HP 12C Turns 40 This Year

[HP67]

(10-29-2021 02:15 PM)DaveBr Wrote:  

(10-28-2021 09:23 PM)HP67 Wrote:  Opened the packaging this evening. This is a really nice find. I got what they showed in the ad picture. 3 battery 12C, even comes with a dead tree manual. Batteries are still good 20 or so years later. I believe the keys are doubleshot but my eyes are not good enough to be sure.

It's odd, but the slip on case does not want to go on, it's really tight. I'm wondering if it shrank from being left in the sun.

Nice find! I have a NOS 12C in the box I haven't opened yet. If my wife's 12C (USA) ever peters out, it will be hers.

Dave

Yes, I was very happy to find it. I wasn't expecting to be able to get another 3 battery model. My first one is 36 years old and shows no signs of retirement.

I suppose you and your wife will have to hang the package over the fireplace for your grandkids or great grandkids to see what a calculator is!