
What's the best Australian on-line computer store?
Monday, 03 June, 2002
Hi! I recently moved to Australia from America, and am now in search of a good on-line computer store.
In the states I became quite addicted to www.pricewatch.com and I'm wondering if there is a similar Australian site out there.
John Welsby, Canberra, ACT
 Reader solutions
Adrian BishopPosted: 30/07/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.thepcpro.com.au JacobPosted: 08/05/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.pccasegear.com.au rakeshPosted: 02/05/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.gocomp.com.au Chris RobinsonPosted: 26/04/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Easily http://www.australianpcwarehouse.com.au Geoff HuntleyPosted: 15/03/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.computerwholesale.com.au BruiserPosted: 06/03/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? shopbot.com.au, welcome to Australia. DependsPosted: 19/01/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? If you want cheap parts but dont care about customer service got to MSY.
If you want really good service and decent prices shop at PC Case Gear(www.pccasegear.com). The little bit extra you pay is made up in service. MikePosted: 12/01/2010 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? expresspcparts.com.au petePosted: 27/12/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? i buy all my pc needs from
www.pccasegear.com
or
www.techbuy.com.au
pccasegear is real good JolenePosted: 12/11/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Check out City Software, www.citysoftware.com.au, they always have cheap prices, customer service and fast delivery.
Join their Mega Deal of the Day Newsletter as they have massive bargains coming in every day. Picked up a cheap laptop and external hard drive recently. Simon Hunt-WackettPosted: 21/09/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.computerwholesale.com.au is easily the best! OPosted: 17/06/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.umart.com.au
This site is the cheapest by far. Don't take my word for it, check any product against any other site it will be cheaper 99% of the time! BobPosted: 18/05/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? The best online shop in Australia which sells computer products is:
www.maticelectronics.com.au
They have over 100 quality brands they sell like toshiba, acer, logitech, microsoft, D-link etc
They have over 6000 produvts which they sell online and if your product is not listed they can still get it for you.
They have the best couriers that deliver your product in 1-2 business days which comes with insurance and online tracking so it gives you a peace of mind. These include Australia Post and Couriers Please.
They have some of the best customer service skills you will see as they reply to your questions within 1 business day and are always helpful and polite. They offer proffessional advice so you can benefit from it.
But most importantly they offer the best prices. The have weekly specials and you will find some super deals at www.maticelectronics.com.au
Overall, I have found that shopping at www.maticelectronics.com.au to be one of the best stores going around Australia. They sell the biggest brands at the lowest prices.
After all they are your I.T Specialists bobbyPosted: 14/05/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I have visited lot many online store, but i got the best deal from www.umart.com.au NickPosted: 27/04/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? James MatthewsPosted: 17/03/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? JimmyPosted: 17/03/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.ddcomputer.com.au StevenPosted: 07/03/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I have done some thorough research over the past 2 months while hunting for a good computer deal, and contrary to popular belief, i found umart on scorpiontech amongst others the most expensive. I found that gr-tek.com.au and computeronline.com.au had the best priced systems for what you get. alexPosted: 01/03/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.pccasegear.com TimPosted: 02/02/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://staticice.com.au/ Rhys AndrewsPosted: 25/01/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.ddcomputer.com.au
- Compared prices with EVERY link on this page, DD Computer comes out on top in 80% of parts. Brenton AndersenPosted: 13/01/2009 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Definetely MSY www.msy.com.au just download the Parts PDF and see for yourself and they also build computers with the parts you choose for a pretty low price. the only thing they dont have is led fans and led lighting. JohnPosted: 16/12/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? XbassPosted: 25/11/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.pcstoreonline.com.au MarkPosted: 13/10/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.dww.net.au gregPosted: 19/09/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I wouldn't recommend gamedude they're hopeless for warranty and support. I'd try any of the others. I use umart because its close but I'm interested to see if anyone else has a favourite that isn't affiliated with the store they recommend. SarponsPosted: 15/09/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.shopbot.com.au/
