Features

• 2 black cartridges, each with 19 ml ink volume
• Provides laser-quality black text for home users
• Produces crisp, sharp output
• Compatible with popular HP inkjet printers
• Easy to use, simple to install

Amazon.com Product Description

Compact design, affordability, and strong performance make the HP LaserJet 1012 laser printer a logical choice for home or small business users with moderate print demands. Powered by a 133 MHz processor and 8 MB of internal memory, the HP 1012 delivers crisp 600 dpi black printing at up to 15 pages per minute.

PC and Mac compatible, the HP 1012 offers USB connectivity and comes with a handy CR-ROM with software and simple steps for hassle-free setup. This model offers versatile paper handling from its 150-sheet standard input tray and also includes a priority input tray for specialty jobs. The HP 1012 comes with everything you need to get started except the printer cable itself; it is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HP LaserJet 1012 printer, HP print cartridge, Getting Started guide, software and electronic User Guide on CD-ROM, power cord, printer media input tray, printer priority input tray, tray cover; USB cable not included ... Read more

Features

• Crisp, 1,200 dpi effective resolution
• Up to 15 ppm; instant-on fuser, first pages out in 10 seconds
• Compact design, perfect for small workspaces
• 150-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority input tray
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

Reviews (57)

can't beat the price
I ordered this printer in mid-November, and so far I've been very happy with it. It prints very fast and the print quality is excellent. For instance, you can print complete graphics with backgrounds and everything comes out clear and easily readable. HP has a good thing going with this product line -- we're all tired of changing inkjet cartridges and getting smudged prints, but who wants to pay $500+ for a heavy unit designed for office use (Brother, Canon, Epson)? This printer is light and easy to store, although it's not as small as you might think. Since the trays stick out, it takes a full corner of my home desk. Installing it was a little bit of a hassle since my computer (Win XP) could not immediately recognize all the installed drivers. So the easiest way to install it is to go through the "Add Printer" wizard.

Excellent printer; shoddy 3rd party delivery from Amazon
Firstly, I'd like to endorse all the other positive reviews of the HP LaserJet 1012. I initially purchased this printer to replace a lousy Epson C82 inkjet that kept sucking up ink and clogging. The 1012 LaserJet is fast (7 seconds to start up and print), quiet, and produces excellent black and white documents. Couldn't be happier with it.

I wish I could say the same about Amazon's delivery methods. When I purchased this printer, it was unfortunately fulfilled through Office Depot. That meant a shipping charge (which originally hadn't been on the web page) and sales tax. Fine.

The trouble came when I found the printer for $50 less on HPshopping.com the very next day. I immediately tried to cancel my purchase on Amazon.com but found the order had been locked, even though no discernible fulfillment or shipping was in process. I immediately called Office Depot because it was obvious that they had not shipped it yet (there was no tracking trail yet via UPS).

Unfortunately, Amazon.com failed to provide me with any useful information that could be related to Office Depot. Their unfriendly Customer Service Rep didn't recognized my tracking Order, my name, or anything about my order. As far as Office Depot was concerned, I didn't exist. And yet, they were going to ship me a printer.

I had to wait 8 days for Office Dept to finally fulfil my order. Ironically, HPShopping.com delivered my printer 2 days later, a full 5 days before Office Depot got around to me, even though my HP order was made a day later (go figure). When I immediately took my unwanted printer to the Post Office to mail it back after calling Office Depot for an RMA number, I was a bit horrified to find the cheapest method of mailing the printer back cost $23.96. I plunked down the plastic and that's all she wrote.

I suggest skipping buying this printer from Amazon. There's no retail cost savings (it's $199 everywhere or less). No tax savings. Shipping costs to add in. And return costs if you decide you don't like/want/need the printer.

Go to the store and buy it there instead.

Great Printer, Unbeatable Price!
I got this printer on sale for about $150 delivered to replace an aging HP 5L. The print quality is excellent and significanly better than the old 5L. This printer is also exceptionally compact and fits nicely on the shelf of my computer desk. Overall, the printer is extremely fast and appears to print at the stated rate. I printed a 35 page document and had no problems with the printer slowing down. Setup is a breeze and took lest than 5 minutes. Feeding envelopes or indvidual sheets is simple as well; there's a small icon stamped on the plastic paper tray to guide your way. Alas the only downside is you'll have to buy a USB cable since one isn't included -- this is probably a non-issue since most free USB cables are usually too short. Bottom line, this printer works great for home and small office use. This is a wonderful monochorme printer for a college or high school student as well. HP quality at a rock bottom price, I don't see how you can go wrong. I highly recommend this printer.

OK Little Printer
I needed a cheap printer quick and this one happened to fill the bill. The toner catridges are readily available, the print quality is all right and set up on xp was pretty much what would be expected from any printer. It even networked without a fuss.

Conclusion: If you need a cheap printer for not too demanding jobs this is one.

Fast but poor quality
I've just bought this printer to replace my old LaserWriter 4/600, which
was a cheap and compact laser printer (when Apple had them). I'm moved
from Mac to XP and connecting it to a PC is impossible and I had to buy
another printer. LaserJets are well known so I decided to buy one which
promises a good resolution --not a real 1200 x 1200 but at least a
promising 600 x 600 x 2.

