Sight and Sound

Description: Computer software supplier / www.sightandsound.co.uk / formed 1982. / Sight and Sound's aim is to supply the most ... more

Sight and Sound ... technologically advanced equipment and software currently available for the blind or visually impaired and for people with learning and reading difficulties, at prices designed to match all budgets and to meet the diverse spectrum of individual needs.

Newest Review: ... along with at least a 17" screen for my fathers eyesight. I eventually decided on an Athlon (600 as I remember) and a 19" screen, 128mb ram. I made the order, along with a good warranty. The computer arrived in good time, and I helped my father to assemble it. Everything went smoothly until we tried to connect to the internet. The system threw up an error saying the modem ... more

... couldn't be found. After some time reinstalling drivers, checking mouning etc, I tried my modem in the machine, and it worked fine. I rang SSC, and they agreed to send me a replacement modem, while I sent the faulty one back. This new modem arrived ...more

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Sight and Sound - great value, good tech support (165 words)
by - written on 06/03/01 (Useful, 35 readings)
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I went to SSC tasked with finding a computer for my father. I didn't need anything fancy, as it was mainly to be used for email purposes - a basic processor, CD ROM, and a modem, along with at least a 17" screen for my fathers eyesight. I eventually decided on an Athlon (600 as I remember) and a 19" screen, 128mb ram. I made the order, along with a good warranty. The computer arrived in good time, and I helped my father to assemble it. Everything went smoothly until we tried to connect to the internet. The system threw up an error saying the modem couldn't be found. After some time reinstalling drivers, checking mouning etc, I tried my ... Read the complete review

Sight and Sound - good value, but less hassle would be nice. (603 words)
by - written on 28/08/00 (Very useful, 131 readings)
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While SSC may have nice machines, and I am very happy with mine, there was a lot of hassle to get it. Here's my (hopefully rare) horror story. Don't let it put you off them completely, just be cautious. After browsing through page upon page of computer adverts, I chose SSC (sight and sound) to buy my next PC from (after my P200 just gave up). Their prices and specs were certainly extremely competitive, and in the end I decided upon their Athlon 650 model. We were told it would take about a week to deliver, and after one week had passed I phoned to ask what was going on. We were given a date of approx. a week later, so I took that morning off to recieve ... Read the complete review