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The personal computing revolution began with calculators, and Hewlett-Packard led the way. Year after year, the company released devices that revolutionized the data processing power available to individuals while incorporating other important features, such as portability and affordability, that bolstered the technology’s adoption. See how the company transformed the technology over time to empower individuals to take computing into their own hands.

Ready for Launch: The HP 41C in Space
Several magnetic card inserts containing programs customers could use with HP's programmable calculators.
A Loaded Deck of Cards
The HP 35 handheld scientific calculator.
Adding Innovation: The HP 35
Photo of the HP 97 personal calculator.
The HP 97: The Perks of a Built-In Printer
Photo of the HP 28C, Hewlett-Packard's first graphing calculator (opened).
The HP 28C: HP’s First Graphing Calculator
A photo of the HP 65 programmable pocket calculator with quick reference guide, a pack of inserts and carrying case.
A Superstar Product: The HP 65 Calculator
Front of carrying case of blank magnetic calculator program cards.
Filling in Blanks: HP Magnetic Program Cards
Photo of seven handheld calculators Hewlett-Packard offered within four years of introducing the HP 35.
1972–1976: A Series of Calculators
A marine biologist poses in his office with the HP 15C calculator.
Taking the Plunge: HP and Marine Biology
HP 41C calculator being used by a person in a spacesuit.
The HP 41C: The “Handheld Computer”
Plaque given to Barney Oliver with mounted components of the first HP 35 logic chip and keyboard infrastructure.
Thanking Barney Oliver with an HP 35 Plaque
30th Anniversary Edition of the HP 12C Financial Calculator in its packaging.
The HP 12C: A Best Seller
HP 45 calculator with carrying pouch and owner's handbook in front of a plastic storage case.
The HP 45: A “Shift” in Technology
The HP model 82143A printer designed to work with the HP 41C calculator.
The HP 82143A Printer Revolution
Photo of the HP 80 calculator designed for business people with 40 time-and-money formulas preset.
The HP 80: Now We’re in Business
HP 25C calculator with continuous memory.
HP 25C: A Calculator Worth C-ing
Designer Roy Ozaki crafting a visual prototype of the  HP 9100A desktop calculator out of clay.
The 9100A: The Shape of Things to Come
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