http://www.staticice.com.au/
These people are clearly mormons except the guy that suggested MSY! SusanPosted: 29/08/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? pcshopper.com.au
the best prices and the nicest guys JezzaPosted: 06/08/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? The best online computer store is MSY www.msy.com.au Martin AndrewPosted: 01/08/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I buy a lot of gear because I am an IT manager. I have found that http://www.computerwholesale.com.au offer the best service and prices. johnPosted: 25/07/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.dww.net.au
Australia's largest online IT megastores with over 100 famous name-brands and over 22,000 quality products at great prices - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You'll find a great selection of products, all backed by warranties and service you'd expect from dealing with one of Australia's leading online merchants! Simon Hunt-WackettPosted: 18/07/2008 computerwholesale http://www.computerwholesale.com.au baron5Posted: 23/05/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.itsdirect.com.au
www.m-wave.com.au CurtisPosted: 14/05/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.store.urbantek.com
Great cheap packages and components! chris gooleyPosted: 18/04/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.gooley.com.au marcus dedgePosted: 18/04/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.ezy-electronics.com.au fallon whitePosted: 25/03/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.ezy-electronics.com.au are holding my wife hostage unless I say they are good. They are good. Chris GooleyPosted: 25/03/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? i would have to say:
http://www.ezy-electronics.com.au/
The service was so good and the price i got for my LCD was amazing. Recommend!!!! nickPosted: 16/03/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Itestate.com.au GregPosted: 23/02/2008 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Gigatech Computers PatrickPosted: 16/12/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? scorptec.com.au
9Yes, a lot of readers and tech journalists would agree Patrick. Never tried them myself but I should. -PZ)) RukawaPosted: 06/11/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? This online shop also quiet and good
http://www.vstech.com.au James Posted: 05/10/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? For great prices, and quality service before and after sales
try:-
http://www.jmrmedia.com.au
Based in Brisbane but sells australia-wide. Very friendly and helpful. DeFuZioNPosted: 03/10/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Use www.staticice.com.au to find the best prices.
(I hear that quite often. Must be something in it. -PZ) gregPosted: 25/08/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.sabsolutions.com.au Geoff HuntleyPosted: 10/08/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.computerwholesale.com.au JohnPosted: 29/07/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.sabsolutions.com.au/ (sydney) BobPosted: 02/06/2007 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Goto www.austechnology.com.au for all your computer needs Kimberly SaharaPosted: 21/12/2006 re: What knysmaza gewgxtmbPosted: 04/12/2006 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Hi !!! really great page !
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(PS: I don't know how to pronounce my last name either) Nicola FinamorePosted: 09/10/2006 computershop888.com.au www.computershop888.com.au is the best Australian on-line computer store it has everthing at a good price. Luke StephensonPosted: 03/10/2006 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? itelectrical computers
www.itelectrical.com.au
Cheap graphic cards. gecube x1900xt 256mb $399 DavidPosted: 22/06/2006 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Yes I would have to agree that InFront Technologies is the best computer online store. I am impressed with the range of DIY security products. www.infronttech.com.au StephenPosted: 03/06/2006 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? InFront Technologies
Everything from Computers to CCTV and DIY Security. Swann, Bosch and Ness
www.infronttech.com.au Adrian BlundellPosted: 09/05/2006 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? JPL Displays - http://www.jpldisplays.com.au/catalog/index.php - really good prices, next day despatch every time. If it's not in stock, they actually phone you for instructions.
For Media and Inks. TroyPosted: 06/03/2006 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.relativit.com.au JoePosted: 27/01/2005 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.betterpc.com.au/ grahamPosted: 08/01/2005 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I Have Been To Gamedude Great Service But It's To Hard To Get To There Store ( No Car ) I Live In Bundamba Cmg Computers Are The Cheapest They Are The Only Computer Store Near Me It Would Be Nice To Have Other stores in Areas Such As Bundamba, Booval Some People Find It Hard To Get To Places Such As Gamedude Etc. NathanPosted: 19/12/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? ITeLECTRICAL Computers
Service and support is important. Instant replies when emailing their sales or tech support.