However, when I printed the first page I was very disappointed because this
resolution is in fact much worse than my 600 x 600 LaserWriter and not much
better than a good ink jet printer. Why? With the 4/600 letter contours
looked rounded and crisp, while with the 1012 are jagged and fuzzy. No ink
dots outside letters in the 4/600, but lots of them in the 1012 which makes
a sort of halo around the letters (there is a noticeable shadow in vertical
strokes). Letter strokes lose their proportions below 10 pt and the
horizontal one in "e" (Times) is almost missing. There are in addition

distorted letters, some of them with bumps and even wrongly rendered (like
a bold omega). The result is ugly and a lot below one could expect from a
good laser printer.

By the way, the installation was smooth (with Win XP). ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

If you bought yourself a financial calculator during the 1980s, chances are it was this bad boy. Nothing has changed since its introduction--it still uses Reverse Polish Notation (RPN), is easy and versatile in programming, and has a thin, sturdy casing. Certainly, there's been newer, fancier calculators introduced since, but there's something to be said for the quality of classics.

The HP 12C's functions include all the basics--such as calculating APR, NPV, and IRR--and statistics are a snap. For students new to financial calculators, this is an excellent place to start. For the most part, the manual reads like a minitextbook, walking you through sample problems and situations followed by graphs and tables demonstrating the technique--and you can even check your results. The section on creating programs does seem to be written for the technically ignorant, addressing in detail how you could possibly benefit from using programs, but it'll still help you get the job done.

In general, it's a bit slower than newer models, just like last year's computer isn't as speedy as today's new release. On the plus side, it's just 3 by 5 inches and slips easily into a pocket. The bottom is printed with a few little cheat notes for common functions, which is nice for quick reference. The HP 12C's one-year warranty and available tech-support line offer reassurance this little workhorse will continue to be an industry standard for years to come. --Jill Lightner

Pros:

• Pocket size
• Thorough and simple instruction manual
• Competitive price

Cons:

• Calculates more slowly than modern machines

Features

• Over 120 built-in business functions
• Statistics and finance features
• Register based cash-flow analysis
• Long battery life
• 10-character LCD

Reviews (76)

The only one calculator you'll ever need
Why would you buy a 1980's calculator? Because it provides the best combination of form and function.

While other calculators have gone high-end and become curiosities of mathematics and graphics, HP's customers do not want to let go of the 12-C, despite the fact that HP has more powerful calculators at a slightly larger price. Here's why I think:

Just the right set of features. The average Joe using a financial calculator needs no more than the HP-12C provides.

Sturdy and strong. The keys have a wonderful feel.

Fits in a shirt pocket.

Very reliable. They've had two decades to iron out any bugs.

Large user base. Most financial courses will use this as the calculator of choice

Buy this calculator, if you need a financial calculator. You will not regret it -- I daresay that it will still be around when your kids need their own calculators.

Every MBA student and grad should get one
While I don't have an MBA, it's hard to believe that a calculator I learned how to use in 1987 during undergraduate business courses is still the standard for the quick calculating financial world. Any finance professional over 30 will know how to use this, and in a pinch, you might need to know how to use it. I know the TI-8x series has financial functions and the graphic capabilities may make those calculators worthwhile. But for most financial pros, if it can't be done on an HP12C, then you probably need a computer.

The RPN system isn't hard to learn (at a basic level it works similar to an adding machine), and the functions on this calculator take input and spit out output in a way similar to Excel (i.e. negative numbers for payments and positive for future value, etc.). I found mine the other day after not using it for a while and immediately used it for a discounted cash flow quick analysis I was later planning to do in Excel. It told me the on-the-fly answer I needed.

The gold standard of financial calculators
I have been using my HP12C since 1985 and I won't give it up! Back in 1985 it cost me $150 ... now it's 1/3 the price (or less). I purchased a Texas Instruments BA-?? in 1984 which failed after 6 months (the buttons went bad). The HP has not failed in any way at all since 1985, and on top of that, the first set of batteries lasted 10 years! Yes, I did use the calculator a lot, and I can't explain how but the batteries lasted 10 years (and no one replaced them without my knowing about it).

This calculator has no errors. The other reviewers didn't understand that they were the ones with errors, not their calculators. They didn't find the proper settings, of which there are many with this calculator.

RPN is so foreign to most people that they can't understand why anyone would want to use RPN. If you use RPN for a little while, you don't want to go back. Also, the horizontal design of this calculator is unique and should be duplicated -- it makes it much easier to put on a desk and read horizontally across figures and make calculations. People who use vertically designed calculators don't know what they are missing.

This is the best -- do yourself a favor and buy the best!

Not what it used to be.
I bought my first HP in my first year of engineering school, about 15 years ago. Every calculator that I owned since then has been full RPN. I live in fear that HP will eventually give up this market.

Because I just entered the CFA program, and because the CFA exams only permit the HP 12c and some other non-RPN calculator, I recently purchased a new 12c last month.

Alas, the HP build quality is not what it used to be. Many reviewers argue that it's not bad, and it's not--it's better than a $20 Walmart special. However, I paid a lot more than $20, so I expect a lot more.

The screen display is twitchy (doesn't light up the right pixels from time to time) and the buttons are looser than they should be. Once I get the warranty replacement, the display problem won't be a problem anymore, but I shouldn't need to go through the warranty for an $80 calculator, or for a famous HP-12c.

