are techy items cheap in Singapore?
Iam going to Singapore next month. Is it true that laptops, digital cameras, cellphones, mp3 players are cheap in Singapore? Which store will i go?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Go to Sim Lim Square that's where most of the tech stuff is but I last visited there about 2 years ago. Hong Kong is better.
Answer 2 :
There are 2 places in Singapore to get cheap tech stuff: Sim Lim Sq: Avoid the lower 2 floors are very bad. I had a very bad experience when I tried to buy things there. They mainly target tourist. The shops at the higher floor are cheaper. Same good but different price. Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel.php?travel_id=8021&travel_site=13571 Funan There is a super mart called Challenger at the top floor. Fixed price so you don't fear of being cheated especially for us tourists. Members have further discount. Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel.php?travel_id=2904&travel_site=12883 After that remember to collect your receipt to claim money for the GST (good and service tax) with your passport at the information counter.
Answer 3 :
Generally, most tourists who come to Singapore will find the tech and electronics items cheap and reasonable, considering the quality of the products. If you are a bargain hunter, try Sim Lim Square and Mustafa Centre especially. If you prefer a shop that is most established and has a bigger reputation, try a shop like Harvey Norman and Best Denki
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
I'm going to singapore from the US, California. For studies i was wondering the conversion for electircity wa
I'm going to singapore from the US, California. For studies i was wondering the conversion for electircity wa
i have all my essentials like laptop, chargers for stuff etc.. Do i need a step up or step down transformer. And does anyone know where to find a cheap good one? thanks!
Singapore - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Electric plug here in Singapore has 3 hole and 240v. Better buy a transformer from there and bring it here. I remember my boyfriend bought a digital clock from US and i plug it here i thought he bought a broke one but then he found out that i didn't use a transformer and i plug it directly. Buy a 240v transformer for asia.
Answer 2 :
Before you go out and buy a transformer, check your individual items to see if you need them - the power cord for your laptop probably has a 110-240v input range (you can check it on the panel on the back/bottom), so you can use it in Singapore with just a simple adapter, that you can pick up for a few cents, rather than going to the expense of a transformer. Same for all your other chargers..check them out before you buy a transformer
Answer 3 :
I am very sure all Laptop power supply is AUTO V ( works for 110V TO 240 v ) AS Singapore is 220 V / USA IS 110 V . only you need a adaptor to change from US 2 P to Local 3 P . every ways is sailing, cost SGD just 3 dollars For a studies , i advice you to buy one set of WORLD LAPTOP Traver converter kit ( complete with world power plug with 5ft extension cable , world phone plug/socket with6ft cable ,i-pod ,mp3 other audio earphones and ac adaptor connect/socket ) Our IT mall, Funam / Sim Lim sailing at SGD 23 + with small handy casing . i believe you need all this things in you room for the Laptop .Oh ! be good to study here .
Answer 4 :
You also can buy the step-down transformer in Singapore. Any major electrical stores should have them. The electric wall outlets in SIngapore is rectangular 3-pin and 240V.
Answer 5 :
don't buy the transformer from Us, buy them in Singapore
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i have all my essentials like laptop, chargers for stuff etc.. Do i need a step up or step down transformer. And does anyone know where to find a cheap good one? thanks!
Singapore - 5 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Electric plug here in Singapore has 3 hole and 240v. Better buy a transformer from there and bring it here. I remember my boyfriend bought a digital clock from US and i plug it here i thought he bought a broke one but then he found out that i didn't use a transformer and i plug it directly. Buy a 240v transformer for asia.
Answer 2 :
Before you go out and buy a transformer, check your individual items to see if you need them - the power cord for your laptop probably has a 110-240v input range (you can check it on the panel on the back/bottom), so you can use it in Singapore with just a simple adapter, that you can pick up for a few cents, rather than going to the expense of a transformer. Same for all your other chargers..check them out before you buy a transformer
Answer 3 :
I am very sure all Laptop power supply is AUTO V ( works for 110V TO 240 v ) AS Singapore is 220 V / USA IS 110 V . only you need a adaptor to change from US 2 P to Local 3 P . every ways is sailing, cost SGD just 3 dollars For a studies , i advice you to buy one set of WORLD LAPTOP Traver converter kit ( complete with world power plug with 5ft extension cable , world phone plug/socket with6ft cable ,i-pod ,mp3 other audio earphones and ac adaptor connect/socket ) Our IT mall, Funam / Sim Lim sailing at SGD 23 + with small handy casing . i believe you need all this things in you room for the Laptop .Oh ! be good to study here .
