Local availability that keeps projects moving
Searching for reliable computer screens, keyboards and mice in Johannesburg? Communica stocks a broad range of monitors, wired and wireless keyboards, and optical/laser mice suited for makers, labs, tertiary students and engineering teams. Our focus is practical: products that are in stock locally, easy to integrate into workstations or classroom labs, and supported with VAT invoices and account quotations for procurement.
Why buy local in Johannesburg
Local pickup from our Samrand head office or quick delivery to Johannesburg reduces lead times and avoids the uncertainty of cross-border shipping. For branch hours and collection details, check our Branches & Trading Hours page. We handle VAT invoicing and can supply documentation required for campus purchasing or small business accounting.
Specification snapshots - pick by purpose
Different use cases demand different specs. Below is a quick reference to match common needs:
| Use Case | Monitor | Keyboard | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student coding / office | 24" IPS, 1080p, VESA | Wired compact or scissor-switch | Optical, wired USB |
| Design / multimedia | 27" 1440p, IPS, colour-calibrated | Full-size with numpad, mechanical option | High-DPI optical, wireless option |
| Lab / rugged setups | 21-24" matte, tough bezel | Sealed spill-resistant, rubberised | Wired with long cable |
Compatibility and connection guidance
Match ports and protocols before checkout. Typical connections:
- Monitors: HDMI and DP are common. For 144Hz or 4K at higher refresh, prefer DisplayPort or HDMI 2.0+.
- Peripherals: USB-A wired keyboards/mice are plug-and-play; Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless devices may require a dongle or pairing.
- Docking: For laptops, ensure the dock supports the monitor resolution and USB pass-through for keyboards/mice.
If you want to browse by category or compare brands stocked locally, start at our Collections page and explore monitors, input devices and accessories. For a broad product index use All Products.
Quick wiring/connection diagram
Common single-monitor workstation with wired peripherals (ASCII):
Laptop/PC ---[HDMI/DP]---> Monitor
|
+---[USB-A]---> Keyboard
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+---[USB-A]---> MouseFor USB-C hosts with alternate mode: USB-C ---[alt-mode video + power]---> Monitor (with USB hub) ---[USB]---> Keyboard/Mouse.