However, if you want an RPN business calculator, this is what you're stuck with. It's a great calculator, but the build quality is miserable. Bottom line: if you need it, hold your nose and buy it.

Buttons in the wrong places
Need I say more? Three of the buttons are in the wrong place. One of them isn't even labeled, I had to look at the website picture to figure this out.

Thanks for the outsourcing. ... Read more

Features

• Pigment based monochrome black ink
• 800-page yield based on 5% density
• 15 pl ink drop size, 21 ml cartridge volume
• Employs TIJ 2.X Gen II resolution technology
• Genuine HP quality

Features

• Tri-color cyan, magenta, yellow ink cartridge
• Compatible with HP DeskJet 6540 and 5740 printers
• 260-page yield based on 15% density, 7 ml ink volume
• 5-picoliter ink drop size
• Fade resistant; genuine HP quality

Features

• Up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized dpi color, 1,200 x 1,200 black, or 8-ink color
• Up to 20 ppm black and color speed, 4-by-6 photo as fast as 27 seconds
• 2.5-inch LCD to rotate, crop, zoom, and remove red-eye before printing
• Frame-by-frame video printing; slots for digital-camera memory cards
• USB, Ethernet, and PictBridge interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

If you need to keep up with your fast-paced business courses while working and planning for your career, invest in the HP 10BII business calculator. Featuring over 100 built-in functions for business, finance, mathematics, and statistics, the 10BII is an ideal calculator for business students who want to get ahead. Easily calculate loan payments, interest rates, amortization, discounted cash-flow analyses, TVM (loans, savings, and leasing), and more. Statistical analysis is cumulative, and you can figure standard deviation, mean, and weighted mean in addition to forecasts and the correlation coefficient. Cash-flow analysis is register based and has 15 functions.

The HP 10BII business calculator has an algebraic entry system and a logical and intuitive keyboard layout with easy-to-read labels. The LCD screen features up to 12 characters on one line of text. Small and sturdy, this calculator is easy to slip into your backpack or briefcase and bring to class or your workplace.

HP offers a one-year warranty on the 10BII.

What's in the Box
10BII calculator, user's manual, batteries ... Read more

Features

• Over 100 built-in functions
• Algebraic data entry
• Intuitive keyboard layout with easy-to-read labels
• Adjustable contrast display
• 1-year warranty

Reviews (27)

HP 10B Calculator not up to standards
Having used HP business calculators for nearly 20 years, and having taught over 30,000 people how to use them, I am very disappointed in the HP10BII. It appears to me that HP built a calculator to compete with the [low priced]business calculators on the market. They succeded in building a [low priced]calculator. If it were merely inexpensive, it would be fine, but it's [low priced]. I have never had an HP calculator go bad until I had a 10BII. Less than a year after buying it, half of the display disappeared. After changing batteries - never required in the first year of ownership of any other HP business calculator, the display came back for a day. HP graciously replaced it with a calculator that had a key go bad within two weeks. A third calculator is on the way. HP used to have a reputation of having the most durable and dependable calculators on the market. They have lost that reputation with this piece of junk. I don't know if I will ever again assume that an HP calculator is a good calculator. The only reason I still use it is because the 10B is no longer available and the College for which I teach wants students to use the 10BII.

Don't buy it!
I've owned an HP12C calculator for more years than I can count and I love it. I needed to purchase the 10BII because it is the calculator required for the British Columbia Real Estate Exam. Before I received my calculator, I borrowed one from a friend to begin studying. When I received my calculator, I noticed the FV key did not function properly and several of the other keys seemed to function inconsistently. I contacted HP for a replacement because I didn't want to be without the calculator. HP is supposedly sending on via Fed Ex, but in the meantime, I've discovered that on many of the example problems I can input the exact key strokes provided in the work/study book and don't get the correct answer. I can get the correct answer on the 12C and on my friend's calculator, but not on the one I purchased. I'm so frustrated and p.o.'d at this point, I don't want to own a 10BII at all. I'm returning the one I purchased (and the replacement, if it ever gets here) and borrowing my friend's calculator for the test. Then it's back to my 12C.

Shame on HP for producing a calculator of such inferior quality.

Very Good.
I bought the calculator for my finance class. It works very nicely and it performed all the functions necessary for my class. the reason i gave only 4 stars is because of the buttons which at times do not work as smoothly. otherwise the calculator is fine and very easy to learn and use. I recommend it especially at $31.99.

Basic Financial Calculator
Good basic (starting) financial calculator for students

Poorest Quality
I purchased this calculator about half a year ago. After a month the keys start sticking and you have to press harder to input the values. After 4 month the LCD started to malfunction. Will never buy an HP calculator again - even cheaper no name calculators are sturdier. ... Read more

Features

• Up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized dpi color, 1,200 x 1,200 black
• Color 4-by-6-inch photos in as fast as 60 seconds
• 2.5-inch flip-up color LCD to preview, select, and enhance photos
• Simple one-touch buttons; prints stills from video clips
• USB, memory card, and PictBridge interfaces; optional Bluetooth; PC/Mac

Features

• Photo-quality prints, scans, and copies; slim, compact all-in-one
• Up to 17 ppm print speed; up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized dpi color resolution
• 36-bit color scan depth, 600 dpi optical resolution
• Up to 17 cpm, 50% to 400% copy enlargement/reduction
• USB and PictBridge interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (3)

Very Satisfied
I just recently purchased the HP PSC 1315 from another retailer. It was on sale at a reasonable price. The installation was difficult at first because I also just recently bought a new computer which was already HP Printer-ready which caused the installation CD to not allow the software to be completed. I called Technical Support and talked with a very nice man in India who walked me through the entire process, staying on the line with me until everything was complete, including the printer working properly. It turned out that I needed to eliminate a couple of things on the computer that were preventing the software from being installed. I am very happy with my 1315--it's really superfast with printing the pages (in black ink)! HP could lower the price of the ink cartridges though. I didn't realize how expensive they are just for one cartridge!!

