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HP 10bII Financial Calculator NW239AA
Last Updated: September 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
653
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Ease of Use
42functions, calculator, financial calculator, financial, finance class
+98%
-2%
" ... Not terribly difficult but not handed to you. ... "
" ... Took a few days to get used to it, but overall it's pretty user friendly. ... "
" ... Will read book and ask professor how to use this. ... "
" ... It is intimidating to figure out the input and output buttons but after getting help from its Guide book, I have had an easy time calculating Cash Flow Annuity and such. ... "
" ... • Breakeven quantity calculation makes for easy determinations of estimated profit. ... Amortization and time value of money functions make calculations for loans and mortgages quick and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The calculator is easy to use and the instruction manual was very easy to understand. ... "
" ... Easy to use calculator for all my finance and accounting classes! ... "
Apps
26finance, youtube, financial, love this calculator, class
+85%
-15%
" ... Everything about the calculator is great, except I had to YouTube a ton of stuff just to understand how to program it. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend visiting youtube for calculator tutorials for anything you are studying. ... "
" ... I love this calculator! ... "
" ... A required purchase for a class but online apps are easier to use. ... "
" ... Best calculator for accounting homework ... "
" ... It's easy to learn and most college text books list instructions on how to use this one. ... "
" ... A good investment as a daily calculator if you do computations or basic math as well. ... "
" ... Awesome calculator for my finance class, but had to adjust from using a TI84 to this one. ... "
Product Reliability
25calculator, years, financial, buttons, 10b
+36%
-64%
" ... I put brand new batteries in it and it’s flashing random faded symbols. ... "
" ... I've used it only a handful of times this semester and over the weekend (while doing homework), the calculator just stopped working. ... "
" ... STOPPED WORKING WHEN I WAS TAKING A TEST ... "
" ... I purchased this for my CFP studies in October, and then it completely stopped working the other day. ... "
" ... I'm in a middle of my final exam and it just stopped. ... "
" ... Saved me on the exams when using formulas on a TI84 was yielding errors! ... "
" ... It stopped working after a few days. ... "
" ... It dies without any reason after 2 weeks. ... "
Delivery
20arrived, arrived on time, received, quickly, promptly
+95%
-5%
" ... Good quality and nice delivery ... "
" ... fast delivery, product perfect ... "
" ... This product came in the Central/South American packaging. ... "
" ... the product received as expected and in perfect timing ... "
" ... It was delivered promptly and is everything it says it is! ... "
" ... It arrived in time for my class. ... "
" ... Came in good condition ... "
" ... Arrived on time and in package! ... "
Controls
19calculator, button, press, click, calculating
+63%
-37%
" ... I am accostumed using the polish reverse type calculators, mistake not to order the 12C ... "
" ... The buttons are all English so it’s no big deal. ... "
" ... It is intimidating to figure out the input and output buttons but after getting help from its Guide book, I have had an easy time calculating Cash Flow Annuity and such. ... The buttons feel sturdy to press makes it reliable to know the commands clicked. ... "
" ... I just started my studies for accounting, and this calculator does everything I am learning with just the press of a button. ... "
" ... Love how the buttons click when you push them. ... "
" ... I've tried many calculators and this is definitely the best I love the feel of the keys. ... "
" ... Buttons are also nice and click to allow calculating annuities and apr with ease. ... "
" ... The buttons are more sturdy than any calculator I have used in the past and the nice pouch that arrives with the packaging is a great addition. ... "
Price
19time value, value of money, money, worth, value
+95%
-5%
" ... $25 bucks cheaper than my school. ... "
" ... Love the product for the price paid! ... "
" ... It's an awesome calculator that is very versatile and can do lots of time value of money problems. ... "
" ... Worth the buy! ... "
" ... Great deal, great price!! ... "
" ... Great for the price and it's brand new. ... "
" ... I was taking Intro to Finance and Intermediate Accounting and these courses were mostly in touch with time value of money. ... "
" ... Worth the buy. ... "
For Kids
14financial, college, finance, class, calculator
+100%
" ... All options needed for my son’s finance class. ... "
" ... Works good for kids school ... "
" ... Works good for School ... "
" ... Gave it to my husband for his birthday. ... "
" ... Used for school. ... "
" ... Just what I needed for my Accounting grad school program. ... "
" ... This financial calculator was approved by my sons college to use during exams. ... My son found it’s a little confusing remembering the abbreviations but it does everything it claims. ... "
" ... College of Financial Planning approved. ... "
Marketplace
13amazon, seller, one, expected, described
+77%
-23%
" ... It is exactly as expected. ... "
" ... and it was on sale ... "
" ... First, let me say thank you for getting to me so quickly. ... "
" ... If you buy this, you should already get ready for that since the pictures clearly show how it looks already. ... "
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
