Because it is lightweight and does not come with those “rubber feet,” the calculator tends to wobble when you try to push the button with one hand. If you don’t mind holding the calculator with your other hand, it is not an issue Nut core (HP 1LF5 / HP 1LM2 / HP 1LQ9 / HP 1RR2 / Agilent/ Marvell 2AF1 [1]) / ARM7TDMI core ( Atmel AT91SAM7L128 [1]) / ARM Cortex-M4 core ( Atmel ATSAM4LC2CA [2]) The internal hardware of the HP-12C changed again in 2015, when the design switched to use an Atmel ATSAM4LC2CA-AU processor with ARM Cortex-M4 core. [2] The calculator's part number and physical appearance didn't change except for a "Rev 2" plate on the bottom side. [2] It continues to use two parallel CR2032 cells. [2] The firmware reports a 2015 build date. [2] Serial numbers starting with "PHA", "9CJ", "7CD", or "3CD" rule out the older model variant. [2] The 2×3-pin flash port now uses the USB protocol instead of a TTL serial protocol; [2] in addition to this, the calculator's circuit board features an unpopulated mount for a Micro-USB connector. [2]

Enter the number of years, 5, followed by [g] 12xto convert to monthly periods and automatically store the value Once you’ve developed basic knowledge of RPN, you may find its format more practical particularly for TVM problems on the exams. Research has also shown that the HP 12C could be faster and more accurate for candidates to use. Easy fix, HP. Make us happy to show off that we have this app, and let us inspire others to buy it from you when they see us use it. Less exam-based support. Because the BA II Plus calculator is much more widely-used among CFA candidates, this can mean that you may not, for example, get HP12C-specific calculator examples with your provider. You may also find that there are less candidates to ask and discuss any keystroke-related issues you may have. The HP Voyager series calculator are keystroke programmable, meaning that it can remember and later execute sequences of keystrokes to solve particular problems of interest to the user. These keystroke programs, in addition to performing any operation normally available on the keyboard, can also make use of conditional and unconditional branching and looping instructions, allowing programs to perform repetitive operations and make decisions.A final interesting detail is that the horizontal layout and metallic edging came about because the display was found to break when prototype vertical Voyagers were dropped - so the display was placed horizontally - leading to a horizontal layout for the HP-12C - and giving HP their most successful stopgap product ever. The HP12c Platinum is similar in appearance and functionality to the 12C, and is designed to mimic the 12C whilst extending its capabilities in various aspects. The calculator was introduced in 2003, is visibly distinguished by its silver-colored upper half as opposed to the gold-colored plate on the original 12c. There are six variants of the HP12c Platinum (including two special issues). The HP calculators Voyager series consisted of five models, some of which were manufactured in several variants (with years of production): In 2012, SwissMicros (aka RPN-Calc) introduced a miniature clone named DM-12CC approximating the size of an ID-1 credit card (88mm× 59mm× 7mm). It closely emulates the functionality of the original HP-12C by running the original ROM image in an emulator on an ARM Cortex-M0-based NXP LPC1114 processor. Newer DM12 models since 2013 feature a better keyboard and more RAM ( LPC1115). A DM12 Silver Edition in a titanium case is available as well. [26] There are two specific models of this calculator that are approved for the CFA — the Texas Instruments BA II Plus and Texas Instruments BA II Plus Professional. What is the difference between the BA II plus and the professional version?

No, and the CFA Institute is very strict about this. Here is their exact wording on unapproved calculators: Faster input. Because RPN does not need the user to input parentheses, calculations have been shown to take less time to input with RPN. original 12c Platinum model: 7…20 ( R0… R9/ CF0… CF9, R.0… R.9/ CF10… CF19) + 5 ( n, i, PV, PMT, FV) + 11 ( CF20, CF21… CF30) + 5 ( X, Y, Z, T, LAST X); [17]This is a remarkable success for what was considered to be a stopgap product - the 11C, 12C and other members of the "Voyager" series (or series 10) were intended to fill the gap between the older Series 30 models with LED displays, and the newer models with dot matrix displays which followed them. Yet this time gap was sufficiently long that customers came to know the HP-12C well, and to continue buying it even after new models with more features became available. It has just the right combination of HP's TVM (Time Value of Money) functions, date calculations, programmability - and yet looks not too complicated - and elegant looks. Its elegance has probably kept it on business users' desks as much as its functionality. User-friendly: Most people are generally pleased with the display and the design of this CFA calculator In the above example, if you wished to find the IRR, you would key [f] IRRinstead of [f] NPVafter entering all cash flows. Remember to use correct cash flow sign conventions be used (use opposing signs when cash is flowing in vs out), otherwise your answer will not make sense! For example, Goldman Sachs issues HP-12Cs to the members of each new incoming class of its analysts and associates. The HP-12C is one of only four calculators permissible in the Chartered Financial Analyst exams, the others being its sister, the HP12c Platinum, and the Texas Instruments BA II Plus and BA II Plus Professional.