Hi All,

From time to time people on here may have some computer gear they cant use anymore or they belong to a not for profit organisation that would really like to obtain a computer. So I thought I would post the following for everyones information if they feel they can contribute by donating their old gear or from using the services listed below.

Feel free to add any that you know of.

NSW
MEMORANDUM No. 2003 - 09
(Memorandum to all Ministers, Chief Executive Officers and Chairpersons of SOCs)
DONATIONS OF REDUNDANT COMPUTERS TO THE RECONNECT.NSW PROGRAM

In February 2003, the NSW Government introduced the ReConnect.nsw Computer Program to enable the donation of redundant Government agency computers to not-for profit organisations and disadvantaged individuals.
www.premiers.nsw.gov.au/...003/m2003-09.htm

www.computerbank.org.au
The Computerbank Project -- supplies free GNU/Linux systems to low income individuals, community groups and disadvantaged schools. Computerbank branches across Australia are now providing help to low income individuals, families and under-resourced community groups and schools, especially with obtaining computer hardware and training in how to use it. Where possible, Computerbank will try to help the recipients of systems and networks get internet connections. (It is advisable that you contact the branch closest to you to find out if that's possible.)"

The NSW Branch is only contactable by e-mail at President@cbnsw.com.au The people are volunteers and do not have an office or office hours for this work.

www.actco.org.au/charitycomputers
Charity Computers "is a non-profit project of Canberra City Care. All services are run at cost. Please help reduce landfill and help those in need by donating any computer equipment. They specialise in service to the unemployed, disabled, Seniors Card, or students. They also support Charity and Community organisations. Lessons for beginners and intermediate in all Microsoft programs and Windows for $25 a day. Repairs for $10 an hour. No charge if they can't fix it. No charge to look. Free Helpdesk Service. Computer Loan Service: $50 per year."

Contact details are:
Phone: 6259 8539
Address 46 Lhtosky St, Charnwood ACT 2615
Website" www.charitycomputers.com

Servicing Yass, Goulburn & ACT areas.

www.newtrain.com.au
Newtrain is a not-for-profit registered charity with over 200 active community members. Newtrain is engaged by various Federal and State Government departments in delivering Programs designed to service disadvantaged Australians, in areas of need within the community.

Contact details are:
Newtrain Incorporated
154 Marius st, Tamworth
6761 2780 Phone), 6761 2784(fax)
robert@newtrain.com.au or henk@newtrain.com.au

Servicing Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell & Glen Innes regions

www.technicalaidnsw.org.au
Technical Aid to the Disabled operates throughout NSW and the rest of the nation. It's aim is to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and those caring for them, through the application of technology (all sorts not just computers).
They have 8 engineers plus volunteers who contibute a wide-range of expertise, all combining their skills to build special equipment for people with disabilities. They design, construct or modify items, or recondition and deliver computers.

Contact details are:
227 Morrison Road, Ryde NSW 2112
9808 2022 (phone), 9809 7670 (fax)
amcgregor@technicalaidnsw.org.au

www.workventures.com.au
WorkVentures Connect IT "is in the business of turning ex corporate and government PCs and peripheral equipment into affordable systems for disadvantaged families, schools and not for profit organizations around Australia
"We want to provide a quality PC with basic warranty and support for our customers with the aim of supplying IT equipment and services to bridge the digital divide in Australia. This venture is also hoping to develop skills and paid work for long-term unemployed job seekers, providing people with a bridge back into the workforce."

Contact details are:
WorkVentures Ltd
Level 10, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
9282 6995 or Free Call 1800 112 205
connect.support@workventures.com.au

www.wesleymission.org.au
Wesley Uniting Unemployment provides it's service to metropolitan Sydney.

Contact details are:
Chase Commercial Tower, Level 1, 25 Smart St, Fairfield NSW 2165
9755 0011 (phone, 9724 2946 (fax)
barry.lance@wesleymission.org.au

www.communitytechnology.net.au
NSW Government's network of Community Technology Centres may also be of help. The do not refurbish. They distribute and can offer advice.

