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HP Brio BA200

Low price and solid support distinguish this system, but the support will cost you.

  

WHAT'S HOT: At $898, the Brio BA200 will leave a lot of change in your pocket. The system manual contains lots of troubleshooting information and many helpful illustrations, and the HP Brio Assist CD-ROM provides even more advice. If those don't suffice, try HP's tech support line--in our anonymous calls, we've found the reps helpful and easy to reach.

WHAT'S NOT: The good tech support will cost you: HP doesn't offer toll-free lines; and after a year, you'll have to pull out a credit card to get them to talk to you.

WHAT ELSE: This Celeron-500 system managed a PC WorldBench 2000 score of 99--average for Celeron-500 units we've tested. Colors on the 17-inch HP 71 monitor appeared deep and rich, with sharp text at most resolutions, though it blurred somewhat at the maximum resolution of 1280 by 1024. If you want to go higher, you'll have to install a PCI graphics card, because you can't upgrade the Brio's integrated Intel 810 AGP graphics.

BEST USE: Any small or medium-size business with modest computing needs and budgets should consider this Brio.


SUMMARY
HP Brio BA200


PC WorldBench score of 99, Celeron-500 CPU, 64MB of SDRAM, 128KB L2 cache, 4.3GB hard drive, 17-inch monitor, Windows 98 SE, integrated Intel 810 graphics with UMA, 17X-40X CD-ROM drive, V.90 modem, integrated Crystal audio, integrated speakers, 1-year warranty on parts, 1-year labor warranty, 24/7 toll-call support.

$898
800/752-0900
www.hp.com/desktops/brio

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