.
Product Description
Ask a serious financial analyst or MBA about the HP 12c and they'll probably tell you they couldn't get where they are without one. For 25 years, the 12c has demonstrated its excellence and has been established as the ultimate pocket-size calculator for financial use. The new 25th Anniversary Edtion of the HP 12c Platinum is a faster, enhanced version of the industry-leading 12c calculator designed for the financial professional who demands more. Enjoy both RPN and Algebraic modes of entry, keystroke programming with memory for up to 400 steps and more-than 130 built-in functions. New "Undo" and "Backspace" buttons for efficient editing. Plus faster speeds for calculating TVM, loan payments, interest rates, standard deviation and more. Work more efficiently with memory for up to 80 cash flows. Ideal for real estate, finance, accounting, economics and business work. The easy-to-use layout and stylish Anniversary Editon look with metal backplate suitable for engraving and commemorative leather pouch make it a welcome addition to any desktop or a great gift idea. Ideal for real estate, finance, accounting, economics and business work. Permitted for use on the CFP and CFA Certification Exams, and GARP FRM Exam. Business/Finance Features include - TVM (loans, savings and leasing); Amortization; Bond price and yield to maturity; Cash flow analysis NPV, IRR; Memory for up to 30 cash flows; SL, DB, SOYD depreciation methods; % change, % of total; Statistical Functions - Over 130 built-in functions - Cumulative statistical analysis; Standard deviation, mean, weighted mean; Linear regression; Forecasting, correlation coefficient 1 line x 10 characters LCD Screen Uses CR2032 battery (1 included) - Approximate lifespan of battery - 2 years (when used 1 hour/day) Includes Soft Pouch and User Manual Unit Size (L W D) 12.9 7.9 1.5 cm (5.1 3.1 . 6 in) You also get the reassurance of award-winning HP
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 A worthy successor of the classic HP12c is finally unleashed December 14, 2006
Let it Be (Singapore)
88 out of 93 found this review helpful
The HP12c Platinum 25th Anniversary Edition (HP12cPAE) is the 2006 special commemorative limited edition model and the second official upgrade of the original HP12C. The HP12c Platinum (HP12cP version 1.0) has been improved since its released in 2003. Although the HP12cPAE is based on the HP12cP version 2.0,it would has its historical place as the 4th model in the HP12C lineage since 1981 and may be unofficially designated as HP12c Platinum version 3.0.
FIRST LOOK AND FEEL. HP has showcased this upgrade with an overall quality in both the looks and feel department. The "new" retro-styling and colours of the HP12cPAE closely resembles the exterior of the silver plated HP11C, a made in the 1980s HP scientific calculator cousin of the gold HP12C. As a bonus, HP had made this a special purchase for the fans and new owners by including a nice black 25th anniversary "PDA" style leather pouch with the HP12cPAE. The overall construction is firm and solid and the improved keypad buttons has a very nice tactile feel indeed.For better viewing, users can now adjust the contrast of the clear LCD display screen.
WHAT'S NEW? Since the HP12cPAE is faithfully and conservatively built on the time-proven functionality of the HP12C, existing users should not expect to see any major hardware and software improvements. However,it is evident that HP had listened to its customers negative feedback on its first half hearted attempt to upgrade the HP12C with the slow HP12cP version 1.0 released in 2004. HP had dutifully responded to its customers negative feedback on the HP12cP v1.0 and and demostrated their wholehearted effort with the HP12cPAE by incorporating all necessary enhancements which could be possibly squeezed into the package to expand the capabilities of the classic HP12C.
HARDWARE ENHANCEMENTS. The current upgrade is 6 times faster than the HP12C as claimed and probably 10 times faster than its slow early release HP12cP when performing certain TVM calculations. The improved speed is now up to par with cheaper products from its competitors. This upgrade has four times more data storage memory which is sufficient for input of up to 80 cashflows or 400 programming steps. With the HP12cPAE, advanced users have a more powerful tool which would enable them to store more keystroke programs into their HP12cPAE, to perform routine complex and customized financial calculations by executing the programs stored in its memory.
THE HP12C NICHE. Potential new users of HP12C series of financial calculators should be aware that the proven form factor of the HP12cPAE is quite a novelty product to get used to. Despite the age of its design, if new users are looking for the unique RPN input method and user programming capability, the HP12C series and the HP17B2 series are the only choices available.
AGAINST THE COMPETITION. It is difficult to compare the user programmable HP12C series against offerings by other manufacturers, simply because no HP rivals has ever managed to produce an equivalent product to challenge the HP12C series. Advanced "power" users of financial calculators would appreciate that complex financial calculation, such as the Black-Scholes European Option Pricing Model formula could be keystroke programmed and stored into any HP12C series. HP12C, HP12cP (versions 1.0 & 2.0) and HP12cPAE users could recall the program from memory to perform routine computations repeatedly.
WHO SHOULD BUY IT? A fan of the HP12C with some spare cash on hand would probably grab a HP12cPAE off the retail shelf without thinking too hard. From my personal experience, new users to the HP12C series would find that the HP12C actually glows on you and grows with you once you are familar with it.
WOULD IT BECOME A COLLECTOR'S ITEM? Savvy consumers should know that the HP12cPAE is mass produced and sold worldwide as a mainstream consumer product. IMHO, the HP12cPAE would have to be made with real titanium, platinum or gold plated parts and engraved with unique serial numbers if it were to qualify as a rare collector's item. Only time and actual HP sales quantity would determine if any collector-speculator would profit from an auction sale of a new and sealed HP12cPAE on e-Bay.
