HP 12C survival
The HP-12C financial calculator has been in continuous production since 1981. The original 12C was made to a very high quality - the one in this photo was manufactured in 1988 in the USA and is showing obvious signs of wear but still functions perfectly.
My collection mostly consists of 'pristine' condition HP's and other calculators/ pocket computers. Occasionally I come across an HP that has survived a war and still functions perfectly. I find it fascinating that the signs of wear almost tell a story of a hard working life.
I doubt that many electronics consumer products could survive the hard working life that this 12C has endured!
HP 12C survival
The HP-12C financial calculator has been in continuous production since 1981. The original 12C was made to a very high quality - the one in this photo was manufactured in 1988 in the USA and is showing obvious signs of wear but still functions perfectly.
My collection mostly consists of 'pristine' condition HP's and other calculators/ pocket computers. Occasionally I come across an HP that has survived a war and still functions perfectly. I find it fascinating that the signs of wear almost tell a story of a hard working life.
I doubt that many electronics consumer products could survive the hard working life that this 12C has endured!