Consumer Electronics & Computers

Whether it's the latest trendy mobile phone, computer, MP3 player, iPod, PDA, digital camera, or children's games and gear, you'll find it in Hong Kong. The range of brands and products is truly mind-boggling, and the tax-free prices even before special discounts ensure that you enjoy great savings.

Special lifestyle stores cater to the home-entertainment centre buyer, while computer and mobile telephone stores vie with jewellery stores for street space. Audio, video and photographic equipment tempt visitors to record the highlights of their stay in Hong Kong.

High-quality goods with warranties from brand-name manufacturers ensure top performance gear.

Audio-Video and Photography

Hong Kong has earned a worldwide reputation for photographic equipment and remains the best place to find a good deal.

Professional photographers head straight for Stanley Street on Hong Kong Island and Sai Yeung Choi Street on Kowloon side when it's time to replace a lens or upgrade a camera body. But Hong Kong stores also cater for all levels, from the happy snapper seeking a no-fuss point-and-shoot to the cyber-savvy shopper wanting to compare digital models.

Some camera shops carry a wide range of optical equipment, including binoculars, telescopes and microscopes.

Audio and video equipment stores display most major brands and allow customers to compare picture and sound quality on the spot.

Check out QTS shops for Audio & Video as well as Photography & Electricals.

Mobile Phone and Communications Equipment

Hong Kong has some of the most competitive prices and widest range of communication technology to be found anywhere. People in Hong Kong often have more than one handset, so that Hong Kong shopkeepers have to know the features of every model and make, and offer competitive pricing.

The very latest models of mobile phones and personal digital assistants are widely available at very reasonable prices. The equipment available in Hong Kong's electrical stores also reflects the increasing influence of multimedia tools in communication, such as video-conferencing equipment. The shops in Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay offer the most competitive prices for communications equipment.

Tips
			Always ask what mobile network system is compatible with the model phone you buy, GSM, CDMA, 3G networks or other standards vary around the world.

Check out QTS shops for Communications Equipment

Computers and Software

Hong Kong is a wired and wireless city and its consumers demand the very latest and best.

The combination of lively competitive retailers and demanding, knowledgeable consumers means the very latest hardware and software is always available. Whether it's a desktop computer, notebook, printer or scanner or even a humble mouse, Hong Kong is the place to find it.

Windsor House shopping centre in Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island and Star House in Kowloon's Tsim Sha Tsui are two locations, among others, that have several floors devoted to hardware, software and accessories.

Check out QTS shops for Computers

Electronics

Hong Kong has always been known as a great place to shop for state-of-the-art electronics.

Whatever you're looking for, you'll be able to pick it up in Hong Kong. Plugs, cables and jacks for just about anywhere in the world are readily available, but remember to check your home country voltage and broadcast requirements before buying. TV and video equipment are available in both PAL and NTSC formats.

Prices do differ so it's worth shopping around. Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po are famous places for electronics goods. Do check that the receipt lists all the prices for all accessories to fulfil the warranty specifications.

Check out QTS shops for Electronics