HP-10BII

Pros: More straightforward method of calculation than classic HP calculators. Inexpensive.

Cons: The screen doesn't work after 2 years of use, which has rendered it inoperable.

The Bottom Line: After my calculator screen failed, I'm looking elsewhere for alternatives.

Review: I first bought this calculator when studying for the Certified Financial Planner certification. It's very easy to use and powerful. Among the most frequently used functions are:

1) Loan Payments (given principal, periods, period a year,...

Pros: easy, functional

Cons: no solar backup

Review: I purchased the calculator at my school's urging. It takes a student through calculus, accounting, statistics and finance with ease. The instructions are thorough and easy to understand, and the calculator is well made and easy to operate.

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Pros: very reasonably priced, unbreakable

Cons: can be hard to find. (try Officemax or similar)

Review: The Hewlett Packard 10B financial calculator is a workhorse. Not only is it easy to use, but it is (in my best estimation) unbreakable!

I can thank my friends in the mortgage industry for turning me on to this amazing financial calculator...

Pros: Easy to use, inexpensive compared to others, can do it all!

Cons: Can be hard to find.

The Bottom Line: Great calculator for beginners or students. Easy to use and great manual to help you out.

Review: I never thought I would use or need a business calculator. I had always seen my husband use his HP and could never understand any of the functions or equations that he would punch in so quickly on the key pad. I am now a full time student majoring...

Pros: Quick & easy to master, solid construction and design.

Cons: Minimal documentation outside of financial functions.

The Bottom Line: Buy it! It will make your financial life easier!

Review: I purchased the 10B directly from HPShopping.com 3 days prior to a managerial economics class. They shipped the calculator the same day fia FedEx overnight (for only a dollar!) and I had it in plenty of time before classes started. I ended up liking...

Pros: YOU WILL BECOME A TVM WIZARD FOR LESS

Cons: POWER CONSUMPTION, NO SOLAR, EXPENSIVE AND FREQUENT BATTERY REPLACEMENT REQUIRED

Review: I bought the HP 10B to prepare for my first University (Corporate) Finance course.

Out of the box impressions and notes on usage:

- The manual very clearly and concisely explains TVM (time value of money)
aside: some profs may...