*Cough* Sticky *Cough*

How about in SA?

Sticky would be good.

Not sure on other states.

stickies dont come easy in whirlpool :)

PERTH

www.computerangels.org.au

Ronza writes...

*Cough* Sticky *Cough*

yep, totally agree :)
im not givng away my athlon 64 that quickly tho :)

Whatever you do, don't give that old computer to a High School.

In our Programming Class earlier this term, we ripped them apart and proceeded to put them back together. Afterwards, we destroyed them using "intresting" methods or we leeched the "good enough" parts ourselves :)

haha
true
rofl too bad i aint rich otherwise id donate something
i aint donating my p4 dude :P

More chance of a sticky if people post their links :)

www.cyberknights.com.au/schools.phtml
www.ourbrisbane.com/comm...g/wish_lists.htm
www.shoalhaven.net.au/si...ssages/3446.html
www.com-it.net.au/donate.html

See if that helps any i just found some out of google so check them before adding them to the list. =)

Dell used to have some place at Heidelburg in Melbourne that supposedly "recycled" old equiptment, but they charged money to collect goods. According to the site, it claims they may have that again: www.dell.com.au/recycle

Here's another place you can give spare pcs to: me! (i do want them, actually, for a linux server)

Any other places in melbourne that could use any gear ?

I've got a bunch of gear I'd glady give to a good cause...

I've given some surplus gear to Wesley, they train guys up to build 'em & then give them to people who couldn't otherwise afford a PC, so it serves a dual purpose.

VIC

The Computerbank has a Victorian Branch in Melbourne with details on the web site at www.computerbank.org.au/victoria. They can be contacted by email, or by 'phone two days a week, details on that web page.

They have premises in Rosslyn St in Melbourne where they accept deliveries by arrangement, and depending on the amount/quality of equipment will arrange pickup.

I couldn't find anything on the net for Townsville but i would be willing to coordinate such a project if anyone around FNQld wants to donate. I know the Salvo's had something like this going two years ago but unable to find any other info.

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endhoc writes...

they train guys up to build 'em & then give them to people who couldn't otherwise afford a PC

That's great, good to see that this kind of stuff is happening around the place. Good stuff.

www.greenpc.com.au check them out!

aliass writes...

www.greenpc.com.au check them out!

GreenPC also sells alot of the PCs donated to them on their website for rediculous prices. A few months ago they were charging $700 for a PIII700, when you could build an Athlon XP 2200+ w/ everything for the same price.

yea i know but they are giving me a trainieeship so what do i care :P

Somebody in the WWW writes...

A few months ago they were charging $700 for a PIII700, when you could build an Athlon XP 2200+ w/ everything for the same price.

I built one the other day using a 2600, everything $695.

aliass writes...

yea i know but they are giving me a trainieeship so what do i care :P

So you're spamming then?

alaxus writes...

I built one the other day using a 2600, everything $695.

They've cranked the prices down a bit recently:

https://greenpc.infoxcha...l?product=100159
Product Name: Pentium III 733
Price: $450.00
Units:
Category: 3. Advanced
Delivery Available: Australia Wide
Or Pickup : Brisbane, Melbourne
Description: Pentium III 733
Pentium III 733 Mhz CPU
128 MB RAM
8.0 GB Hard drive
Video Card
Sound Card
CD ROM
Floppy drive
USB Port
Keyboard & Mouse
56k Modem
Speakers
17" Monitor
Windows 98 installed and configured
Open office, Winzip and
Acrobat Reader.

$450.00 inc GST'

These are all good sites but only seem to deal in PC's.

Does anyone know of any places that would take some mac's ?

i wouldnt mind helping out with this sort of stuff, has anyone got any further examples of victorian based companies, other than the one listed.

