Determine what you need to calculate, and try to find simplest calculator that can handle the job. "Menu" driven is not always easier in a limited calculator space!

Countless business functions

Difficult to use

NewEgg of course rocks! FedEx is worth the extra money as UPS is absolutely horrid! For those wondering, I bought this calc for my Managerial Finance intro class (BBA core class). I first bought a TI thirty-dollar one from Wal-Mart..

One word--yes! This is a GREAT calculator; I knew, as many others knew, that this calculator would do much more than they'd ever need it to; So! Hehe; The ease of using this calculator far exceeded my expectations; An absolutely great financial calculator for anyone interested in getting one.

It wasn't free None

I need to use a financial calculator periodically, but not on a daily basis. That means I can use a calculator that is easy to use. Over the years I have had 3 HP-12C's (and they all still work great, and the original is still the best built calculator I have ever had).

2 Line display makes it easy to use; solid feel to keyboard and easy for 1 hand data entry; easily programmable; can use rpn or algebraic data entry

Very lightweight

Great improvement over of the classic HP12C. More powerful and faster. All basic functions are easy to find and to handle. Other functions are under menu driven tools. It could be a little smaller to fit the pocket though.

The HP17BII+ is simply the best financial/business calculator you can buy! The RPN math function makes calculating a long series of numbers much faster. It can also be used in traditional algebratic functions for those who have not yet taken the few minutes to learn RPN.

Excellent overall!

Adequate Capabilities; Attractive Design; Awesome; Clear Display; Compact Size; Easy To Use; Long Battery Life; Quality Construction

Best Calculator for students in financial management. It helped me save time during my exams. The tutorial book gives enough information to start and there are a lot of tutorials on the web.

I am a long-time user of HP financial and scientific calculators, including 12b, 17bII, and 11. HP 17bII calculators deserve a 5 star rating IF -- big IF -- they are manufactured anywhere, except China.

Bought this for my father as a birthday gift. He is very happy with it and it works great. Takealot also delivered 3 days before the actual delivery date.

I have owned a 17B ( the precursor to the 17b11 )Business Calculator for Many Many Years.