Personal computing for Pensioners

As a pensioner it is very likely that you will have to make your own arrangements about your computer and communications facilities, rather that having use of corporate services. You will also want your PC to fit into your home environment and lifestyle.

This page originally gave some general guidance and suggestions about sharing experience within the ICL pensioner community.

In April 2012 the content on this page has been reduced - technology and consumer products have moved on quite rapidly, and there is plenty published elsewhere on the web.

There has been much change in the personal computing marketplace in the 7 years since this page was first published including:

• Greatly improved laptops and compact PC’s at lower prices - and now tablets
• Much bigger memories and hard discs
• Widespread use of USB for easy connection of external devices
• Operating systems more stable, and more choice available to use open systems software
• Phones and mobile devices

PC technology and products keep moving forward, and systems that would have been advanced a few years ago are now standard. So think about how modern systems might be useful to you, then look around and ask others.

The Fujitsu company is a major European manufacturer and supplier of PC and laptop systems. Most are manufactured in a modern world class factory in Germany.

Fujitsu makes a wide range of PC and Laptop products, and many are suitable for home use (or home office use). For the UK marketplace these products are available through dealers and specialist retailers.
For information on current products see the Fujitsu UK Website, and go to the tab on the top line for products.

The Fujitsu website has an online shop that gives links to dealers, and you can shop around. There are no special arrangements fir ICL pensioners to buy Fujitsu products.

A dealer who will be known to some former ICL staff is PC Interworks Ltd. They are also the UK channel for good value `grade 2’ PC’s (slightly used new units) from Fujitsu, and they also supply new products from the Fujitsu range. They employ some former ICL people, and do provide support.

To look at their current offers click here for their `Buyit247’ website. You can also phone them particularly if you are looking for a grade 2 Laptop or PC – their stock varies from day to day.

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