HP Brio BA

HP Brio BA
alaScore 82

60 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the camera and screen are on the whole positive. The connectivity and value for money are also mentioned favorably.

usability, value for money, connectivity, screen, camera

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HP Brio BA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

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HP Brio BA C433

 

The absence of a basic setup manual relegates the network-ready, speedy C433 to offices with IS support (and a few power strips).

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It's an okay phone.

 

clear calls, blurry photos, buttons close together, recordings too low, volume scroll on the side.

The good things about this phone was that it had good signal and made clear calls

The photos were okay but, blurry. And, the buttons were closed in together, luckily I have small thumbs. If you recorded a song, you wern't able to hear it because, you couldn't turn up the volume on the recordings. The last thing I really didn't like is

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Amazon review summary for the HP Brio BA

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the HP Brio BA from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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AVOID CRICKET

 

AVOID THE UNLIMITED CARDS - They say $10 Unlimited - what you get is 200 minutes and someone on the phone at Cricket Customer support rep telling you there is no such card. FRUSTRATING! - GO BOOST MOBILE or VIRGIN.

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Simple Yet Better Than Expected

 

I've had my phone for at least a year and I have been able to take and send pictures, text, play games and have access to the internet through Crickets mobile web. When I'm not at my computer, I can send and receive emails on my phone and even go on...

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Big failure

 

Well the phone may work fine, but the bluetooth is a big failure. It CAN'T transfer files like pictures, soundfile, ringtones... So if your friend want to send you a picture... you must say "this stupid phone don't support that..."

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Sony Ericsson Elm

 

The Sony Ericsson Elm joins the Sony Ericsson Naite, C901 and Hazel as an eco-friendly GreenHeart handset. It's a stylish mobile phone clad in a solid bar-shaped casing that comes in either Metal Black or Pearly Rose colours. The Elm is lightweight at...

It's a stylish mobile phone clad in a solid bar-shaped casing that comes in either Metal Black or Pearly Rose colours. The Elm is lightweight at just 90g and is easy to grip with its compact measurements of 110 x 45 x 14mm. As a Greenheart mobile...

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BRONZE AWARD

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Sony Ericsson Elm

 

The phone with a (green) heart

While it has some shortcomings, the Elm proves that looking after the planet doesn't mean having to scrimp on features

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Amazon review summary for the HP Brio BA

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 16 user reviews of the HP Brio BA from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Mobile Phones on Amazon.co.uk.

usability, value for money, screen, connectivity, camera

25% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Sony Ericsson Elm Mobile Phone

 

I needed a new phone, but do not like the current range of androids phones. My previous mobile had also been a Sony Ericsson, but it got stolen. It had to have Bluetooth and wifi, good bluetooth was essential to link to my car as a hands free system...

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Product Specifications

If you are looking for the latest business PC technology with as many features as your budget permits, the HP Brio PC is the right choice. With these PCs, you are guaranteed the absolute lowest prices on leading-edge technology. 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 an HP Brio PC configuration to meet your needs. HP Brio PCs are HP's best-priced business PCs, so you always know you are getting the best deal on the configuration you want. HP Brio PCs are expertly engineered to integrate the latest Intel processors and the industry's top components for optimum performance, helping you stay ahead of the competition. This model is equipped with a lightning fast Intel Celeron processor. Brio comes with enough memory and hard disk space to run most applications and keeps all your critical data in check. Multimedia features are also numerous beginning with the HP Multimedia keyboard for instant access to the Internet and daily applications. It also includes a fast CD-ROM drive. With the latest technologies you are assured a long-lasting investment-with great performance today and the power to fuel future business applications tomorrow. And all new HP Brio PCs are Windows 2000 ready.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Micro tower/Mini tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Micro tower/Mini tower

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Micro tower/Mini tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Micro tower/Mini tower

Cache Memory

Installed Size:128KB
Max Supported Size:128KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:13.7in/13.8in
Height:14.1in/14.2in
Weight:22lbs
Width:7.7in/7.9in

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:France/United States
Localization:English/French
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:BA
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP Brio

Mainboard

Chipset Type:SiS620/5595
Data Bus Speed:66MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:White

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type: None

Optical Storage

Read Speed:32x
Rewrite Speed:N/A
Type:CD-ROM
Write Speed:N/A

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows 98/Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

Processor

Clock Speed:433MHz
Installed Qty:1
Manufacturer:Intel
Max Supported Qty:1
Type:Celeron
Upgradability:Upgradable

RAM

Installed Size:64MB
Max Supported Size:512MB
Technology:SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

Storage Controller

RAID Level: None

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Floppy Drive

Type:3.5" 1.44 MB floppy / 3.5 1.44 MB floppy

Storage Hard Drive

Interface Type:ATA-33

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:8.4GB
Recommended Use:Small business
Type:Personal computer

Video Memory

Installed Size:4MB/8MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:SiS 6326AGP
Interface Type:AGP
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