Hong KongShopping

Electronic shopping in Hong Kong

  1. A

    Photo Scientific

    This is the favourite of Hong Kong’s pro photographers. You’ll almost certainly find equipment elsewhere for less, but Photo Scientific has a rock-solid reputation with labelled prices, no bargaining, no arguing and no cheating.

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  2. B

    Wan Chai Computer Centre

    This place, on the northern edge of Southorn Playground, is a cut above Hong Kong’s computer emporiums. The prices on pretty much everything digital are generally keener than the local chain stores.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Star Computer City

    This is the largest complex of retail computer outlets in Tsim Sha Tsui, with some two-dozen shops selling PDAs, laptops, computer games, and all manner of cables and accessories. You could certainly do slightly better on price further north in Mong Kok, but as well as being handier, these outlets are probably a bit more reliable.

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  4. D

    In Square

    This landmark building in Causeway Bay houses dozens of reliable computer shops, selling both hardware and software. There’s also space to browse at leisure here, unlike the usual electronics warren.

    reviewed

  5. E

    David Chan Photo Shop

    If you’ve decided to give the digital age a miss altogether, or at least still use film cameras, this dealer is one of the most reliable in Hong Kong and sells both new and antique cameras.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Everbest Photo Supplies

    This extremely reliable shop is where many of Hong Kong’s professional photographers buy their equipment. Same day or next-day China visas are an odd but useful sideline here.

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  7. G

    Onesto Photo Company

    This retail outlet, which stocks mostly film cameras, has price tags on its equipment (a rarity in Tsim Sha Tsui) but there’s always a bit of latitude for bargaining.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Golden Computer Arcade

    This centre sells computers and components, as well as software, VCDs and DVDs, all at the lowest prices this side of Shenzhen.

    reviewed

  9. I

    New Capital Computer Plaza

    This emporium of computer shops has a good range of stock and helpful staff who can produce enough English to close a sale.

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