Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial Calculator, Black Medium

Growing up I used the most basic math calculator. Moving to the US I began my journey as a junior majoring in business at ASU, I wasted my time and energy when I calculated the financial problems by using the normal calculator. Besides that, I have always depended on using Excel's calculation functions, which has been highly inconvenient since I must constantly bring my laptop with me wherever I go. At that time, I realized that having a good financial calculator is essential for my studies. That is why I chose to purchase the Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial Calculator back in October after considering carefully.After ordering the BA II Plus, it took around two weeks to arrive in the mail. When it came, it was packaged neatly in a small, rectangular box. Inside the box, the calculator itself was wrapped in protective plastic. Underneath the wrapped calculator was the user manual for the device. The packaging was simple but effective, allowing me to easily unwrap the calculator and manual and start using it right away without any problems.Using the calculator is straightforward. The provided manual offers clear instructions, making setting up a quick and hassle-free process. The buttons are responsive, and the adjustable contrast on the display ensures readability in different lighting conditions. No assembly was required; it was ready for use right outside of the box.The BA II Plus financial calculator has proven to be an indispensable and extremely helpful tool for completing financial calculations. Its performance is exceptional, handling time-value-of-money calculations and various financial functions with ease. The keyboard layout is intuitive, and the buttons provide a satisfying tactile response. The medium-sized, black design exudes a professional aesthetic, fitting seamlessly into both academic and professional settings.The PROS:- Designed specifically for business or finance majors, specialized finance functions like NPV, IRR, interest conversions, amortization, etc.- Trusted Texas Instruments brand - they are known for high quality and dependable calculators.- Nice LCD with sharp contrast, easy to see the numbers and results.- Tactile keyboard buttons, pressing the keys feels responsive and satisfying.- Reliable performance over months of use, calculations always accurate and battery life exceptionally long.- Affordable price, under $40 makes it accessible for college students on a budget.- Portability: compact design makes it easy to carry.- Easy to use, well-labeled buttons and a clear manual.The CONS:- Limited graphing capabilities: The BA II Plus is primarily a financial calculator and does not have advanced graphing capabilities.- Screen contrast adjustments: While the display has adjustable contrast, I might prefer a more advanced display customization option, such as backlighting, to enhance visibility in various lighting conditions.- Fewer math functions than scientific calculators such as no trigonometry, logarithms, etc.- The manual could explain advanced functions more, I had to look up YouTube tutorials on new concepts.Overall, considering my usage context in the business field, these drawbacks do not pose a significant hindrance to my needs and productivity, and the BA II Plus calculator remains a suitable choice. I would highly recommend it to any college students taking finance, accounting, or business courses.

It works great and feels good.

The calculator works perfectly fine and is a great value for anyone who may need this for a finance class. The size is great as it's not very big and can easily slide in anywhere in a backpack.

This calculator has gotten me through accounting classes! It has specific financial accounting features other calculators don’t have, BUT it comes with its own issues. I think it’s missing a few features my scientific calculator has so I end up using both a lot, and some of the buttons are clunky. I have gotten exam questions wrong because the calculator didn’t register that I pressed a button. You have to press the buttons slowly to be sure it registers everything you’re telling it to do, which is hard during a timed exam. Most calculators allow you to type fast, but this one does not. Overall, it’s a good calculator and one I’ve needed, but it comes with a few drawbacks.

GREAT INVESTMENT for any financial class!!

Very good, normal size. Fit on class needs

Great calculator, use it for class and it works well

This was the recommended financial calculator for a graduate level finance course I am taking for my MBA. It makes my life easier and I credit it for helping me get As on my tests. It matches the textbook's examples of how to solve problems on a calculator.Before you start a new problem, clear your work. Clear your time value of money. Clear your cash flows. Clear them again to be sure. It stores a lot of stuff in memory. The one thing I haven't figured out how to get it to clear is C/Y in the ICONV function, but maybe the manual explains that. I haven't actually read it (shh!). Be sure to put your outflow values into the calculator as a negative number, or some computations will give you an error.It won't help you keep the terms straight or untangle the tricky questions, but it will help you do the math in a fraction of the time it would take to do them on a standard calculator. The price is reasonable, too, which I appreciate.The one downside is that sometimes it doesn't register when I press a button. That's user error, and it's probably good that it isn't super sensitive. It just means I have to start over more than I would prefer. But even that is okay, because putting the cash flow in twice is still a lot faster than compounding or discounting everything manually.