HP 12C: 1988 USA vs 1991 Brazil

[RandyL]

Would you consider these models to be of the same quality (build, tactile quality of keys, etc)? I understand that the models from the US and Brazil prior to 1995 are all pretty good. If so, would it make sense to buy the newer model to reduce the odds of having issues due to electronic corrosion etc? Thanks for any insight.

[marais]

I have both an USa and a Brazil model and find them equivalent. Don't recall the manufacturing years though.

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