" ... The price on Amazon is better than my college bookstore. ... "
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
Overall performance
11fast, calculations, works, set, price
+91%
-9%
" ... Bought for use for my job ... "
" ... It shipped fast and works great though! ... "
" ... does the job! ... "
" ... gets the job done ... "
" ... Super fast shipping too. ... "
" ... • The fast processor delivers immediate results and eliminates the waiting on complex calculations to configure. ... "
" ... Don't expect anything top-of-the-line for this price, but this does its job, and does it well. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
Battery Life
10battery, died, dead, calculator, brand
+20%
-80%
" ... It won't turn on, and after resetting it and changing the batteries it is still dead. ... "
" ... Batteries were inside unit but didn't work. ... "
" ... and I tried to swap out the batteries and put them back in. ... "
" ... I have to open up the back and take out the batteries, then put the batteries back in for it to work. ... "
" ... Instead of returning I thought that it might just be a battery problem, but the thing just died on me again with a fresh battery with maybe 5-6 total hours used. ... Conveniently, the battery died for the second time 35 days after the purchase and such I can't get the thing refunded either. ... Would not recommend this device unless you have extra money to sink into batteries after sparse usage ... "
" ... The batteries that came in the brand new calculator were completely dead. ... So I was forced to buy new batteries which were 10$. ... The calculator should not come with batteries if they are going to be dead. ... "
User Manual
8packaging, instruction, french, english, spanish
+63%
-38%
" ... As well as instructions in french and english booklet. ... "
" ... After a read through of the manual it became easy to navigate. ... "
" ... The calculator is easy to use and the instruction manual was very easy to understand. ... "
" ... Packaged with an instruction manual as well as a nice sleeve. ... "
" ... It is quite easy to follow the instructions on how to use this with my textbox, although the included manual is also helpful as well. ... "
Size
7enough, compact
+100%
" ... The carrying sleeve is nice. ... Small enough to not be a burden, and fast enough to not be one either. ... "
" ... Small enough to fit in anything. ... "
" ... This design does keep the calculator small and portable though. ... "
" ... Compact, simplistic, works just as intended. ... "
" ... Compact, simplistic, works just as intended. ... "
Build Quality
7comes, soft, slip, shift, really
+100%
" ... Build quality is good. ... "
" ... Also really like the case it comes with. ... "
" ... First (gold shift) (clr all) and then press 1 (gold shift) (p/yr) ... "
" ... Its also pretty good quality and can withstand many drops. ... "
" ... Durable, great quality, got me through a Cfp exam ... "
" ... Perfect and cheap. ... "
Print Quality
6calculators, better, makes, bought, 12c
+50%
-50%
" ... Not for HP apparently. ... "
" ... Every HP product I've ever bought (except for our printer) is a disappointment ... "
Product As Described
6expected, described, already
+100%
" ... If you buy this, you should already get ready for that since the pictures clearly show how it looks already. ... "
" ... It is exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as shown. ... "
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
Features
5one, functions, using, use, easier to use
+60%
-40%
" ... This one performs well and has a variety of features. ... "
" ... Now I have to learn how to use all the features. ... "
" ... The features are similar and this is much easier to use than the 12c. ... "
Display Clarity
5see, hard, functions, finance class, button
+40%
-60%
" ... I hit a button and the screen just disappeared. ... "
Setup
4fast, easy to learn, calculations
+75%
-25%
" ... perfect for the Financial Professional. ... "
" ... Easy to learn, good instructions, very lightweight. ... "
" ... • The fast processor delivers immediate results and eliminates the waiting on complex calculations to configure. ... "
Software Platform
4user, perform, online, class, calculations
+50%
-50%
" ... I got the Spanish language version. ... "
" ... Saved me on the exams when using formulas on a TI84 was yielding errors! ... "
Returns
4amazon
-100%
" ... We should've acted sooner and requested a return through Amazon.com. ... "
" ... I'd return it to Amazon except it's been too long since I purchased it, apparently, so I'm stuck with an electronic paperweight. ... "
" ... It does not work at all, and you are not allowed to return it. ... "
Pedometer
3steps, easy, specific, battery
+67%
-33%
" ... once you learn the steps in calculating specific formulas it's so easy to use and helpful in passing my financial exam & useful in the real world of finance too. ... "
" ... Really easy to use once you know the steps for everything and the battery lasts forever. ... "
Device Compatibility
3turned, handy, excel
+33%
-67%
" ... The device turned on, yet never turned off. ... "
Fit
3small, really, like, enough, comes
+100%
" ... Also really like the case it comes with. ... "
" ... Small enough to fit in anything. ... "
Design
3design, really, comes, case, also
+100%
" ... I like the design. ... "
" ... Also really like the case it comes with. ... "
Comfort
3keys, press, love, heavier, difficult
+100%
" ... Not terribly difficult but not handed to you. ... "
" ... I've tried many calculators and this is definitely the best I love the feel of the keys. ... "
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