Software shut computer down
I bought my HP PSC 1315 at COSTCO without researching. It worked nicely when first installed on my Athlon processor with Windows XP home. The next time I turned on the computer the installed HP software immediately kicked my computer into restart. Very frustrating was the blue screen error message that remained up only long enough for an idiot savant to read.

I have spent too much time on other computer equipment that didn't work and after a few quick checks decided that there must be a printer/scanner that will work without hassle and returned this one.

Look before you leap
Tried to hook up to a 3yr old Compaq Deskpro EN with windows 2000 professional [could not get program to fully load or configure] & I spent many hours on the phone to HP with NO luck at all.The scanner/copier lid had a lot of play & when I tried to copy a Birth certificate it cut off 1/4in on 3 sides & a 1/2in on the bottom. The only thing I was impressed with was the photo editing abilities. I returned the PSC 1315 for a refund & bought a Cannon MP 370. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

HP's Q2612A Ultraprecise print cartridge offers an easy to replace design, specifically for use with HP's LaserJet 1010 series (1010, 1012, and 1015 model printers). Each cartridge will yield approximately 2000 pages at 5% coverage. ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with HP LaserJet 1010, 1012, and 1015 printers
• Crisp, black print results
• Easy to install cartridge design
• 2,000-age yield at 5% coverage
• A quality HP product

Amazon.com Product Description

The 4215 from HP helps you to save on valuable space by combining faxing, scanning, printing, and copying functions into one convenient unit. This full color multifunction is designed for home and small office use and features an inkjet printer with up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution (up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi optimized color) and print speeds of up to 17 ppm for black and up to 12 ppm for color (at lower resolutions).

An 8 MB memory is standard as well as a 20-page automatic document feeder. The paper input tray has an input capacity of up to 100 sheets, and supports a variety of paper types and sizes, including paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, iron-on transfers, letter, legal, executive, and more.

The color scanner has a 36-bit color depth and a hardware resolution of up to 600 x 1,200 dpi, resulting in accurate, true-to-life scans perfect for a wide variety of applications. The included software bundle helps you to get the best prints and scans possible, and includes HP Director, HP Photo Gallery, HP Image Editor, and Readiris OCR.

The copier has print speeds of up to 17 ppm for black and up to 12 ppm for color, with resolutions as high as 2,400 x 1,200 dpi. You can make up to 100 copies at a time, saving you time and hassle, while a zoom function allows you to reduce or enlarge copies from 25% to 200%.

The fax machine is capable of full-color faxing and has a fast 3-second per page transmission time. A transmission memory of up to 100 pages lets submit large jobs, while a fax broadcast feature lets you send a single fax to 50 separate locations. The fax also features a junk fax barrier, remote retrieval, and auto-redial.

The 4215 conveniently connects via USB and has a small 16.4-by-8-inch footprint. It is compatible with PC and Mac operating platforms and also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
4215 all-in-one, HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge (19 ml ink volume), HP 28 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (8 ml ink volume), HP Image Zone Photo and imaging software and user's guide on CD-ROM, setup poster, power cord, phone cord; HP 58 photo inkjet cartridge not included; USB cable not included ... Read more

Features

• Prints, copies, scans, and faxes
• Up to 17 ppm black, 12 ppm color
• 600 x 1,200 dpi hardware scan resolution, 36-bit color
• Up to 100 copies; full-color faxing
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (1)

Sweet Machine
I'd finally had it with my 4-year-old Canon Multifunction (C555). The fax worked fine but the printer was unreliable, torpid and, because the cartridges kept drying up, frightfully expensive. Despite my wife's warning (she's been having trouble with HP-OSX compatibility issues), I opted for this HP 4215.

When it arrived, I was immediately cheered by a box that was less than half the size of the Canon's. Upon opening it, I was further encouraged by a handy yet complete printed manual. (The Canon's was all online, and the printed-out materials seemed like a life-time of reading.) In 10 minutes I was ready to go--cartridges installed, program installed on my Powerbook, telephone line, USB cable, power cord all hooked up. The unit seemed too light and compact, the set-up too easy and automatic, but I went to a Word document, clicked and waited. Not for long, because the printer not only handled the document in record time but presented me with copy that was sharper than any I'd ever seen.

Next I went on the internet, found a richly textured, page-sized color photo and clicked "print." Same result. The machine speedily delivered a bright yet detailed and subtle color print that was an improvement on the original, even with the cheap copy paper I was using.

My plan was to keep my workhorse Epson for the bulk of my printing and use the HP for faxing, copying, and scanning (all of which it does both better and more efficiently than my old Canon). But the HP is simply too good to be anything less than a starting player. I can't remember ever being more impressed with a device, especially one this complicated, and happier about a computer or office-related purchase.

