Texas Instruments BA II Plus Professional Financial Calculator
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Customer Review: TI BA II Plus Professional Calculator
Summary: 4 Stars
Ive used TI 84 plus and Casio fx-82MS, compaired to these models, the TI BA II Plus does not feel responsive, and I have to keep a close eye on the numbers I enter, to check that they are indeed entered. That is my biggest complaint.
For this reason, I still revert to the TI 84 for non-financial calcualtions, as it closer resembles touch typing.
I leaned the operation of the TI BA II in 1 solid day, however, I am probably more familiar with the calculator than most. After the initial learning curve, I have enjoyed the layout and operation of the BA II.
It comes with a leather case (too tight and likely to be discarded since it is not functional, nor thick and rigid enough to protect).
Customer Review: Excellent value, simple to use
Summary: 4 Stars
The layout is like most traditional calculators, so if you've worked with other non-CFA certified calculators and/or are not accustomed to having to type additional keys ("Enter" on the HP equivalent) to perform a simple function, then I recommend this calculator. The buttons are sized correctly, the labelling is clear and the calculator itself is not heavy or overly bulky. The instructions are also clear. The only negative that prevents me from rating this five stars is that I have to depress the buttons a little harder than I am accustomed to. So if I'm typing a calculation fast, I need to make sure I press all the numbers enough so that they all appear on the screen. But overall excellent value at Amazon pricing.Customer Review: Excellent product.
Summary: 4 Stars
CFA recomends this and another one which has a few features less. So, There was no point buying other models from a CFA point of view.
Couple of my friends did say that some of the features can be achived using the lower version itself, but needed a few extra key strokes.
But since the difference between the two was less, and I decided to be safe than sorry. If I did not use a feature then I dont lose anything , but If I need the feature and did not have it then I would be in trouble.
Also some books did use this calc for explaining how to use it, since I had the books, I bought the calc to go with them.
I have been using it for a month now and I am comfortable with it.
Customer Review: Not up to current standards
Summary: 3 Stars
I have two previous BA calculators from TI and this one is impressive in appearance and touch. Regrettably, the first function I tried failed.
The calc. has a default date value of 12-31-1990 although you can enter your own dates for number-of-days computations. The problem is that the calculator accepts the year value as two digits as in 08 and not 2008. The consequence is that I can't calculate the number of days prior to 2000 (00). How about long term bonds? The user guide and calculator delivers ERROR 6 when I attempt a four digit year. Perhaps someone knows a work around but the manual and calculator are no help discovering it. Why doesn't TI allow date inputs like Hewlett Packard: 01.011950?
Customer Review: Happy with Purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
Having used a TI BA ii plus for approximately 20 years, I was surprised when the old one developed a problem with the display and couldn't be fixed. After reviewing my options I decided to get the TI BA ii plus professional, I like new one and have become used to it. I did not deduct anything from the rating for the following, the key touch is firmer than the old model (I have grown accustomed to it)and this model has a soft case which is ok but a hard case is a better choice. I am really pleased that I can replace the battery with ease on the new one -- No need to be McGyver!
In summary, this is my 3rd TI BA ii financial calculator and would purchase this model again if I need to.