Hp 17bII+
| Industry | Electronics, Computer hardware |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 1, 1939 |
| Products | HP-17B calculator, HP-19B, HP-27S, HP-28S |
HP-17B is a financial and business calculator developed by Hewlett-Packard that utilizes algebraic entry. It was introduced on January 4, 1988, simultaneously with the HP-19B, HP-27S, and HP-28S models. Designed as a streamlined business calculator similar to the 19B, it was offered in two variants: a US edition supporting only English, and an international edition providing six language options (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese).
HP-17B
Known internally as Trader, the HP-17B belonged to HP's Pioneer lineup. The calculator came equipped with a 131×16 pixel LCD dot matrix screen capable of displaying 22×2 characters, featured a menu-based interface, and operated on a Saturn processor. It contained 8 KB of memory, with 6.75 KB allocated for storing variables and equations. Additional functionalities included a clock with an alarm for basic scheduling tasks and an infrared communication port compatible with specific HP infrared printers.
HP 17BII
The original HP 17B was succeeded in January 1990 by the HP 17BII (F1638A), codenamed Trader II. This updated model introduced Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) input capability to provide users with greater flexibility in data entry.
HP 17bII+
In 2003, the HP 17bII+ replaced the 17BII. The version released in 2007 (F2234A) is powered by a Sunplus SPLB31A processor and is produced by Kinpo Electronics, demonstrating continued advancement to address the changing requirements of business calculators.
External links
- HP page of Christoph Gießelink – scripts available for the HP-17B and related devices
- HP 17bII+ Virtual Calculator – official emulator download from Hewlett Packard