In spite of my singular success with this particular model, I've learned not to make blanket judgements about a brand or manufacturer based on one particular experience, especially in this field of competitive, rapidly changing technology. My wife just gave up on her HP printer and exchanged it for a Canon. ... Read more

Features

• 1,200 dpi laser quality
• Up to 22 ppm, first page out in 8.5 seconds
• Automatic 2-sided printing, 16 MB RAM, expandable to 144 MB
• 10,000 pages per month duty cycle
• Parallel and USB 2.0 interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

HP has taken the industry-standard, world-renowned HP 12C and improved it. The HP 12C Platinum now includes both RPN and algebraic entry and more power to perform industry-specific calculations with four times more memory.

Still the ideal choice for heavy-duty calculations in real estate, banking, and finance, the HP 12C Platinum has over 130 built-in functions. Statistical features include cumulative analysis, standard deviation, mean, weighted mean, linear regression, forecasting, and correlation coefficient, to name a few. Business and finance features include TVM (loans, savings, and leasing), amortization, bond price and yield to maturity, and registered-based cash flow analysis with memory for 30 cash flows, and much more. Programming is simple, with storage for up to 400 recorded keystrokes which can then be executed with the push of a button.

What's in the Box
Calculator, owner's manual, batteries, padded carrying case, warranty card (one year) ... Read more

Features

• RPN and algebraic data entry
• Simple, easy-to-read 1-line-by-10-character display
• Over 130 built-in business, financial, statistical, and math functions
• Keystroke programming, up to 400 steps
• Includes carrying case and long-life battery

Reviews (16)

slower than a "gold" 12c
for the record, i have the 19, the 17BII, and an older "gold" 12c. i was thrilled to find hp finally upgraded the venerable 12c. about time they spruced up their cash cow and made it more powerful than the average digital watch, right? i was absolutely stunned to discover that the platinum 12c is actually SLOWER than the gold 12c on time value of money (TVM) calcs. trust me, i have been the subject of much derision at the office for my re-dubbed "silver" 12c. i imagine for most of wall street, getting algebraic notation and losing what sluggish performance it had is a BAD trade. certain TVM calcs that are instant on the 17BII (a calculator over a decade old) takes 30+ seconds on the new 12c. shame on hp for continuing to abuse its captive audience of finance professionals.

A half hearted upgrade is BADDER than no upgrade at all
I have been using both the 12c Platinum (call it 12cP) and 12C. for both study and at work. I use the 12C gold more often than the 12cP.

My biggest disappointment with the 12cP is its relatively slow processing SPEED vis-a-vis the predecessor 12C and its competition.

The 12cP is notably slower than the 12C especially when performing Time Value of Money (TVM) calculations.

Running both HP12s side-by-side with the same data input, my 12cP has been consistently slower by 50% as compared to my 12C.

If possible, I would suggest that potential users and buyers try this data set on both the 12C and 12cP before buying. Clear register. Find [i] after input [PMT]=-1458;[FV]=0,[n]=84,[PV]=103600. The HP12C would take 20 seconds "running" while the HP12cP would take about 30 seconds to give the same answer [i]=0.4059!

This apparent lack of speed is difficult to accept for a supposedly latest financial calculator upgrade from any manufacturer! It is a bad joke, considering that my 12 years old HP10B could perform the same TVM calculation in just 2 seconds!

However,both HP12s are great value for money if the user look at the TOTAL solutions and free website support which is available to the user. In addition, there are lots of literature and solutions written by third party users over 20+ years run of the 12C. IMHO, this is the biggest face saving advantage it still has over the TI challenger for now.

The good people @ HP may like to know that 96% of my fellow students are using their competitor's Texas Instrument TI-BAIIplus! The BAII-plus is chosen for its 50% lower price and much faster processing speed.

After using the misnomer of a sucessor HP12cP, I personally feel that the 12C is still very much the industry standard. However, it would be better if HP would consider incorporating some useful improvements like a [BACKSPACE] key (<--)and incorporating a faster processor chip into the future HP12C-GOLD II(?), IMHO.

Also, seasoned 12C users of the RPN would not miss the ALG mode on the 12cP especially when it HP doesn't have "( )" included. The HP12c is an odd ball ALG calculator from this viewpoint. Dear HP, please let future HP12C GOLD upgrades remain as an exclusively RPN machine.

I would be very glad if somebody from HP could highlight to me on which are the 10+ more (130 total)improved functions on the 12cP as compared to the 12c (120 functions) to help me justify the additional price of 20% paid for the 12cP.

Although both my 12C/cP sets were "Made in China" by probably the same HP OEM to high HP quality. At a glance, the HP12C gold still has better cosmetic finishing than the 12cP. In addition, the keys on the 12C does feel very much better than those on the 12cP.

In a nutshell, the 12cP is more of "an alternative to 12C with ALG mode" than an upgrade or a sucessor of the 12C GOLD. When choosing between the 12C or 12cP, it is wiser to go for the 12C Gold!

Smart consumers, should go for GOLD, buy the 12C "gold standard" until HP could produce a real and wholehearted improvement of the 12C.

Thank you for reading my review on the HP12c PLATINUM.

