HP 17BII Financial Calculator

by HP

Product Details

Product Manual [2.72mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 5.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000JBLQ
• Item model number: HP17BII
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #32 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Calculators > Financial & Business
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With the HP 17BII financial calculator, you can perform more than 250 business and statistical functions from wherever you happen to be. You can calculate loan payments, amortization, interest rates and conversion, internal rate of return, net present value, bond price and yield, depreciation, and percentages, to name only a few.

The bottom line on the two-line display shows the menu labels for the five major menus in the calculator: Financial, Business Percentages, Statistics, Time Manager, and Equation Solver. The menu keys allow you to shift between functions. The top line shows the numbers or letters you enter and the resulting calculation. Each menu has subfunctions and built-in variables for greater complexity. A beeper sounds when you press the wrong key, when an error occurs, or when you are late for an appointment.

The HP 17BII has 8,000 total bytes in RAM (6,750 bytes plus 1,250 for your built-in variables). You can monitor the available memory (both in bytes and percentages) by pressing shift-MEM. The calculator retains current functions until you press "clear data." If you accidentally shut the machine off, just turn it back on and your calculation will reappear. After 10 minutes of nonuse the calculator turns itself off, but your most recent information will still be there.

The HP financial calculator interfaces with an HP infrared printer (sold separately), allowing you to print tables, lists, and payment schedules whether you are--in a meeting or on an airplane.

A protective cover is included to keep your calculator dust-free. Batteries are already loaded, and the calculator is backed by a limited one-year warranty. --Dana Van Nest

Product Description

Hp17bii+ Financial

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great calculator for those in financial services industries, December 8, 1999

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Mark L. Dialectos (Wyomissing, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP 17BII Financial Calculator (Office Product)

One of the best features of this calculator is that the calculations (i.e. present value/future value calculations and basic mortgage payment calculations)are menu driven using a series of buttons at the top of the calculator. You simply input the data per the associated input button. In addition, this calculator is a lot easier to use than the 12B which is the standard in the leasing industry. The 17B version allows you to input your data in a straight forward fashion rather than the "reverse" data input method of the 12C. HP also did a good job with the instructional booklet you receive with the calculator. The booklet gives you numerous sample problems and does a good job of highlighting the capabilities of the calculator in an easy to understand format without all the technical jargon. I wouldn't be without this calculator.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Ever!, June 15, 2002

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political idiot (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP 17BII Financial Calculator (Office Product)

Look no further. The classic HP workhorse is a legend for good reason. This is the best financial calculator available. It is durable, easy to use, and highly versatile. Many HP calc lovers prefer the 12C to this because of size. Fair enough, but if you don't have the time or care to learn RPN then the 17BII is your ticket as it allows either RPN or algabraic entry.

The programmable solver is an awesome tool as it saves a ton of time for calcs outside of the 250 preprogrammed. Also, the feel of the push button keys are superior to other brands. There is no doubt an entry took place. Excellent battery life. Sure it is a little pricey compared to other financial calculators but you will never need another. This baby is built like a '56 Buick and will probably outlast you. If you are searching for a financial calculator then you understand the importance of value over low cost. This is the one.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If only my computer worked as well as this calculator!, September 30, 1999

By 

David Schappell (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP 17BII Financial Calculator (Office Product)

This calculator will never need to be replaced. It is a typical HP product - fantastic tools, durable, entirely customer focused.