Recommended models for financial type: HP 12CP/HP 12CP platinum, HP 10bll
 
RECOMMENDED MODEL FOR GRAPHICS: HP PRIME
 
Recommended model for functional type: HP 35s
 
HP is the world's largest information technology company, and users know more about its computer products, but in the computer industry, HP's existence cannot be ignored, not only because it launched the world's first desktop scientific calculator is the predecessor of today's high-performance workstation product line, but more importantly, its first handheld scientific calculator has driven the popularization of computers in the mass market, which is of epoch-making significance.
 
HP is currently mainly engaged in computers, and the number of computer products is not large, but the writing of chip algorithm programs and the logical arrangement of circuit boards are still guaranteed by professional strength. Both the functional HP 35s and the graphical HP Prime are the only products sold by online merchants.
 
THE GRAPHICAL HP PRIME COMPUTING FEATURES ARE AS GOOD AS TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, AND CAN ALSO SUPPORT 8 LANGUAGE SWITCHING AND HAVE A TOUCH SCREEN. There are two generations of versions, the V1 price is 850 yuan, and the V2 version is priced at 1680 yuan. It is more cost-effective in graphing calculators.
 
The price of HP 35s calculator more than 400 yuan is much higher than that of other brands of function calculators, but there is not much difference in function, and the programming function is slightly chicken under the limitation of 2-line display, and other brands have better alternatives.
 
HP Financial Calculator has a long reputation in the financial industry and has been widely used abroad, becoming an essential tool for financial professionals in Europe and the United States. Compared with Texas Instruments, the pricing is on the high side and the cost performance is slightly lower. When purchasing, it should be noted that the HP 12CP series input system logic uses PRN reverse Polish notation, which may take time for users who are used to traditional input methods to relearn and adapt.