Also delivery service is very speedy.. Received my lcd screen within 2 days
http://www.itelectrical.com.au Sal GonzalezPosted: 12/12/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.speedyscomputers.com.au HarryPosted: 09/12/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.itelectrical.com Ugin KlimPosted: 03/11/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.pc-abc.com.au DarlenePosted: 17/10/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.compubits.biz/ JasonPosted: 17/10/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.computerempire.com.au
www.crazycomputers.com.au
www.infronttech.com.au
www.pc-xite.com.au
www.infinetpc.com.au
www.gcits.com.au
www.brisonsite.com.au
jasonPosted: 15/10/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Yeah ITeLECTRICAL Computers
They are pretty cheap.. .check them out tonyPosted: 20/09/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Has anyone used PCQuest, Sydney based. They have got some good prices and I was looking to buy online from them?? CrybanePosted: 20/09/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? www.AusPrices.com will let you search prices for most Australian online and retail stores for hardware and other stuff. Provides links to store site and ratings for each store. jeffrey cookePosted: 22/08/2004 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Try this one?
www.itssupermarket.com.au
There may be one near to you,if not,go and buy the COMPUTER TRADER mag at any newsagency.Costs 3 bucks,worth the effort. Jim B.Posted: 18/05/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Tadara
(Boom deay? -PZ) JohnPosted: 12/04/2003 Home spun remedies Buy from this place.
http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~sugoine/
They have the best price and best service. Highly recommand. geoffPosted: 13/03/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Have a look at http://www.arcco.com.au (ARC computers) they are the cheapest I've found, but not quite as easy as some with payment/delivery. They've got 5 or so stores in Sydney, it's all on their site. JuliaPosted: 13/03/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? One vote for http://www.i-tech.com.au, price is cheap and aftersales service is great! MattPosted: 03/03/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.simline.com.au TonyPosted: 01/03/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.dhcpower.com.au
very cheap, and they support you after the sale for free!
easily the best store in australia jasonPosted: 29/01/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.simline.com.au JamesPosted: 28/01/2003 What's the best Australian on-line computer store? ITeLECTRICAL COMPUTERS ITeLECTRICAL Computers, they indeed are very cheap and sell quality products. They also provide a further discount off their website prices.. Check out their website for yourself at http://www.itelectrical.com and contact them at sales@itelectrical.com. They are located at Erskine Park, NSW. JamesPosted: 28/01/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? ITeLECTRICAL Computers, they indeed are very cheap and sell quality products. They also provide a further discount off their website prices.. Check out their website for yourself at www.itelectrical.com and contact them at sales@itelectrical.com. They are located at Erskine Park, NSW. ronPosted: 27/01/2003 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? htp://zipcomputers.com.au MichellePosted: 31/12/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? ITeLECTRICAL COMPUTERS http://www.itelectrical.com
New online PC store, they are pretty cheap, helpful, professional and they provide a lot of information even if you don't know much about PC's. ChrisPosted: 17/12/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.techwatch.com.au Simon YeungPosted: 29/11/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Another computer site would be:
http://www.pccasegear.com.au Tina SmithPosted: 22/11/2002 www.i-tech.com.au I know someone has already mentioned it b4. I just have to congratulate http://i-tech.com.au for their great service and honesty. of course being the only hardware store which gives out emailcash is a bonus as well.. :) Frank OsborunePosted: 07/11/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Free Delivery. I think free delivery is very important and I shop @ http://i-tech.com.au becuase their prices are right and they offer free freight. Sean HarrowPosted: 09/10/2002 Great Australian Online Shop Have used AussiePC Shop many times now A+ Service and pricing http://www.aussiepcshop.com BonezPosted: 06/10/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.acecomputerworld.com.au davePosted: 02/10/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.gamedude.com.au/ BrianPosted: 29/09/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I use http://www.everythinglinux.com.au They have all the linux stuff as well as general PC hardware which will run on linux or windows. the prices and delivery speed are pretty good too gregPosted: 12/09/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.cworld.com.au AdiBabiPosted: 02/08/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.astrabyte.com.au Very competitive E-mail Quotes GeorgePosted: 27/07/2002 www.razorprices.com (comparitive pricing in au) Razorprices (http://www.razorprices.com) gives comparitive pricing for computer componentry located at a select (but growing) number of computer stores. Phil GuyPosted: 24/07/2002 THE LAST WORD - From Phil The best online computer store in Australia? From the number of suggestions put forth it's obvious there's no clear winner. Experience has taught me that no store is consistently cheaper across the whole range of products. If you take the time to look through the list of suggestions made by visitors to this site though , you'll invariably find a store that sells whatever it is you're after for around 10% cheaper than everyone else. Obviously it's pointless to save yourself $20 on an item if it's going to cost you $25 to have it freighted to you. For this reason I'd suggestion you track down the websites for all computer stores in the city in which you live, find the one that sells what you're looking for cheapest, order it, and go and pick it up yourself. The majority of online stores to have shop fronts in the real world too. Of course, if you're from regional Australia this isn't an option; to you my only suggestion is take the time to seek out the deals online. Every store has daily/weekly specials, and chances are one will have what you're after at reduced cost - perhaps enough even to offset the cost of freight.
