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HP-12C Primer Message #1 Posted by Max Stone on 13 Apr 2013, 2:11 p.m. I've posted a brief primer on the HP-12C. The picture is mine, however much of the info was gathered from various sources. Article is here: HP-12C Primer

Re: HP-12C Primer Message #2 Posted by Eddie W. Shore on 13 Apr 2013, 7:29 p.m., in response to message #1 by Max Stone Great technical information. Despite all the internal and manufacturing changes, the HP 12C is still selling big.

Re: HP-12C Primer Message #3 Posted by BShoring on 14 Apr 2013, 1:38 p.m., in response to message #2 by Eddie W. Shore Very informative! I think the HP-12C survives because of it's great design and elegant packaging combined with a simple interface. Financial guys don't want to waste time messing with menus and cryptic instructions. They want to be able to get answers on the fly without a lot of fuss. Also want something that feels well made and durable. While there is no question the Voyager series is better made than the Spice series, I have to say my favorite is the predecessor to the 12C, the HP-38C, which is almost functionally identical ( but without the bond and depreciation functions). Despite its flimsy packaging, I like the 38C's vertical design so I can use it in my hand. However, with it's flimsy design and terrible battery performance, it's no wonder it was replaced by the HP-12C. It seems HP found a winner in the 12C and it reminds people of the great company HP used to be.

Re: HP-12C Primer Message #4 Posted by Frido Bohn on 16 Apr 2013, 6:11 a.m., in response to message #3 by BShoring Great presentation! Contributes very well to the persistence of the good reputation of HP which obviously has been outsourced by the company to their users.

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