Electronics shopping in Hong Kong (Just returned)

Oct 26, 2009 7 Replies
J

If you are ever in Hong Kong, apart from the three main computer stores - and these have to be seen to be believed -there is a very good 'Jaycar' type store (without the stupid 'toys' ) that sells components, IC's, home-brew electronics components and an excellent range of test equipment at duty and tax free prices, including Fluke, Uni-T etc.



WECL Electronics Specialist G/F & 1/F Ming Chu Building



195-201 Apliu Street Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, HK

Unfortunately they do not do overseas shipping.



JERD


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R

Have you got the names and addresses of the three main computer stores?

Bob Small
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J

Mong Kok Computer Centre Right alongside the Mong Kok MTR (Rail) Station

Golden Computer Arcade Right alongside the Sham Shui Po MTR (Rail) Station Also make sure you visit ApLiu Street shops in addition to the electronics shop mentioned in my first post.

Wan Chai Computer Centre Right alongside the Wan Chai MTR (Rail) Station (This one is on Hong Kong Island)

I have been to all of them covering many trips over many years. At the present I feel the Golden Computer Arcade has the best prices.

If you havn't been to HKG before it can be a bit difficult to find the computer centres. Best thing is to ask a teenager. They speak good english and most know where the computer shops are!

JERD

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K

I visited Golden Arcade back in the early 90s, there were little booths down in the basement where any software could be had for $HK 5.00 per floppy.

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J

They then progressed to CD's but all of that is now gone.

JERD

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B

That brings back memories! I visited Sham Shui Po a lot when I lived in HK.

W . | ,. w , "Some people are alive only because \|/ \|/ it is illegal to kill them." Perna condita delenda est ---^----^---------------------------------------------------------------
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B

Indeed. And $5HK = about $1AUD.

W . | ,. w , "Some people are alive only because \|/ \|/ it is illegal to kill them." Perna condita delenda est ---^----^---------------------------------------------------------------
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B

And reference manuals for just about anything with some of the pages printed upside down.

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