Those Sydneysiders among us are spoilt for choice. Judging exclusively by price, my top three Sydney stores are: www.gigaworld.com.au www.umart.com.au www.techbuy.com.au
*note - one suggestion put to this thread was Harris Technology (www.ht.com.au). Although these folk are very reputable, you'll find their prices are almost always 20-30% greater than what you'll find if you do a bit of snooping around.
A site such as America's 'Pricewatch.com' would be invaluable, not only for convenience, but price too: any retailer listed on such a site knows he isn't going to get any click-throughs unless he's competitive. Any web designers/programmers with too much idle time on their hands out there?
(Thanks Phil - HelpStation) Robin O'DellPosted: 16/07/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://cworld.com.au StephenPosted: 30/06/2002 Cougar http://www.cougar.com.au AdrianPosted: 19/06/2002 Dude http://www.gamedude.com.au ForestPosted: 17/06/2002 PCLINKS http://PCLINKS.COM.AU Monica ChanPosted: 10/06/2002 I-Tech http://www.i-tech.com.au Try them, cheapest by far. Quite nice on the phone too. :) NicPosted: 07/06/2002 Gamevision.com.au Great prices and individual service! http://www.gamevision.com.au Keep it up!
CameronPosted: 06/06/2002 Try www.lostandfound.au.com http://www.lostandfound.au.com Lynda CorbridgePosted: 05/06/2002 Dealer Dan has to rate a mention Good prices/products and the freight is included - Elads or TNT, you can't go past that. The service is up there too! :) AdamPosted: 04/06/2002 My picks HI John here are my favourites: www.tadara.com.au www.auspcmarket.com.au I know there already in there but i think there the best. And welcome to Australia.
Dane ProcterPosted: 04/06/2002 Retcorptechnology www.retcorptechnology.com petePosted: 04/06/2002 Techwatch http://www.techwatch.com.au/features/insidepc/ martyseaPosted: 03/06/2002 It's a Winner http://www.winnercomputers.com.au MurrayPosted: 03/06/2002 Beecom The best value for money for me is www.beecom.com.au S TowsonPosted: 03/06/2002 Adelong problems I used Adelong to order some parts - ordering done OK, asked for quotes on assembly, but this was ignored. Also asked for invoice to go to a different address (they agreed but ignored this later). Delivered a week later, but missing half order. Chased up for two weeks - eventually they told me they were out of stock. I will not use them again. Despite knowing the salesman's name and email, he sometimes took 2-3 working days to respond to questions like: "Where's the rest of my order?" Rod StaggardPosted: 01/06/2002 re: RESULTS: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? If you are in Brisbane you just have to try http://www.punchtechnology.com They have the best prices and the very best service. Give them a call or visit their web site before you make that next purchase. Michael MasonPosted: 01/06/2002 PLE http://www.ple.com.au adam walkerPosted: 31/05/2002 Eyo I've found that http://www.eyo.com.au in Moorebank, sydney to be the cheapest in sydney Brenton SimesPosted: 31/05/2002 Microtrade Go to http://www.microtrade.com.au It's a really good computer site that offers top quality, cheap prices & speedy service! Joe KahoferPosted: 30/05/2002 Computers Online The very best and also cheapest on-line store is and must be
http://www.computersonline.com.au
They will send stuff anywhere in Australia. DennisPosted: 30/05/2002 Cheapest I have found (with good service as well) Go to http://www.cws.net.au
They are in Melbourne, but they freight overnight. I ordered a printer and a monitor one morning -- they turned up at 10 am in mid NSW the next day for $35 freight. KamilPosted: 29/05/2002 IT-tech http://www.it-tech.com.au They are the cheapest in Australia. Make sure you email them and tell them to update. MarkPosted: 22/05/2002 HT & CWS Harris Technology, because they are backed by Coles/Myer. And http://www.CWS.net.au.
