Best place to buy electronic stuff abroad?

vasudeva · 19th November 2007, 11:14

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Originally Posted by vidurm

Well, actually the thing is that till now I have got most of my stuff from the US only(online shopping, mainly cardomain and musiciansfriend) but just wanted to find out if there is a significant difference in prices between there and HK, mainly since its a part of China there would be no duty taxes etc, which would be there in the US.
The things i wanna buy are:
1. Zune 2

2. Logitech z-2300 speakers
3. JBLGTO607c

Guess US it is then...thanks!

Regarding online shopping, can you suggest a reliable site for online shopping for US stores, who deliver in India.

hrishig · 24th March 2009, 09:42

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I am doing a trip to Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand. I am planning to buy some electronic items from the trip.

My shortlisting suggests

1) Wii sports + Fit ( 21k at chroma india , don't know about Fit)

2) Good camera with 20x + optical zoom (Please suggest , I am novice photographer )

3) Open to suggestion ( budget 20k max INR)

Any idea in which country , which place I should buy these?

Also what about wii games? I heard they are region coded. can that be a problem compared to buying wii US model?

tanwaramit · 24th March 2009, 10:52

electronic iterms, try pantip plaza at Bangkok, Thailand.

anekho · 24th March 2009, 12:14

for your third item, ipod touch?

cheers

hrishig · 27th March 2009, 14:08

From my net/ google R &d looks like it is best to buy both Wii , digital camera from US than from these three countries. But I will check the price in Singapore if is marginally more then ( say 5-max10%) then will buy there , else US jindabad.

chevelle · 2nd April 2009, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrishig

( Mods please merge/ move thread if already exists)

I am doing a trip to Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand. I am planning to buy some electronic items from the trip.

My shortlisting suggests

1) Wii sports + Fit ( 21k at chroma india , don't know about Fit)

2) Good camera with 20x + optical zoom (Please suggest , I am novice photographer )

3) Open to suggestion ( budget 20k max INR)

Any idea in which country , which place I should buy these?

Also what about wii games? I heard they are region coded. can that be a problem compared to buying wii US model?

here is my opinion for all 3

1. I would prefer xbox 360 or ps3 rather than Wii.

2. A good 20+ opt zoom camera would be 1 among these 3
Canon SX10 IS, Olympus SP-570 UZ, Olympus SP-590 UZ(26X).

3. How about a Archos 5 (A Portable Media Player)?

Regarding shopping, i feel USA is best for wii/ps3/xbox and also digicam. wonder whether archos 5 is available in singapore or not.

heard electronics are more expensive in Singapore.

Hope this helps

chevelle · 2nd April 2009, 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrishig

( Mods please merge/ move thread if already exists)

Also what about wii games? I heard they are region coded. can that be a problem compared to buying wii US model?

Yes, Wii games are region coded, it will be NTSC if you buy from USA.

in order to get it region free
option 1: there are some patches like WiigionFree (an open source Java application) that changes the region of Wii ISO files -- but it doesn't work with all games.

A better option is the homebrew channel which is more dependable and popular. It lets you region unlock Wii and play backup games. It also supports DVD playback by supplying the library files for DVD compatibility.

Source:
[COLOR=#006699]http://homebrew.annics.com[/COLOR]

option 2: You would need to either softmod or chip your Wii.

Once this is done, installing the Homebrew Channel and then running either GeckoOS 1.7b or Backup Launcher Gamma will let you play region-free games

mod/chip your Wii is illegal and can prevent you from playing some games such as SSBB.

Hope this helps

PS: I haven't tried doing mod/chip, but i found this information after researching online.

funnyguru · 12th November 2009, 20:34

Hi ,
I recently registered onto the online shopping website sonicelectronix.com who delivers to India as well. Following are the items I have added to cart and wanted your opinion if I can go with it.

JBL GT5-12 - 12 " SUB
JVC KW-XG700 - 2 Din HU
Rockford Fosgate P1652-S - Front door speakers
MTX Audio XT603 - Rear door

I havent got the Amps, as I need help on which Watts to go, and If I need a mono sub.

black12rr · 12th November 2009, 20:56

Any good place to buy DSLR/electronics in hong kong ? .Are DSLR and electronics cheaper in HK ?