WOULD I RECOMMEND IT? Yes, definitely. By improving the on the HP12C, HP has again demonstrated in the HP12cPAE (and HP12cP version 2.0) that with the right effort even a good product design can be improved upon at the matured stage of its product life cycle. Now, there is a real rival for the much loved classic HP12C, and it is no other than its successor,the HP12cPAE. Realistically,it is difficult to keep improving a near perfect product such as the iconic HP12C. Judging by the high industry standard it has set, the HP12C would probably celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2031.
Thank you for reading my enduser review, hope it is useful to you.
 I still prefer the regular 12C April 24, 2007
Craig (Mountain View, CA USA)
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
I have been using the HP12C for about 20 of the 25 years it has been around. I love the calculator, and this is why I have used it for so long. I would recommend a purchase of an HP 12C to everyone. I also recommend purchasing the HP 12C instead of this anniversary edition. I only have a couple reasons for this.
1) The keys of the anniversary edition do not respond as well as on the regular HP 12C. For example, when I turn on the anniversary edition, I have to check to make sure it actually turns on.
2) The quality of the anniversary edition is just not on par with the regular HP 12C. For example, the screen on the anniversay edition is already getting scratched up. I have a twenty year old and a five year old HP 12C, and neither of them has any scratches on the screen. Also the keys are just not as solid and they don't have the nice tactile feel of the regular HP 12C. The anniversary edition just feels cheap.
So I would recommend skipping the anniversary edition for the regular HP 12C.
 The best version of the 12C available for a limited time. July 27, 2006
JCC (New York, NY United States)
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
I know that many people have complained about the 12C Platinum original. The updated Platinum was slightly more well received due to it's increase speed and undo function. However, there were still a few cosmetic complaints such as how the red function labels above keys looked faded against a silver back ground. Well this limited 25th anniversary version has the best of both worlds! It has all the updated functionality of the version 2 Platinum AND the better cosmetics of the original 12C. In fact I like the silver uppers much better than the original gold.
Yes the buttons and the display are still like the new Platinum's but I don't think it's that big of a deal to have buttons and a display just like the original. It's close enough for government work as they say...
Since these will only be available for a limited time I would suggest that everyone pick themselves up one even if you already own a 12C or regular Platinum. These will be sought after once they're gone. I'm sure that by this time next year we'll see eBay selling the 25th Anniversary ones for much more than what they're going for now.
best modern HP12C version April 4, 2007
Scott C. Locklin (Berkeley CA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
The HP12C is as emblematic of financial calculators as the zippo is to cigarette lighters. It is a sort of "ultimate machine" in its class. It is small, handy, robust, and it has ridiculously long battery life. Quite simply, you cannot buy a better calculator for finance than the HP12C. If you can't find an unused older "made in USA" HP12C, this is the best one you can own. In some ways, it is arguably the best one to own, as it has some improved features over the original HP12C (a version of which is also still made, believe it or not: that's how good these things are -though the modern Chinese version is inferior in construction to the old American and Brazilian versions). I'm docking it a star (it should be more like a half star) as the old versions were somewhat better made, and because the new version could have far more features without detracting from utility or functionality. For example: I'd rather have a numeric integrator and matrix math like in the old HP15C, than algebraic notation. Algebraic notation is only useful for loaning the thing to your friends, which is not something you will want to do. Also included in my one star off is the case, which is almost completely useless. It is giant! And it has a magnet in it, which could destroy your credit cards if they are rattling around in the same bag as your calculator. I do use the case, but only to let it rattle around in my briefcase with other junk; otherwise, if it had the old leather glove style case, it would go in a shirt pocket (though it also could be used to rattle around anywhere, without taking up so much space or having a magnet in it).
It is important that anyone looking to buy a 12C establish its provenance; the platinums came in three versions. The first version was garbage. The second was acceptable. The third, the platinum anniversary, is the best of the lot thus far, excepting the case.
The book is excellent as well; I've seen it touted as a useful tutorial into accounting theory in quantitative finance forums. You will probably need to read the book if you have not used an HP calculator in RPN before.
Who should buy one? Anyone who deals with finance on any level needs one of these. The legend goes, you can get 50 basis points off your loan just for showing up with this calculator.
Still A Class Act October 31, 2006
David (Southern California)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I still have my "Made in the USA" 12C from the Eighties, and didn't know what to expect after reading reviews of the newer versions (rattling keys, numbers rubbing off, etc.). Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised by the Anniversary Edition when it arrived today. The keys do not rattle when I shake it, and it feels just as solid in my hands as my vintage 12C. Some reviews have said it does not have the "heft" of the original, but I put them on a scale, and they both weigh the same. The numbers in the Anniversary model's display are slightly larger than the original, but not enough to make much difference to anyone.
On the negative side, the keys look and feel cheaper than the originals. The originals have a solid feel, while the new ones seem "hollow." My biggest complaint is that the display no longer "flashes" off & on when you make an entry. It is reassuring to see that visual confirmation, especially when you are entering a long series of numbers. It is unfortunate that HP chose to eliminate it.
The new models are much faster than the "Gold" 12C's and have 4X the memory. The Anniversary Edition comes with a cool but impractical (bulky) leather case with magnetic closure and business card slot. The instructions on the back are printed on a metal plate that has space for engraving, and says "25th Anniversary Edition 1981 - 2006". You have the option of Algebraic entry, if you are so inclined.
Although this "Made in China" 12C has minor shortcomings compared to the original USA and Singapore models, there is still nothing on the market that comes close to its understated elegance and functional design.
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