Both of these companies are trustworthy. KazPosted: 22/05/2002 Here are four I have used the following
http://www.iswh.com.au http://www.computermarket.com.au http://www.ht.com.au http://www.aandr.com.au
And have not had any problems. The best bet is to browse each site and then buy from the one with the lowest price and best delivery options. Tyrone KoelmeyerPosted: 22/05/2002 Harris T Try Harris Technology (http://www.ht.com.au) a member of the Coles-Myer group. WestlinkPosted: 22/05/2002 Ticomputers Try http://ticomputers.com.au I got best value from them. MichaelPosted: 22/05/2002 Off-line buying at www.computersoz.com Not a store on-line but the prices are usually better than good. http://www.computersoz.com ChristianPosted: 21/05/2002 You Mart http://www.umart.com.au DavidPosted: 21/05/2002 Best buy TI Computers TI computers has great price and service and they are the best buy in PC User May 2002 http://ticomputers.com.au LeePosted: 20/05/2002 In brief http://www.tadara.com.au Jennie McIntyrePosted: 20/05/2002 Online - Try Harris Technology I have been buying hardware and software for years and find that Harris Technology are excellent. Not only is their online store very good, but they also have service available in most states. PeterPosted: 20/05/2002 Try aussiepcshop.com.au Try http://aussiepcshop.com.au. I've purchased through them. They take direct deposit which is great. Rob NisbetPosted: 19/05/2002 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? John, in Canberra http://pcconnections.com.au or http://cougar.com.au are quite acceptable and have retail outlets with reasonable prices as well. StevePosted: 19/05/2002 The Australian equivalent of Pricewatch http://www.razorprices.com is Pricewatch for Australia. It has all major on-line sites including Gamedude, Blankcd, Umart. and so on. It's the best by far! JanePosted: 19/05/2002 EYO I've used EYO since 9/2000 and found their prices and service to be very good.
http://www.eyo.com.au
JacobPosted: 18/05/2002 Here are my suggestions John, there are quite a few as you can see by the responses. However, I personally have used the following and my advice is to shop around amongst these:
http://www.cws.net.au http://www.ht.com.au http://www.computeralliance.com.au http://www.adelong.com.au
All of these suppliers provide different levels of service. If you know exactly what you want then CWS would have to be #1. If you are unsure and need advice then Computeralliance or Adelong.
Cheers. Anthony OxenbridgePosted: 16/05/2002 Blank CD Try out http://www.blankcd.com.au if you haven't already. I'm sure it will help you. MaverickPosted: 14/05/2002 Ow! That's sharp. Here is a site that compares a lot of prices over Australia
http://www.razorprices.com/
Maverick Sam DaviesPosted: 14/05/2002 Try www.i-tech.com.au I bought a PC from them just a week ago. They've got the best price I've seen in Australia and they also have free delivery which is a bonus. Joseph BeckittPosted: 14/05/2002 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I find Computer Wholesale Supplies pretty good http://ww.cws.net.au
They have good prices and a lot of specs on the stuff you're looking for. MattPosted: 14/05/2002 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? I've found Landmark Computers to be very helpful in service and sales for last 5 years.
http://www.landmark.net.au TimPosted: 14/05/2002 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? Try http://www.cougar.com.au http://www.perplus.com.au and http://www.auspcmarket.com.au Glenn MillerPosted: 14/05/2002 re: What's the best Australian on-line computer store? http://www.ht.com.au TrungPosted: 14/05/2002 Two to look at I think http://computeronline.com.au and http:/cwsydney.com.au will offer reasonable prices. I haven't bought anything from them so I have no idea how their service is. BeeverPosted: 14/05/2002 Try these Not sure which is best but heres a list of ones I know of:
http://www.techbuy.com.au (good prices) http://www.i-tech.com.au (Sydney) http://www.perplus.com.au ( detailed site but not cheap)(Sydney) http://www.auspcmarket.com.au (Sydney) http://www.gamedude.com.au (Brisbane)
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