Advantages: Fully installed and ready to go Disadvantages: It installs extra software that is not needed
This is another package from Hewlett Packard which at the time when bought out was reasonable priced. Nowadays you can pickup a package like this between £100 and £250 depending on any upgrades. Usually the processor is around 600mhz and can be upgraded to around 1000mhz. The only problem with this machine is of the L2 cache installed on the main board. The more L2 cache the quicker and easier the processor can handle information. The maximum memory my machine could take was 512mb but not sure on the higher spec machines. My machine came with a scrolling mouse which many machines didn't have. All machines that i knew of came with Windows 98 but this can be wiped and Windows 2000 or even XP can easily be installed with 128mb memory. My PC came installed with Windows 98 and a few other programs installed, these other programs were not ...
richardcatling777 11.08.2004
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/giving some of it away as surplus to requirements - and it is all built into the cost so you are wasting money.
For just over £700 I bought a BRIOBA410 from Jungle (plus £10 for next day delivery). This is with:
* Pentium III 800 MHz,
* 128 Mb RAM,
* 10Gb hard drive,
* 56K PCI modem,
* 10/100 PCI LAN card,
* onboard sound,
* onboard VGA
* 48 x CD drive
* Windows 98,
* Word 2000 + CD
* Norton Antivirus
* Keyboard
* Scroll mouse
* HP recovery CD, Drivers CD
* 3 year warranty – First year next business day onsite
There are plenty of variants that can be selected e.g. with or without Word, Celeron or PIII processors, with or without modem or LAN card etc etc.
I think the price is a bargain. For this kind of specification, I simply could not find a better priced PC. The nearest rival would be either some ...
Twigsby 18.05.2001
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Advantages: Tactile, striking, appealing, useful, develop children's skills Disadvantages: A little pricey maybe
The other reviews in this section have dealt with Brio's most famous range...their trainsets. Brio also produce a whole range of other toys which are also available on their website and this review is for one of the products I particularly like.
BRIO 30156 Wooden Toys: 50 Coloured Blocks
Wooden blocks have to be the most enduring toy for young children. I have fond memories of my basic wooden building blocks which I used up until the age of 8 or 9, creating bridges, castles, houses, dragon?s lairs and all the other props necessary to the action I was imagining. So when my daughter was born, we bought her a set. So did my mum. So did my husband?s parents. So did my best friend. Then I found a set very cheap in a charity shop?and another at a car boot fair. After a while and after lots of sore feet (those things have sharp corners ...
historywitch 18.05.2007
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Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / preinstalled
Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, Drivers & Utilities, McAfee VirusScan
Manufacturer's product description
If you are looking for proven technology with a broad range of features to meet all budget and computing needs, the HP Brio PC is the right choice. With these PCs, you are guaranteed great prices on great products that scale with your business. Whether you require an entry-level PC to handle reports and spreadsheets or a performance system for power-hungry graphics and video applications, there is a HP Brio PC configuration to meet your needs. And HP has ensured that its Brio PCs are easy-to-buy, easy-to-set-up and easy-to-use so you can concentrate on running your business. HP Brio BA400 PC is aggressively priced, so you always know you are getting an excellent deal on the configuration you want. Plus, flexible configurations enable you to buy only the features you need, such as a high-speed modem or leading network card. The HP Brio Internet Center gives businesses a jump-start for using and selling via the Internet. For quick on-line advice users have access to the HP Brio Center and built-in self-support features. HP Brio PCs pack rich features into compact styling to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. HP Brio PCs are expertly engineered to integrate the latest processors and the industry's top components for optimum performance. With such proven technologies you are assured a long-lasting investment with great performance today and the power to fuel future business applications tomorrow.
