HP 17BIIPLUS Financial Calculator

by HP

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001F0560I
• Item model number: HP 17BII+
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #62 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Calculators > Financial & Business
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2006

Product Description

Product Model: 17BIIPLUSFinancial Calculator features 28K user memory, RPN and algebraic data-entry modes, more than 250 built-in functions, and function programming. Review data stored in list format, scrolling and editing as your data changes. Access applications and find solutions fast with menus, prompts and messages on large 2 line x 22 character, liquid crystal display (LCD). Calculate time value of money, amortization, mortgages, balloon payments, internal rate of return, net present value, bonds, currency conversions, percentages and more. Offers two-variable statistics and forecasting. Language options include German, English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Financial calculator offers built-in clock, calendar and alarms. Enclosure material and key top material are made of plastic. Product Type: Business,Financial CalculatorNumber of Functions: 250Functions: Time value of money Amortization Mortgages Balloon payments Internal rate of return Net present value Bonds Currency conversions Percentage Standard Memory: 28 KBDisplay Screen: 2 Line x 22 Character - LCDPower Source: BatteryBatteries: 2 x CR2032Material: Plastic EnclosureDimensions: 3.40" x 5.70" x 0.63"Weight (Approximate): 3.89 ozPackage Contents: Financial Calculator Batteries User manual PouchStandard Warranty: 1 Year Limited

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Touch-Sensitivity, June 5, 2008

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El Steve "roark413" (Long Beach, CA 90814) - See all my reviews

The touch sensitivity on this calculator is so bad, I can't type in numbers for fear of them not getting registered. It is frustrating when you're in meetings, trying to calculate something, only to have trouble inputing into the device. I used to have the HP 17BII, and that one was heaven. Solid as a rock, but it seems that when they made this new model and added a "+" sign to the title, they had it manufactured using cheap parts and shoddy craftmanship.

Don't buy this. Awful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Decision, July 7, 2009

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Su Doku (WDC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP 17BIIPLUS Financial Calculator (Kitchen)

I really like this calculator. It's the same size as the HP10bII, but slightly rounded to fit more comfortably in your hand. The keys/buttons are much larger. It has a nicely lined case that closes with a magnetic snap. The manual is well-written with a good amount of illustrations, examples and details. My only criticism is that the set-up instructions written on the first two pages do not include "setting the clock" (page 142).

I have used HP calculators forever. I own the HP11c, HP12c (original and upgrade), HP10bII and now this one. There are a lot of arguments or comparisons. Here's my summation: I have never bought anything that I didn't think was worth what I paid for it, or more. Quality, value, capability and capacity are my most important criteria. The buttons on this calculator feel solid and fine - providing enough tactile response, where I can input numbers (and know that they are correct) without looking at the screen. That's good enough for me. Now some specs...

It uses two CR2032 batteries (which were dead in my retail purchase) that require a pen to remove. It has 250+ functions, a clock with date/time with alarms. It offers switchable input between algebraic or RPN. The size is 3x5.5 inches (+/-) 2mm. Orange, red, or blue secondary functions have been replaced by a row of 6 multi-function keys with various menus. There are a few yellow-marked secondary keys (5 arithmetic, 3 memory, 3 data, 4 menu and "OFF") for quick access and one dedicated input/clr data key. But compared to all the other HPs, this keyboard is very clean and easy to read. The left and right sides are slightly rubberized for a solid grip and the bottom has non-slipping feet.

While it takes time to work with a calculator, I think all my other HPs will soon be sold or given away as gifts. And, my original HP12c is now a keepsake.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked fine for me, May 28, 2009

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Amazon User - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP 17BIIPLUS Financial Calculator (Kitchen)

No problems, and was just right for what I needed for my graduate school work.