Regards,
Paul
paul at mcmn dot co dot uk

I have taken up the task of spring cleaning our server room. We have miles and miles of serial and paraller cables. Can these be recycled or just thrown away?

Sashaa writes...

Does anyone know of any places that would take some mac's ?

Even poor people have standards : )

aliass writes...

... www.greenpc.com.au check them out!

I mailed them some crappy old RAM once, and they sent me a certificate (which was probably worth more than the RAM. ahahahhaa)

The University of Melbourne, and I would imagine other unis, run computer recycling/collection programs a couple of times a year.
If you work at a uni/large company, you should look out for these and use them if appropriate.
Alternatively, if you know someone there, you could pass on a few things for them to dispose of (perhaps dodgy.... but better than going to landfill.)

Now here's a business that actually does "Recycle" PC's and IT equipment.

www.itrecyclers.com

already added.

Big001 writes...

www.itrecyclers.com

Not sure I agree with the pricing and some of the info on the Why use IT Recyclers page.

IT Recyclers is aimed at business' and not really for the private sector.

The pricing is very competitive based on what normal rubbish removers would charge.

The collected IT equipment is guaranteed not to end up in landfill, after all the environment is more important.

neil writes...

The Computerbank Project -- supplies free GNU/Linux systems to low income individuals, community groups and disadvantaged schools.

The NSW Branch is only contactable by e-mail at President@cbnsw.com.au The people are volunteers and do not have an office or office hours for this work.


That email address is actually incorrect

The NSW Branch is contactable via it's website (currently being updated) at www.cbnsw.org.au and email to president@cbnsw.org.au

Just donated 2 boxes of parts to:

Technical Aid for the Disabled (TAD), located in the Royal Rehabilitation Center in Sydney (227 Morrison Rd, Ryde)
their website: www.technicalaidnsw.org....ice/cmpLoan.html

they refurbish equipment from Pentium II's upwards for people with physical and intellectual disabilities - each PC is configured specifically for the client, and modified to take into account their accessibility. Each is provided with Windows ME (donated by Microsoft, apparently) and modem.
The warehouse they have is staffed entirely by volunteers, and it looks like they do great work.

cheers
gasman

Somebody in the WWW writes...

GreenPC also sells alot of the PCs donated to them on their website for rediculous prices. A few months ago they were charging $700 for a PIII700, when you could build an Athlon XP 2200+ w/ everything for the same price.

Yes, but, the money they gain from selling those PC helps pay their staff and train CJP, giving people chances to start theri careers. The reason they have to charge quite an amount is because they have to cover labor costs such as transport, staffing, system testings, etc. I'd say by paying just a little more we give these trainees and CJP a great chance in life.

Good idea

Mac House in Petersham is a good place to get a cheap Mac & he also helps out charity orgs with donations.

0419 220 669. His name is Robert.

I'm in no way affiliated with him.

www.dcita.gov.au/ie/comm...ivity/subsidised

A few of the places on this link have already been mentioned. I work for The Smith Family. I know places like Work Ventures and Green PC do a good job. They clean up old PC's, and add any missing hardware or bits that need upgrading to a certain standard. And though they only put older OS's and software on it, its better than nothing.

These PC's go to disadvantaged people and families, so you would think they would make them cheaper. After all, most of you know you could build a new and probably better system for much the same price, but there's no guarantees or short term support that refurbishing companies provide.

