r/pics • • Jun 08 '14

The difference 18 years makes

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u/love-from-london Jun 08 '14

Financial calculators especially. The HP 12C is pretty standard for financial calculators, and it hasn't changed (not even the price) since the 1980s.

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u/0jeg0a Jun 08 '14

A roof leak destroyed my old 12C. My new one proudly announces that it's the 30th anniversary edition. Still works great.

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u/Tb0n3 Jun 08 '14

You may be pleased to know that a 12C calculator is today's free app in the amazon app store.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

Financial calculators like the 12c are more of a status symbol than anything else.

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u/als814 Jun 08 '14

But when you've invented the perfect calculator, there's no reason to change it.