Disappointingly poor quality HP product
The older HP12C model was a much better quality product. My "old" HP 12C finally died after 22 years of use - one of the originals. I could not believe the poor quality of this calculator. I'll be surprised if it lasts a year. It feels like a piece of tin. Everything about it is shabby worksmanship. If I had been able to first try it in a store rather than buy it online I would never have bought it - and certgainly not for what I paid for it. I would not have bought it even if the price were $10. Within seconds of operating this "new" HP 12c I new it was junk.

not fernominal
HP really dropped a bolock with this one. Well, lets see, my previous calculator had a receipt printer and I could sit in my office and churn out tax receipts all night long, with this 'calc' I twiddle my curly locks in wonder.

A. the keyboard is way too small. Its not easy to slouch back and fiddle your taxes in comfort. I like to calculate while relaxing.

B. the display panel is way too dark. Whilst pontificating dollars and cents I like to see my figures brightly lit.

C. there are not enough numerical digits to calculate my massive bank account.

I would only recommend this Platinum model to those not serious about burning the midnight oil. Those old chunky models are far superior and have paper. And why the orange and blue coloured buttons? This is not how a calculator should look.

Not recommended for Mikey... HP should stick to manufacturing brown sauce

Say it ain't so, HP...
I bought my first HP 12C back in 85 as a finance student and I haven't been able to use a different calculator since. Over the years I've actually amassed a few more 12C's which I've kept at the office, home, etc.

When this new version came out I was really excited to try it out even if I had absolutely no reason to do so by virtue of my half a dozen or so 12C's. I had to try it, however and I ordered it last week. For some reason I didn't read any of the reviews (bad call) and boy did I pay for it!

The Platinum 12C is truly a piece of junk. More reminiscent of old Texas instrument calculators than of real 12Cs. Starting with the keys, you immediately get the sense of holding a much more cheaply made calculator. The keys jiggle and they actually make a cheap plastic noise when you press them (whereas the old 12C keys were solid and the way they pressed into the body of the computer made any HP calculator a pleasure to work with), the feet are uneven so when you press the keys the machine actually moves from side to side even on a flat surface. The display is a disaster - when you press lightly on it you get a ghost image that lasts for a few seconds.

I must admit that I like the new look - sharp, modern, up to date. But the much cheaper manufacturing of this calculator make the decision easy. Stick with the old 12C. You'll be sadly disappointed if you buy this calculator.

I'm truly amazed that HP would actually launch this piece of junk knowing that this calculator has probably enjoyed a more loyal following than any other product in their line. Why would they sacrifice years of loyalty to save a few pennies. I don't know - maybe Carly is reading these reviews and will let us all know. ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with HP PhotoSmart 325 and 375 Compact Photo printers
• 1 HP 700 ink cartridge plus 125 sheets of Premium Glossy Photo paper
• 4-by-6-inch sheets, 10 mil thickness, 64 lb. weight
• Coated to resist scratches and fingerprints
• A quality, value-priced way to stock-up on supplies

Amazon.com Product Description

Hewlett Packard's OfficeJet 1350 is an all-in-one color printer, color copier, and color scanner that comes with plenty of features and a very reasonable price tag. With HP's thermal inkjet print technology, resolutions for both black and color prints are as high as 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, with 4,800 x 1,200 optimized color dpi printing. Print speeds clock in at up to 17 ppm for black and 12 ppm for color in draft mode and 0.9 ppm for black and 1 ppm color in best quality mode. It directly supports CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Sticks, SecureDigital/MultiMedia, and xD-Picture memory cards, so you can print directly from your digital camera without a PC.

The flatbed scanner provides up to 600 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution and 36-bit color, with an enhanced resolution up to 19,200 dpi. The 1350's copier provides up to 600 x 1,200 dpi resolution for black prints and up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution for color. Copy speeds are as fast as 17 cpm for black and 12 cpm for color, while up to 50 copies can be made at once, freeing up your time for other tasks.

Perfect for the home office or small business where space is at a premium, the 1359 has a small 16.76-by-10.2-inch footprint and weighs just 11.8 pounds. It has a standard input capacity of 100 sheets and up to 10 envelopes, with an output capacity of 50 sheets. It connects via a USB port and accepts a wide variety of originals, including paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, HP premium media, iron-on transfers, and sizes from 3 by 5 to 8.5 by 14 inches. Compatible with both Mac and PC, the 1350 also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
HP PSC 1350, HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge, HP 57 tri-color inkjet print cartridge, HP photo and imaging software, HP memories disc creator software, setup poster, reference guide, power cord, HP photo paper sampler, HP photo paper storage bag ... Read more

Features

• Color printing, copying, and scanning
• Up to 4,800 x 1,200-optimized dpi color printing
• Up to 17 cpm, up to 50 multi-copies
• Up to 600 x 2,400 dpi optical scan resolution, 36-bit scan depth
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

Reviews (25)

Great printer; not a very good scanner
The HP PSC 1350 is an excellent color inkjet printer. Text and images are clear and vibrant.

Unfortunately, the built-in flatbed scanner leaves much to be desired. Colors come out looking "washed out" or inaccurate. The images are blurry, and if you apply the built-in sharpening, the edges become jagged.

Nevertheless, the scanner is good enough for making quick black & white copies like you would with a Xerox machine. Just don't expect it to be good enough for photographs. Get a real scanner for that.