Firstly I should that I manage an IT recycling business in Sydney and have done so for 5 years. I am aware of the rules regarding business advertising hence will keep my comments reasonably general and offer some points for consideration.
Recycling is a generic term that covers 2 main areas
End of use and end of life. The listed NFP are all worthy avenue for equipment for re-use -but actual environmentally sound disposal of IT equipment does cost money and these NFP's have a lot of unusable product "dumped" on them to which they just do not have the funds to pay for disposal of other peoples waste. Check with them first and don't force them to take the bad with the good.
Now disposing of the really unwanted product is a challenge. Here are some of the issues. The CRT contains a lead glass that is technically a hazardous waste (in NSW) and should be disposed of through a licence facility. Note you can still dump the whole unit legally -but the glass still leaches lead. Faulty monitors are also illegal to export. The plastics often contain particular flame retardants that again trigger hazardous waste issue and prohibit export, as do circuit boards and LCD's. If you have an interest in the environment and the opportunity to check the actual end of life treatment of your trusty 486, analog phone, old TV, cordless drill etc do so. Yes they all can and should be recycled but please do your research or you could be adding to the problem. Should it be easier to recycle your IT equipment -yes. Will it become easier -yes there are several proposals currently being considered by industry to tackle the problem -but some are still years away. Until then persevere and find a proper resting place.

Ok I'm after some freebe's, basically we have 4 kids that all are now old enough that they want a computer each.

I'm in darwin so I realise I'll be up for frieght, if anyone has a whole system or even some spare parts please just whim me to discuss options.

this may be helpful...

www.erni.asn.au/credit.html

I've heard of The Dodo Project in Melbourne (which is on that above list).

Re:

PERTH

www.computerangels.org.au

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These guys aren't worth bothering with. I tried emailing them with details of stuff I wanted to donate ages ago, and got no reply.

jarrah

Also offer stuff to www.cat.org.au or your local www.indymedia.org.au who often have community access pcs set up. Both can be fussy tho, as they tend to be run by geeks who already have hardware (cat draws the line at about a PIII/128MB) AFAIK.

Moz

VIC
www.kangan.edu.au/wfd/pr.../ie_computer.htm
Kangan Batman TAFE Computer Rework Project
A WFTD Scheme based in Box Hill that restores (mostly ex-Government) computers and donates them to schools and community groups.

As the "Head" of the IT department of the local Adult education Centre in my Country Town we have a bank of 13 computers that are used for classes ranging from basic PC's to Advanced word processing and E-learning.

My request is that we need Mouse Mat's.

So if Anyone comes from a ISP or Company that would like a bit of Free Advertising I invite you to send a Mat to us.

Whim me for the address and when we get a few I'll take a Photo and post it here.

~Megan

Go the budget alternative and ask your students to each bring in the plastic base board of either a coles or woolies go green shopping bag. They are fantastic mouse mats for either roller optical mice.

WA

There is also a Technical Aid to the Disabled shop in WA. TADWA is located in Bassendean and take computer leftovers, build computers and give them away to the elderly/disabled. Totally run by volunteers (I know someone who volunteers there). Great cause and I'm sure they will take anything you have to offer.

www.technicalaidwa.org.au

A new initiative based in Camberwell Victoria is open for individuals and small business. Check it out!

www.ecorecycle.vic.gov.a...107-byteback.asp

I saw that - it seems like a great idea. It also seems to be open to all Melbourne residents, not just those in the local area. About time we had something like this - I read somewhere that people are stockpiling old PCs in cupboards etc because they knew they weren't meant to go to landfill, but there was no other alternative. Now there is!

You could also try www.freecycle.org/displa...on=International they have local groups where you post what you have and someone will email you and say yeah I want that and they will even come and pick it up from you. This is for computers or anything else you have lying around the house.

In Perth most definitely check out TADWA ( www.tadwa.org.au ). We are the only organisation in WA who refurbish and allocate on genuine long term support contracts (we don't sell PCs).

TADWA is an accredited refurbisher under the Microsoft MAR program and we are funded by the Federal and State governments to provide services to the community in Western Australia.

TADWA provides clients with PC Pentium III 450 Mhz and above. If you are considering community support when you next upgrade please contact us.

Here is how you can recycle a harddrive

https://www.semshred.com...truction_big.jpg

Brian writes...

Here is how you can recycle a harddrive

https://www.semshred.com...truction_big.jpg

LOL<Iron filings,you can then use it in SCIence...

