I wouldn't want to attempt any exam (like the CFP or CFA exams) with the slower 12c, but I don't think I'll ever give up my "Made in USA" 12c for daily work now that I know what a jewel it really is.

i'm not saying go and ditch your classic 12C, but if the lil' guy keels over for use grab a platinum.

Calculator arrived exactly as described, buttons are easy to use, clear screen, it is the classic HP 12C that every professional has in their briefcase.

All of the chatter about the quality not being the same as the original 12C is just not correct, in my opinion.

So, while my 12C doesn't round up like the

So, if speed is your passion, you know RPN and you already love the 12C, then I strongly suggest the new (post 2011?

The 12C is better for very complex finacial calcualtions but it will take lots of training to use it for these

but it's clear that they just don't make the 12C's as well as they used to.

The bond and depreciation functions are excellent and the 12C is much faster than the 733A.Most finance professors will tell you that by simply walking into a bank with this calculator you are already a step ahead

RPN.It is hard to beat the classic Gold 12C, however

The Original 12C was gold in color

Just like the old 12C's, but it takes a harder press for the keys to register

My old 12C also works fine.

Frankly, if given a choice I'd take a 17BII+ gold or a 10B (old style only.. not the 10BII).I have three 12C's, 3 17BII+ golds, 4 17BIIs, and one 14B.

Decent calculator, however the keys don't feel nearly as solid as the old 12C.

As to recommending the 12C to anyone, yes I would

The keys feel as solid and as responsive as the original 12C (the gold standard of calculators) and I am completely happy with the new 12CP

I have had a 12C for years .... and lost it.

Except the scientific 48sx from HP; but for business use and portability the 12c is the best.

It's a really nice calculator, better than the classic 12C from HP.It's very fast and versatile

Most of my friends had the 12C and liked

My suggestion, buy a like-new used old 12C from eBay instead of a new one

I still love the 12c but unfortunately quality is so poor compared to my original that finally died.

Improve the processing speed, power, and functionality while maintaining the classic 12C layout.

That the 12C was (and is) regarded by traders and portfolio managers as 100% accurate for such purposes should give you an indication why this calculator has dominated the financial calculator marketplace among professionals

Well, the 12C is one of two options if you are a CFA candidate, so it is either this or the TI-BAII Plus

I had to replace my stolen HP 12C.

The keys are not nearly as durable as my ancient original 12c.

The old 12c are tanks too.

I recently lost my 12C that I had for over 15 years and replaced it with the platinum edition.

The 12C uses the difficult to identify [CHS] (change symbol) key to enter a negative number as an initial investment (outflow), while the 10bII+ has a [+/-

Much faster than my now dead Gold 12c too.

But the keys on this anniversary edition don't respond as smart as 12c.