Great printer, but beware the ink prices!
I was thrilled to find a multifunctional printer for such a good price. It prints gorgeous photos even without the special photo ink, the scanner is the best I've used so far, the copier function is super easy to use, and the card reader was a nice surprise (I thought it was only for printing directly from a memory card - turns out you can use it to open files from the card on your computer). I haven't used the proof-sheet function yet so I can't comment on that.I only have two gripes with it: 1. the top of the scanner doesn't come off - this would make it a lot easier to scan/copy book pages or other things that aren't completely flat or are larger than the scanner itself; 2. The ink costs a small fortune! Even at a military exchange store, where prices are usually pretty low, it's $25 for black, $35 for color. I guess that's how they make up for the low price of the printer itself!Overall, though, it's such a great item that I had to give it 4 stars.

Best bang for the buck
This printer is a really good value. I am just heading off to college and I think that this printer can do everything a college student needs to do. It can do everything from print out my essays, to creating high nice looking photographs (the printer includes 15 sheets of photo paper). The all-in-one also make copies fast and with good clarity. This printer is with out a doubt the best bang for the buck.

Great printer!
I have no problems with this printer. The photo printing is excellent (more than what I expected). It is a great size for a multi-function printer (I thought it was going to be huge like a lot of the other multi-function printers but its not!). If you are looking for an inexpensive printer yet still has quality, then this is the one!

HP blew it on this one
After our HP multi-function printer was damaged in a lightning storm we purchased this cheaper version. What a mistake! After finally getting the software to load, when the paper isn't jammed, it shakes and sputters until it finally spits out a damp feeling print. I guess you get what you pay for. We never had any trouble with the old model. ... Read more

Features

• Up to 4,800-optimized dpi color resolution, 1,200 dpi black
• Up to 14 ppm black, 10 ppm color print speed
• Versatile paper handling, 4-by-6-inch borderless prints
• Lightweight, compact design; fold-up tray, ideal for notebooks
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (1)

Great for home use, but consider ink costs as well
This is an excellent printer for those who don't print a lot. It will print documents at a very reasonable speed, and wonderful photos on 4x6 tabbed paper. The hardware has proven to be pretty reliable, as this new printer is based on HP's older Deskjet 3500 series.

The software has been improved greatly over last year's products. There is now a much lower chance of problems with installation. The extra software that's included isn't too large, so this printer is good for PC's close to the minimum requirements.

If you print more than 100 pages a month, or if you have a business, I'd recommend the Deskjet 6540 instead, as the ink costs half as much. Due to the higher ink cost, the 3745 is a good choice only if you don't print a lot. Otherwise, it is an excellent printer for home use. ... Read more

Product Description

Easily share multi-function productivity using built-in networking.

The HP Officejet 7210 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copier has the advantages you need to put more speed, versatility and color into your business communications. Make a professional impression with color printing up to 4800-optimized dpi and laser-quality black text, or add 6-ink color for photos with finer detail. Print and copy with breakthrough performance up to 30 ppm black and 20 ppm color, and boost your productivity with built-in networking for print, fax, copy, scan and memory card sharing with multiple PCs. Enhanced paper-handling with a 50-page auto document feeder and optional automatic duplexer. Enjoy precision copying, powerful black and color faxing, outstanding 2400 x 4800-dpi optical resolution scans, plus printing photos without a PC using memory card slots, an HP Photo Proof Sheet or front USB with PictBridge-enabled cameras. Then organize, enhance and fix digital photos with HP Image Zone Software, andand print long-lasting photos that resist fading for generations.

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Features

• Built-in 802.3 Ethernet, USB, and PictBridge interfaces; PC and Mac compatible
• Produces color prints, copies, scans, and faxes
• Up to 30 ppm print speed, up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi resolution
• Up to 30 cpm black, 20 cpm color; reduces and enlarges 25 to 400%
• 2,400 x 4,800 dpi scan resolution, 48-bit color

Reviews (1)

great product (once installed)
This printer is realy great, had problems with windows install for complete install,HP techies walked me thru proceedures and in the end everything workes great ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP DeskJet 6540 color inkjet printer offers versatile performance and connectivity and a sleek-looking low-profile design. Get fast 30 ppm black printing or up to 20 ppm in color or sharp resolutions that are fine enough even for detailed photos.

The 6540 produces crisp 1,200 dpi resolution in black, up to 4,800 optimized dpi in color. The standard four-color printing yields high-quality prints, or for your finest creations you can choose six-color printing (requires HP 99 photo print cartridge, sold separately). The 6540 also offers the choice of printing photos with or without borders on a variety of media types and sizes, and includes HP photo printing software for easy task management and image editing. An optional duplexing accessory is available for two-sided documents.

The HP 6540 offers versatile connectivity. It features two USB ports, one in the back and one in the front. An optional external print server and optional 802.11b wireless accessory are supported for further expansion. The unit is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HP Deskjet 6540 printer, HP 96 black ink cartridge (C8767W), HP 97 tri-color ink cartridge (C9363W), HP Photo Printing software (Windows only), Printer software (Windows and Macintosh), User's guide on CD-ROM, setup poster, reference guide, power supply, power cord; printer cable not included; HP 99 photo inkjet cartridge not included ... Read more

Features

• Up to 30 ppm black, 20 ppm in color
• Up to 1,200 dpi black resolution, 4,800 optimized dpi color
• HP PhotoREt III technology, PhotoREt IV with optional photo cartridge
• Optional printer server and wireless port, optional duplexing
• 2 USB ports including 1 in front; PC and Mac compatible

Features

• Color prints, photo prints, copies, scans, and faxes
• Up to 30 ppm print speed, up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi resolution
• Up to 30 cpm, reduces and enlarges 25 to 400%
• 2,400 x 4,800 dpi scan resolution, 48-bit color
• USB, PictBridge, and 802.3 Ethernet connectivity; PC and Mac compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

The ScanJet 4600 from HP is a see-through flatbed scanner that allows you to view documents and materials as they are being scanned. The see-through window lets you make precise scans, showing you the exact scanning area, while the included HP photo and imaging software helps you to get the most out of your scans. With larger items, simply scan multiple sections of the original and reassemble with the included software.