Hey lets be serious here.... LOL

We actually use the disks inside stuffed hard drives to create switch adapted controls for toys (yeah really..). We also use the magnets out of stuffed CD ROMs for similar purposes.

If your PC is too far gone to be of any use to friends, family or a charity organisation then your options become much more limited.

Apparently Dell have a recycling program www.dell.com.au/recycle but it will cost you $36 for them to take away one case + monitor.

Living in Brisbane I called the brisbane council and they informed me that for $7 I could take stuff to the tip but the fate of the equipment is then the same as simply putting it in your wheelie bin. Not really what I was after.

I did find a company called Sims Metal www.sims-group.com/au who have a recycling plant in Rocklea that will take the cases (but not the monitors).

If anyone knows any way to recycle old monitors/tvs please let me know.

Alun writes...

I did find a company called Sims Metal www.sims-group.com/au who have a recycling plant in Rocklea that will take the cases (but not the monitors).

Sims are good, I get paid $70 per ton for stripped computer cases. That's what they pay for steel here in Sydney.

To give you an idea, 1 ton = 3 pallets = approx 250 cases minus all internals except PSU and floppy.

Any old laptop still in working order needed at my local childcare centre (Randwick, NSW). Only requirements are that it's able to run Word, Powerpoint, has a USB port and a CD drive.
WHIM me if you can help

Edit: Woohoo - my 100th post, it's only taken just over 4 years...

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QLD
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Computerbank Queensland

www.cbq.org.au

Computerbank Queensland supplies computers and associated information technology to financially disadvantaged individuals and community groups at no cost.

We take donations of computer equipment and peripherals from the corporate sector and the public.

Any assistance to Computerbank Queensland will be greatly appreciated. We are an all volunteer organisation constantly in need of equipment, finance and people. Donations are tax-deductable.

If you have any donations please go to the donations page of the website or send me a whim.

Anyone know where to donate CRT monitors to?

I've got about 10 sitting in my server room taking up too much space.

I wanna get rid of them..

(I'm in CBD Melbourne)

Xpee writes...

(I'm in CBD Melbourne)

Maybe give these guys a go.

www.pcgraveyard.com.au/index.htm

Dr Big001 writes...

Maybe give these guys a go.

www.pcgraveyard.com.au/index.htm

Thanks, will do.

oops meant to send whim

Ronza writes...

How about in SA?

IT Share SA

www.itshare.org.au

Most of the places above sell complete pcs...

does anyone know where you can buy just the box?
I'm looking for something like the following:

p3 or celeron 500mhz
128 or 256mb ram
on board video
10gb hdd (or there abouts)

I am not looking to buy the monitor and keyboard and mouse and software etc...

If you can help me then please let me know...the pcs that I want will be used for studying....

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NSW - WOLLONGONG
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Computerbank Illawarra has just started up. Obviously located in the wollongong region. I'm helping out the guy that runs the show, and as he is very busy, I get to do alot of admin stuff.

Computerbank Illawarra is a not for profit organisation, and we do not sell refurbished computers. All computers are given away, but are only given to those that meet the criteria. Example being a low income family that has a child going to school/high school and needs a computer, but currently unable to afford one.

That out of the way, what i'm currently looking for is somewhere that will take old busted parts that no longer work. I did look at pcrecyclers.com, but was wondering if there is someone much cheaper.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Anyone know of somewhere to donate pc's on the central coast.....?

local schools? libraries? garage sale? just put it on the street and it'll disappear

It's not me it's a client who wants to donate it to a chartible organisation (I work for a charitable org but have no space or time for such a donation at this time).....

If anyone has any PC's to donate in the eastern region of Melbourne, i.e Whitehorse and Knox City area's there is a welfare agency that desperatley needs some better quality PC's.

Like all welfare agencies they never have money to upgrade and the old pc's are terrible.

