V12 Financial Calculator, 10-Digit LCD Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the HP 12C that stayes in my computer bag. I wanted something similar to have in my office, so I thought I'd give this a try. It is a chinese copy of the 12C- the only difference is the "f" and "g" keys have become "b" and "r" keys. Same layout and RPN data entry.
Cons:
- Build quality: the HP is designed to be thrown in a briefcase and have things dumped on it. The V12 is much more of a desktop style. THe HP feels like it uses more of a polymer/epoxy frame, while the V12 is hard plastic and looks a bit cheap.
- Key feedback: the HP has a satisfying clich, while the v12 is a bit more mushy. The key fit a bit better in the cut outs on the HP.
- Size: Despite having almost the same footprint (the V12 is a bit bigger), the form factor of the V12 is a lot bulkier.
- Case: I like the pouch for the HP 12C Gold better- it protects the calculator without being bulky. The new HP Platinum 12 case is a bit bulkier than on the 12C Gold, but is real leather. The V12 had the bulkiest case of any of the three and is made of "pleather" or some such petrolium based product. It still works.
Pros:
- Uses AAA batteries instead of CR2032 batteries in the HP platinum or watch batteries in the regular HP.
- Screen is a bit larger and angled on the V12 which is nice when you are using it on a desk.
- 1/3 of the price of the HP 12C.
- I've tested it out on some medium difficult time value caculations and got the same answers as the 12C. Always a good sign.
- RPN!!! I love RPN
- Looks cheap- less likely to be stolen off a desk.
Factoring in the price, definately a 4-5 star purchase. I've only had it for about a month, using it every work day, so we'll see how long it lasts.

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VCTV12Easily calculate loan payments, interest rates, standard deviation, TVM, NPV, IRR, cash flows, bonds and more. Over 125 programmable options. Long lasting easy to replace AAA batteries. Soft carrying case included. Power Source(s): Battery; Display Notation: Numeric; Number of Display Digits: 10; Display Characters x Display Lines: N/A.PRODUCT DETAILS: -Time-Value-of-Money: Yes. -Complex Number Calculations: Yes. -Markup/Down Key: No. -Bond Calculations: Yes. -Display Type(s): LCD. -Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 pct. -Memory: 20 Memory Registers. -Number of Display Digits [Nom]: 10. -Fraction Calculations: No. -Power Source(s): Battery. -Date Calculations: Yes. -Percent Key(s): Yes. -Total Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 pct. -Global Product Type: Calculators-Financial. -Case: Pouch, Soft. -Display Notation: Numeric. -Size: 4 x 2 1/4. -Replacement Batteries: 2 AAA. -Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 pct. -Variable Statistics: Two. -Loan Calculation: Yes. -Variable Regression: Yes. -Display Angle: Fixed. -Double Zero Key: No. -Cash Flow Calculations: IRR, NPV. -Programming Steps: 399. -Linear Regression: Yes. -Cost/Sell/Margin: No. -Display Characters Height [Nom]: 17.0 mm. Package: 2 AAA Batteries, Soft Carrying PouchWarranty: Manufacturer's limited two-year warranty.

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