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Computer Pals for Seniors - The Hills recommends DCA Computers for all your computer needs. DCA Computers is located only a short distance from the Club at:

4/8 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill, NSW 2154     (02) 9634 2555
www.dcacomputers.com.au

As of 27 October, 2009 DCA Computers is offering the following discounts to financial members of Computer Pals for Seniors - The Hills:

  • Computer and Notebook Repair Services - 15% off labour

  • Pre-assembled Computer Packages, Towers, and Notebooks (including operating system) - 5% off quoted or advertised price

  • Computer Components – best discount available based on current market price

Members must be able to display a current membership badge.
There is no limit on purchases.

For more background information about DCA Computers and the services they offer please click here to go to a separate page.

Headphones & Headsets Headphones are becoming a common accessory for computer users. If you are looking to buy some, don't just get headphones without an in built microphone. This combination is often called a headset. You will need the microphone if you start using VoIP services like Skype.

You can pay anywhere between $15 and $80+ for a computer headphones or headsets but it really not necessary to spend a lot. Below are three typical headsets that you can pick up for under $20. As the price would indicate, the Verbatim 41802 is probably the best.

Verbatim 41646 $14.95

Harris Technology, 45  Epping Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113
Harris Technology, 46 George Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
http://www.ht.com.au/

Verbatim 41802 $18.99

Harris Technology, 45  Epping Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113
Harris Technology, 46 George Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
http://www.ht.com.au/

Jaycar Catalogue AA2028 $14.95

Jaycar Electronics, 130 George Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
http://www.jaycar.com.au/
Computer Speakers

 If you would like to listen to music from your PC but don't have very good loud speakers (or none at all) you could have a look at the Logitech X230. These speakers give reasonable sound quality for serious listening and yet can be picked up for about $70. As pictured, they have "left" and "right" channel desktop units that go either side of your monitor and a combined amplifier and base unit that goes under your desk. They have standard computer connections and are 240V mains powered. Available from many retail outlets as well as Harris Technology and DCA Computers
(http://www.dcacomputers.com.au)
(http://www.ht.com.au/)
   

Last Updated 05 May 2011

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