They do alot of great work with young people, (supported accomodation, finding jobs for young kids, families in need etc) and the community. Any help would be a great benifit and will help get the people in need..

WHIM me if you can be any help, then I will forawrd u the details and i'll put you in touch with the team leaders.

I have a small collection of old PC's ranging from a 386dx-20 to P3-500 that I need to dispose of in Adelaide. All equipment is in excellent condition and working perfectly. It seems most of the places collecting donations are only interested in P2 and above machines, so I need to find somewhere that will take the older stuff. Does anyone have any suggestions?

vintagepc writes...

I have a small collection of old PC's ranging from a 386dx-20 to P3-500 that I need to dispose of in Adelaide. All equipment is in excellent condition and working perfectly. It seems most of the places collecting donations are only interested in P2 and above machines, so I need to find somewhere that will take the older stuff. Does anyone have any suggestions?

try here : groups.yahoo.com/group/melbourneozfreecycle

If anyone is still following this thread, we handle macs as well as PCs and a variety of other systems, or may be able to divert your stuff on a case-by-case basis (no pun intended). We are interested more in re-use, with current recycling methods as a less attractive option. Please check our FAQ before bringing down your trailerload of XTs though, we don't have much space. We're in Brisbane. www.ecogeek.com.au
Mac owners may also have some luck with a local user group, I know some members here were supplying gear to TADQ www.technicalaidqld.org.au, as well as South Pacific church groups.

StaFford writes...

try here : groups.yahoo.com/group/melbourneozfreecycle

I've dealt with several people in mebourne from freecycle, mostly they are useless lazy people. Many are quick to reply with "its mine mine all mine" but vanish when you ask when they are picking it up.

I tried to give away a pile of stuff over a month or so, even with a list of 5 people who wanted the p200 machine I had (minus case) NO ONE was willing to actually show up to collect it.

The same for several items of furniture I had to give away also, it all ended up on the curb and I ended up with a sore back.

0 out of 10 from me, avoid.

If you can donate them to me please. I will be happy to accept them.

I am looking to collect parts to help me learn about building computers. Good practise computers that is able to run Windows and Linux.

Just send me a whim.

Thanks.

As always, Tasmania seems to have no computer recycling place which is a bugger. When they do advertise 2nd hand computers for sale they are usually too expensive.

I came to Melbourne (relly paid) and, while i was there called in to Computerbank (Vic), excellent place, they were very kind, even carried the monitor out to the car for me. (I bought a 17" monitor for $20.00).
Now i would like to have a box to plug it in. Nothing flash just something that will run Windows98 or a light Linux. The only things i do are email, browse, write, fiddle with family pics and genealogy.

If anyone can help then please whim me.

fabricator writes...

0 out of 10 from me, avoid.

10 out of 10 for me! I have given away sh!t loads of stuff on there and had no problems what so ever.

New one in Brisbane..

www.totalrecall.com.au

Linked article was removed (no credibility).

Not sure if anyone has mentioned but Dell has a free recycling program whenever you buy a new computer from them.

best way i've found put it out on the footpath someone will pick it up i put a monitor next to rubbish bin day after bin was emptied someone picked it up (i've done this too) u know the old sayin someones trash ===

As I live local to this guy I dropped of 3 old machines, no charge, very happy

www.totalrecall.com.au

lol, yep done that too re: out next to the trash can

My workplace has around a sixteen 15" CRT monitors which we need to get rid of ASAP. Models include Samsung 500b, 510s, Viewsonic E53.

If you want a free monitor and can travel to Greenhill road in South Australia then send an e-mail to monitor@business-sa.com for more details.

