Shopping Advice |
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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. |
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Verbatim
41646 $14.95 Harris Technology, 45
Epping Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113 |
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Verbatim 41802
$18.99 Harris Technology, 45 Epping
Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113 |
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Jaycar
Catalogue AA2028 $14.95 Jaycar
Electronics, 130 George Street, Hornsby NSW 2077 |
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Professor Teaches Vista from Individual Software
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The
Club is using Professor Teaches Vista from Individual Software as part of
the Vista Fundamentals Training. The Australian Distributor is Communique (http://comm-unique.com.au/). The software is available from a number of retail outlets including Harvey Norman for the RRP of $49.00. If you do buy this software and want to load the same version that is used at Computer Pals you must load Vista Home Premium (from the green disk). |
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Computer Speakers
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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/) |
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Last Updated 16 August 2008 © Copyright 2006-2007, Computer Pals for Seniors - The Hills Inc. All rights reserved. |