Answer 4 :
You also can buy the step-down transformer in Singapore. Any major electrical stores should have them. The electric wall outlets in SIngapore is rectangular 3-pin and 240V.
Answer 5 :
don't buy the transformer from Us, buy them in Singapore
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
I'm in Singapore. My friend in USA will send me a laptop via USPS. Do I have to pay any fee (except USPS' fee)
I'm in Singapore. My friend in USA will send me a laptop via USPS. Do I have to pay any fee (except USPS' fee)
Do I have to pay 7% of the laptop price when receiving it? If my friend send the laptop as a gift, I will not have to pay any fee. Is that right? Thank you.
Singapore - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yes you need to pay.....
Answer 2 :
Who ever sends it to you will pay but you will not have to pay any shipping costs when it arrives to you.
Answer 3 :
you will have to pay all the fees if your friend does not do it for you> you didnt say how your friend is sending it to you> there is like over night express, differnet ways to do it> none is cheap tho> wouldnt it be cheaper for you to jsut buy one where you are at? as i was going to do this for a friend of mine in africa amd it cost more to send it than the computer cost new> so see i think this is a dum decesion on your part and your friends to.> you have import . export rules etc you have to go by> a few things so you need to contact your post office are where ever you have to go and find it out> it is not worth it.
Answer 4 :
yes.. you will need to pay for the 7% GST so advice your friend to declare the price as low as possible.
Answer 5 :
Make sure you have a power transformer for it, power in the US is 110 v so if you plug it in w/o one it will blow the computer. You will also need a converter for the plug unless the transformer comes with one to fit it.
Answer 6 :
i dont think you will need to pay for the tax. the shipper will pay for all shipping and necessary fees before even usps will accept his package. if it is a gift then i wont complain, but if you asked him to buy it and ship it then it would be cheaper to buy the laptop in s'pore. furthermore, you will need transformer, plug adaptors
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Do I have to pay 7% of the laptop price when receiving it? If my friend send the laptop as a gift, I will not have to pay any fee. Is that right? Thank you.
Singapore - 6 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
yes you need to pay.....
Answer 2 :
Who ever sends it to you will pay but you will not have to pay any shipping costs when it arrives to you.
Answer 3 :
you will have to pay all the fees if your friend does not do it for you> you didnt say how your friend is sending it to you> there is like over night express, differnet ways to do it> none is cheap tho> wouldnt it be cheaper for you to jsut buy one where you are at? as i was going to do this for a friend of mine in africa amd it cost more to send it than the computer cost new> so see i think this is a dum decesion on your part and your friends to.> you have import . export rules etc you have to go by> a few things so you need to contact your post office are where ever you have to go and find it out> it is not worth it.
Answer 4 :
yes.. you will need to pay for the 7% GST so advice your friend to declare the price as low as possible.
Answer 5 :
Make sure you have a power transformer for it, power in the US is 110 v so if you plug it in w/o one it will blow the computer. You will also need a converter for the plug unless the transformer comes with one to fit it.
Answer 6 :
i dont think you will need to pay for the tax. the shipper will pay for all shipping and necessary fees before even usps will accept his package. if it is a gift then i wont complain, but if you asked him to buy it and ship it then it would be cheaper to buy the laptop in s'pore. furthermore, you will need transformer, plug adaptors
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Is it cheaper to buy a laptop duty free at Singapore Changi airport vs UK retail
Is it cheaper to buy a laptop duty free at Singapore Changi airport vs UK retail?
Duty free used to be competitive... wonderting if it still is
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yep. Its damn cheap in Singapore. My dad bought his laptop there.
Answer 2 :
What if the new laptop breaks. Get it in the UK with full warranty and support
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Duty free used to be competitive... wonderting if it still is
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Yep. Its damn cheap in Singapore. My dad bought his laptop there.
Answer 2 :
What if the new laptop breaks. Get it in the UK with full warranty and support
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