Hi there,
I'm up in Penguin Tassie & have just bought a new computer. My old box, keyboard & mouse plus Windows 95, Windows 98 Upgrade & Lotus software is up for grabs. It's a Celeron, Pentium 1 equivalent (not sure of Hz, maybe 566?), with 184MGB RAM & 7G HD. It has USB ports, 56K modem, floppy drive & CD ROM.... I've reformatted it but haven't reloaded the software. Let me know if you're interested & want more info. It'd be a shame to just dump it at the tip if someone could use it.
Cheers,
Julie-Anne

We/ my work, just dumped 22 Wyss terminals, I think thats what they're called, 22 keboards and about 5 or 6 servers! I tried to get them to donate them but a big company like them couldn't be bothered so all of them were thrown into a compactor.

OptiMus PriMe writes...

but a big company like them couldn't be bothered so all of them were thrown into a compactor.

Shame, Shame, Shame yet more toxic chemicals ending up in landfill.

Yeh well I pleaded with them to donate them but they weren't interested. To get an idea of the size of the box SOME of it was put into, it was approx 5ft high and a standard pallet deep and wide, which it was sitting on, about 4ft i think they are. Full of old pc's.
I have to say though I had enjoyment really of smashing the screens with a crow bar and listening to the compactor crush the rest as I had to work with them for the last 13 years.

Mmmm, sounds like you are donating your old equipment to yourself FireFly1972.

More like off loading worn out equip to someone else

I am in Melbourne and am the mother of a 10 year old boy with Autism(ASD). I am trying a source PC's for my son and seeing I've tried everywhere else I thought I might as well try here. Like most kids with ASD a pc is their lifeline, they prefer working with PC's because they get a predicted response (usually!)We (because of his disability) are one of the potential end users of refurbished pc 's.

I am trying to get hold of a 2 PC's (preferably PIII or IV's) that no-one no longer wants. My son is interested (come obsessed with animation) and we want to be able to set him up properly. One is for him and one is for his 12 year old sister who has to live/put up with his condition and so I don't have to be the umpire.

Earlier comments about the pc recyclers in Melb are sadly true. I was referred to them as the answer only to find that it would probably cost me as much if not a little bit more than what is offered retail to upgrade the Hardware offered to run decent animation software/connect to bigpond (with support) and just use latest MSN messenger. We know we are probably up for the cost of 2 XP OS discs, animation software,some hard disc storage and any networking we choose to set up, but the bottom line is that the disability pc services are unable to help us out on this one.

Is there anyone out there able to help?

technot writes...

Is there anyone out there able to help?

I have purchased a couple of second hand dells (PIII 1ghz) from www.metropc.com.au based in Elizabeth St in Melbourne and been very happy.

They offer a limited warranty 3 months from memory.

Downside, no keyboard, mouse, monitor (although they do sell them), usually low memory (128mb - 256mb) and usually it is sdram so its getting costly to buy and in most cases no Windows!

They dont have all the second hand ones on their website, best to drop in, if you can!

Good Luck

technot writes...

I am trying to get hold of a 2 PC's (preferably PIII or IV's) that no-one no longer wants

I used to do a lot of building PCs from second hand bits that I acquired (mostly for free) from anywhere and everywhere.

These days, computers are so cheap, that I don't think it is worth paying for anything second hand, unless you can get an entire working computer for under about $200.

I also don't think it is worth paying a lot of money for the latest greatest technology. Anything new with a P4 or Athlon is pretty fast. If you are wanting to do graphics work (you mention animation), then avoid on board video - even a moderately priced video card with 128MB of memory is far better than anything on a motherboard. On board NIC - great. On board sound - your call - I've seen some OK ones and some really bad ones. You can always add a sound card later if you are not happy.

You are interested in graphics ... get at least 500MB RAM - 1GB if you can afford it.

You mention disk space. Not sure what others think, but I'd be inclined to get a large internal SATA hard disk rather than an external one - would be much faster. The main advantage of an external drive is being able move it from computer to computer.

Thanks everyone for your advice. JC I thought I'd explain what we have now and what I think is the most cost - efficient way to go. Pls feel free to advise if my thinking is flawed.

Currently our house has one PC; P4 2.4 gb 80HDD Win XP with subsequently upgraded 1gb of ram, NVidia6800 graphics and DVD and DVD burner.