With 2,400 dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color, scans are accurate, crisp, and true-to-life, while the maximum document size of 8.5 by 11.7 inches lets you easily scan up to letter size documents and accepts a wide variety of media types including paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, labels, cards, banner paper, and more. The 4600 easily scans to multiple file formats, including BMP, TIFF, GIF, PDF, HTML, JPEG, FPX, TIFF compressed, PCX, RTF, TXT, and PNG, while the OCR (optical character recognition) software lets you scan documents to text.

Preview scan times are as little as 6 seconds, with 4-by-6-inch color photos taking as little as 27 seconds. Four front panel buttons (power save, scan, copy, launch HP Instant Share) provide convenient automation of commonly used functions, and HP's memories disc creator helps you easily create slide shows from your scans. The 4600 connects via a USB port (USB 2.0 compatible) and is compatible with both PC and Mac platforms.

What's in the Box
ScanJet 4600 see-thru flatbed scanner, combined USB and power cable assembly, horizontal holder, power adapter and A/C power cord (where applicable), quick-start setup poster, user's manual, CD-ROMs with software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh: HP Photo & Imaging software with HP memories disc creator software and HP instant share, HP copying software, suite of electronic help tools, Adobe Acrobat Reader, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro 8.0 (for Microsoft Windows only), I.R.I.S. Readiris ... Read more

Features

• 2,400 dpi optical resolution
• 48-bit color depth, 256-level grayscale
• See through scanner cover
• Front panel buttons for power save, scan, copy, and HP Instant Share
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (4)

Fooled Twice, Shame on Me!
I went through two scanners and about 10 hours before I realized it wasn't me, my computer or the "energy" of my office that was a problem. This scanner has a serious defect in its ability to scan anything that isn't very white or COMPLETELY flat against the glass. Vertical banding of dark and light stripes appeared in every scan I undertook with both 4600's.

I was given the runnaround by the HP tech(?) and am going to have to wait until HP or some other company revamps the technical issues of what is otherwise an elegant and smart design.

As a point of comparison I did identical scans with my Epson Stylus CX5400 all in one and when I could get a scan that wasn't plagued with the vertical banding I found the Epsons color and clarity superior at identical resolutions. (sarcasm here) Mind you, the Epson is a slightly more expensive ($50) printer copier scanner while the HP is only a scanner. This HP does not do what it is advertised to do.

Unknown device for my computer
This scanner does'nt work on an ASUS P4P800 motherboard. It is not recognized by Windows XP SP1. On other systems it works.
It is smart but only for the look, not for working.
It seems to be the same problem with HP 4700. I'm disapointed. don't stay in confidence with the nice look and the HP brand. This is not a good HP product, read the reviews on commerce sites.

Great design, BUT... also, questionable marketing
Granted, this is a great scanner and an inventive design. For me, however, the design screams to be used in a mobile fashion. After all, the unit is touted as a great scanner for large or unwieldy items (as opposed to a strictly desktop scanner, for instance). In my case, I was looking to use it for copying from books for use in research. If you have tried copying from a book on a flatbed scanner, even one with an expandable lid, you'll know the difficulty involved. With the 4600, one can effectively crop the book in realtime, eliminating the guesswork. BUT, imagine my surprise to learn that the scanner comes with a wall wart AC transformer! The addition of a power adapter significantly undercuts the 4600's utility as a mobile scanner (e.g.--books in a library). As an owner of a usb-powered Canon flatbed scanner, it didn't even occur to me that the 4600 would be different. Note that the marketing materials leave the impression that the 4600 is usb-powered. It touts a "combination usb/AC cable", a phrase that is certainly open to interpretation. In this case, it isn't even true: at some point, the "combination cable" _must_ split into a piece leading to the pc and a piece leading to the AC adapter. What is the advantage in this??? Also, the marketing materials cryptically list among the contents this line: AC adapter (where applicable). What does this even mean? A big thumbs down to HP for crippling a potentially great scanner, and attempting to hide its true identity. It's great as a desktop scanner, but there are loads of competitors that are cheaper in that class.

EXCELLENT when scanning 3D documents
As an avid scrapbooker and scrapbook business owner, scanning images that are "lumpy and bumpy" is next to impossible and believe me, I've tried every possible scanner out there. One of HP's ScanJet's did the trick for a while but it took up a majority of my desk. NOW I have a scanner that allows me to scan all my "lumpy and bumpy" objects with ease. Having a tough time finding something to scan something larger than 8x10? That's alright! This scanner comes with stitching software that gives PERFECT, SEAMLESS stitching. Awesome, awesome scanner. The best part is that I can stand it upright and store it beside my monitor so that I have more room for .... well .... more junk on my desk! :) ... Read more