Something Else

[Peter Truman]

I generally use Digikey - they are based in the US and ship everywhere (for free if the order is >$X (A$60 in Australia)) - reasonable price too. I've also used Microchip directly with no problem (I just have them use my DHL account - life is easier if you have your own courier account)

[John Lawton]

Hi Peter,

you don't say which country you live in?

(I just have them use my DHL account - life is easier if you have your own courier account)

How is life easier, are all suppliers able/willing use your account?

John

[Peter Truman]

Hey John - I live in Tasmania, Australia (Tassie is the 'little' island at the bottom - so I'm down under, down under as they say. In fact Tassie is about the same size as the island if Ireland!)

[John Lawton]

Hi Peter,

yes indeed, I've been to Tassie a few times, I was in Hobart in October time visiting friends, it was pretty windy and cold then. Even worse than Melbourne was

John

[John Drew]

Hi Peter,

yes indeed, I've been to Tassie a few times, I was in Hobart in October time visiting friends, it was pretty windy and cold then. Even worse than Melbourne was

John

Tassie is a beautiful State. My brother lives there and has for many years.  Time I visited again.
There are quite a few of us Aussies on the forum.
John

[Peter Truman]

Lol - yes, Tassie can be decidedly cold and miserable, especially in the North West (I'm in Wynyard). We catch the bottom of the Roaring 40's up here so it can be very windy. But I'm originally from Birmingham UK so I'm entirely used to miserable weather!

Having said that - the summer is generally very pleasant - rarely gets past 25 deg (which is still to hot for me) with bright sunny days.

Melbourne is a lovely city - but far too many people for my taste!