I am looking to acquire a second pc and eventually a 3rd that will allow my son to do his animation thing: min sys req 1.8 512mb 10gb HDD so a P4 looks like the go. We also want to use it so my kids can access the internet simutaneously (and avoid the squabbles you are no doubt familiar with!). Hence my line of enquiry re routers.

Patrick's animation mentor has advised that ideally we will need about a 100gb of HDD and so I have been looking at external HDD's (of the networked mirra kind) as my kids are not the gentlest on hardware.

Rather than having 2 souped up PC's I'm happy for the kids to move between the 2 if/when good graphics, DVD writing etc are needed.

I think I get a P4 XP included (only 20 gb HDD) around the $200-300 mark that fits the minimum animation software requirements.- thanks Jimbo for your advice.

Then hopefully a decent router and External (Network) HDD will fit the bill.

Am I way off-course????

Hey anyone on Adelaide which work at a shop or anything need a hand got suspended for 5 days and the weekend if you need any help in S.A please WHIM.

((michael)) writes...

need a hand got suspended for 5 days and the weekend if you need any help in S.A please WHIM.

LOL! u got suspended, so you think somebody will employ somebody who has been SUSPENDED!?!??!!?

u need to wake up!

tabletennisman writes...

LOL! u got suspended, so you think somebody will employ somebody who has been SUSPENDED!?!??!!?

u need to wake up!

Volunter work.

((michael)) writes...

Volunter work.

Even if it is volunteer work, I doubt anyone would "recruit" a person who got suspended.

EDIT: Oh, and how does this come under Computer recycling and Donations?

Benly writes...

Oh, and how does this come under ?

Donating time well fine you dont need my expertise then im just to good.

B2C in collingwood will take computer components like motherboards, cards, hdds, etc....I just donated a ton of equipment to them & they were very happy/gratefull.

www.b2crecyclers.com.au

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Hi all
I'm looking for a clamshell iBook power adapter and USB/ethernet printer to help someone get a working computer so he can write a book. I have given him a7300 but it takes up too much space.

Please whim me if you can help.

If anyone is interested in some 15"or 17" CRTs in the Dee Why area for free - please email me on tlai909@hotmail.com

Some are blurry so I'm gonna miniskip them. Pickup only.

Hi guys

This site is starting to put together a list of all Australian I.T. recycling companies so if you have any links then goto this site and submit it.

www.totalrecall.com.au/ozlinks.html

Thanks

Tashammer writes...

As always, Tasmania seems to have no computer recycling place which is a bugger. When they do advertise 2nd hand computers for sale they are usually too expensive.

I'm working on it mate. Have already organised decent free computers for two very deserving charitable organisations. Now I have the time, (finally) to do more. Will post something here if and when I get something organised that can cater for individuals as well.

does anyone want some Lexmark e230 printers?

no toner, 30k pages thru them and could require a maintenance kit - free

pickup from dee why

i think everyone who disagreed deserves a pat onthe back.
thats the team expressing the true whirlpool community becvuase im sure that everyone on whirlpool would like donations so why should we.
i mean im running my website no donated pentium 2s and im happy, .
its probly a scam , some rich bastard wanting parts.

hmmm i wouldnt give my 3.4 away lol

If any has any old hdds like 10gb or 5gb i will have :)

being involved with a school that has minimal funds such schemes are v worth while

I have a stack of old laptops - all screens are ok but some have gutted parts

ie. no ram hdd - they are probably being skipped otherwise

eg. old compaq armada, omnibook

same deal, pickup dee why

If any non-profit organisation needs CRT Monitors, and they are willing to pick them up from Brisbane City or shipped from there, then send me a message. There are currently over 50 ex-govt one's that are sitting around waiting to be given away.

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of a monitor that I don't want anymore......I was told one of the guns has gone as everything is pink on it....I am in the Western Sydney area