Summary of site-wide JavaScript functionality HP 12c Financial Programmable Calculator Troubleshooting
Business Calculator Product Comparison
Introduction The following tables display the features and functions of HP business calculator models for comparison. They include features for the HP 10b, 10bii, 12c, 17bii, and 19bii calculators.
Product overview Feature HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Built-in functions
over 100
over 120
over 250
over 450
Efficient keystrokes, no "compute" key
X
X
X
X
Labels clearly identify variables and results
X
X
Menus, prompts, and messages help for quick solutions
X
X
Multiple lines of display show more data
X
X
Parentheses for grouping expressions
X
X
X
Business and financial features Feature Feature details HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii TVM (loans, savings, and leasing):
X
X
X
X
Variable compounding for any integral number of periods per year
X
X
X
Amortization:
X
X
X
X
Labeling shows data values at a glance
X
X
X
Print table with HP 82240B IR printer
X
X
Bond price and yield to maturity
X
X
X
Bond price and yield to call
X
X
Feature Feature details HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Cash flow analysis:
Registers
Registers
List-based
List-based
NPV, IRR
X
X
X
X
NFV and net uniform series (NUS)
X
X
X
X
Number of cash flows
15
20
over 600
over 600
Currency conversions
X
Depreciation methods
SL, DB, SOYD
SL, DB, SOYD, ACRS
SL, DB, SOYD, ACRS
Interest rate conversions
X
X
X
Markup as % of cost and of price
X
X
X
% change, % of total
% change only
X
X
X
Unit of measurement conversions
63
Statistical and mathematical features Feature Feature details HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Statistical analysis:
Cumulative
Cumulative
List-based
List-based
Std. deviation, mean, weighted mean
X
X
X
X
Linear regression
X
X
X
X
Other curve fitting methods
Log, Exp, Power
Log, Exp, Power
Forecasting, correlation, coefficient
X
X
X
X
Total, sumX, sumX2
, sumY, sumY2
, sumXY
X
X
X
X
Other statistical functions
3
1
7
7
+, -, *, ÷, sq'root, 1
/x, ±, ln, eX
, yX X
X
X
X
LOG, 10x
, pi, x2 x2
only
X
X
Trigonometry, probability, hyperbolics
X
Time and data management Feature Feature details HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Clock, calendar, appointments, and alarms
X
X
Date arithmetic
X
X
X
Text application:
X
Sort and store names, addresses, etc.
X
Edit, search, and sort lists
X
Number lists with running total:
X
X
Edit, sort, and store lists
X
X
Subtotals, copy lists, label items
X
Business graphics Feature HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Scatter diagram/curve fit
X
Histogram
X
NPV versus interest rate
X
Customizing features Feature HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Customizing method
Keystroke programming
HP Solve
HP Solve
Memory capacity
99 steps
Unlimited, within available memory
Unlimited, within available memory
Conditional tests
2
7
7
Custom menus with user-defined variable names
X
X
Solve any variable without programming
X
X
Physical and operating features Feature HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Display size (LCD)
1-line x 12-char.
1-line x 10-digit
2-line x 22-char.
4-line x 23-char.
Entry-system logic
Algebraic
RPN
Algebraic/RPN
Algebraic/RPN
Keyboard
Numbers
Numbers
Numbers and letters
Numbers and letters
3-key memory (M, RM, M+)
X
Automatic constant (K key)
X
Memory Feature HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Storage registers
15
20
10
10
Additional user RAM
None
None
6500 bytes
6500 bytes
Peripherals and accessories Feature HP 10b/10bii HP 12c HP 17bii HP 19bii Optional Infrared printer
X
X
Print
