Back in my previous life, I was a finance guy—that’s what my undergraduate degree is in, and that’s how I made my living for many years. Through it all, one particular piece of gear was always at my ...

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Pictured above is the HP 12C Financial Programmable Calculator, available from the Hewlett-Packard website for $69.99. What makes this calculator totally unique among all consumer electronic products ...

The HP 12C is an anomaly in a digital world. Its enduring appeal, 1980s styling and functionality defy the logic of any modern tastemaker. Thirty years after its launch, the 12C remains as popular, ...

Pictured above is the HP 12C Financial Programmable Calculator, available from the Hewlett-Packard website for $69.99. What makes this calculator totally unique among all consumer electronic products ...

Calculator geeks, unit e! Thirty years after its launch, the HP 12c financial calculator has turned into Wall Street's version of nerd-cool.