Re: HP 12C keypad - loose keys...nonresponsive buttons...aargh Message #5 Posted by Bubba on 20 Oct 2005, 9:23 p.m., in response to message #2 by Stephen Easterling
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So go buy a regular 12C and report back tomorrow.
Well I just got a brand new 12C, purchased off of eBay for a pretty good price. It was still in the blister pack. After opening it, I shook the calculator before I even turned it on. I could unfortunately hear some of the buttons rattle a bit. Oh well. At least the buttons are much more responsive to than my Platinum 12C. Anyway only tried a few functions so far, but I like it.
Gotta admit it wasn't an essential purchase. If I push the Platinum buttons hard enough they will usually register. However if the platinum really does break while I'm taking the CFA exam I would probably go on a shooting spree, so I view owning 2 calculators as insurance. There's also something I like about now owning a calculator that is only RPN mode. Makes me feel more like a serious finance guy, just like the big boys at work (investment co), many of whom have the golden 12C on their desks, haha.
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