Find the right screens, keyboards and mice for your project or office
Whether you are equipping a student lab in Pretoria, upgrading a maker bench in Cape Town, or sourcing peripherals for a procurement list, Communica keeps practical, in-stock options that work with Raspberry Pi, microcontroller dev boards and standard desktop setups. Shop confident local inventory with fast branch collection and VAT invoices for account purchases.
Why buy local stock matters
Availability in South Africa reduces lead time risk. For classroom deployments and production prototypes, predictable delivery and branch pickup at Samrand or our Pretoria/Cape Town branches helps you meet deadlines. Check branch hours and collection options on our branches page: Branches & Trading Hours.
Quick compatibility checklist
- Monitors: confirm resolution, panel type (IPS vs VA), and interface (HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA).
- Keyboards: wired USB vs wireless; layout (US/SA) and key switch type for tactile preference.
- Mice: DPI range and sensor type; wired for latency-critical work, wireless for portable setups.
Specification highlights - common options
| Product | Typical Specs | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 24" IPS Monitor | 1920x1080, 75Hz, HDMI | Student lab, coding, CAD basics |
| 27" 1440p VA | 2560x1440, 100Hz, DisplayPort | Design work, multi-window workflows |
| Mechanical Keyboard | Blue/Red switches, USB, detachable cable | Typing, development, prototyping |
| Wired Optical Mouse | 800-1600 DPI, USB-A | Reliable classroom use, low latency |
Accessories and bundles to reduce setup time
We recommend pairing monitors with VESA mounts, appropriate cables, and surge-protected power strips. For Raspberry Pi and microcontroller users, include a compact keyboard and a high-quality USB-A or USB-C cable. Explore full component categories to match connectors and cables: Shop by Category.
Stock & brands you can expect locally
Communica stocks thousands of brands across components and peripherals - from mainstream monitor and accessory vendors to maker-friendly keyboards and mice that pair well with development boards. For an overview of our company and heritage serving South African makers since 1977, see About Us: About Communica.