Ranga · 12th November 2009, 22:54

I have picked up HT Yamaha Amps in SLIM LIM , Projectors from lots of Indian stores in Veeraswamy street in Singapore .

jithudigitised · 13th November 2009, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by funnyguru

Hi ,
I recently registered onto the online shopping website sonicelectronix.com who delivers to India as well. Following are the items I have added to cart and wanted your opinion if I can go with it.

JBL GT5-12 - 12 " SUB
JVC KW-XG700 - 2 Din HU
Rockford Fosgate P1652-S - Front door speakers
MTX Audio XT603 - Rear door

I havent got the Amps, as I need help on which Watts to go, and If I need a mono sub.

But this will invite the customs duty,doesn't it ?

wildsdi5530 · 13th November 2009, 02:05

While I was at HK, I was advised to visit the Macau Special Administrative Region to buy stuff. You don't need a visa and it's about an hour by train. 42 km if I remember.

proton · 13th November 2009, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by black12rr

Any good place to buy DSLR/electronics in hong kong ? .Are DSLR and electronics cheaper in HK ?

Camera Lens Price Reference List

[WTS]PANASONIC,CANON,NIKON,LEICA,SONY,OLYMPUS,etc.

Both HK and M'sia treat cameras as duty free items. Presently, high end dslr prices are better in KL.

adg_andy · 8th May 2013, 14:08

Add LED televisions to the list- It is way cheaper in KL than in india. Buy from either Hanifah Mall(Masjid India) or from Sunway Pyramid- they have the cheapest prices. For other electronics goods, there is always Low Yat Plaza in Bukit Bintang( attractive deals in DSLRs)

24th March 2009, 09:42	#17
hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 180 Times	Should I buy from wii Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand? ( Mods please merge/ move thread if already exists) I am doing a trip to Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand. I am planning to buy some electronic items from the trip. My shortlisting suggests 1) Wii sports + Fit ( 21k at chroma india , don't know about Fit) 2) Good camera with 20x + optical zoom (Please suggest , I am novice photographer ) 3) Open to suggestion ( budget 20k max INR) Any idea in which country , which place I should buy these? Also what about wii games? I heard they are region coded. can that be a problem compared to buying wii US model?
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24th March 2009, 10:52	#18
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	electronic iterms, try pantip plaza at Bangkok, Thailand.
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	for your third item, ipod touch? cheers
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27th March 2009, 14:08	#20
hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 180 Times	From my net/ google R &d looks like it is best to buy both Wii , digital camera from US than from these three countries. But I will check the price in Singapore if is marginally more then ( say 5-max10%) then will buy there , else US jindabad.
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12th November 2009, 20:34	#23
funnyguru BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 266 Thanked: 5 Times	Hi , I recently registered onto the online shopping website sonicelectronix.com who delivers to India as well. Following are the items I have added to cart and wanted your opinion if I can go with it. JBL GT5-12 - 12 " SUB JVC KW-XG700 - 2 Din HU Rockford Fosgate P1652-S - Front door speakers MTX Audio XT603 - Rear door I havent got the Amps, as I need help on which Watts to go, and If I need a mono sub.
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12th November 2009, 20:56	#24
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	Any good place to buy DSLR/electronics in hong kong ? .Are DSLR and electronics cheaper in HK ?
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12th November 2009, 22:54	#25
Ranga BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 340 Thanked: 83 Times	I have picked up HT Yamaha Amps in SLIM LIM , Projectors from lots of Indian stores in Veeraswamy street in Singapore .
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13th November 2009, 02:05	#27
wildsdi5530 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,433 Thanked: 2,045 Times	While I was at HK, I was advised to visit the Macau Special Administrative Region to buy stuff. You don't need a visa and it's about an hour by train. 42 km if I remember.
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8th May 2013, 14:08	#29
adg_andy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 515 Thanked: 315 Times	Re: Best place to buy electronic stuff abroad? Add LED televisions to the list- It is way cheaper in KL than in india. Buy from either Hanifah Mall(Masjid India) or from Sunway Pyramid- they have the cheapest prices. For other electronics goods, there is always Low Yat Plaza in Bukit Bintang( attractive deals in DSLRs)
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