Hi All,
I will be moving to Shanghai soon and was wondering if it's more convenient to buy a laptop (and perhaps pc or other gadgets) here in Singapore or in China. I realised that anything imported in PRC is subject to import duties, however I was just thinking might be cheaper for me to buy a laptop here and bring it with me by plane.
I know Apple products in China are very expensive while probably local brands (Huawei,...) are cheaper than here. In my mind I am currently thinking about either Lenovo or Dell or Asus.
Open for your comments.
mario

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Laptop purchase - Singapore Vs China
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Re: Laptop purchase - Singapore Vs China
can you speak mandarin? and will you be comfortable carrying around a thick wad of cash to pay for it?
might be better to buy one in HK... (or SG) if it's a "no" for both.
might be better to buy one in HK... (or SG) if it's a "no" for both.
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Re: Laptop purchase - Singapore Vs China
I definitely cannot (yet) speak mandarin. For the cash issue, I guess via unionpay or alipay as soon as I am able to open a bank account it should not be a matter. Plus they say Shanghai is relatively safe.
In any case I agree with you, it makes more sense to just buy it here (being that I might not go to HK any sooner). Hopefully to get some good shop in SimLim.
In any case I agree with you, it makes more sense to just buy it here (being that I might not go to HK any sooner). Hopefully to get some good shop in SimLim.
Re: Laptop purchase - Singapore Vs China
Warranty Warranty
I not lawyer/teacher/CPA.
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
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You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
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Re: Laptop purchase - Singapore Vs China
Lenovo is made in China and headquartered in China.
Re: Laptop purchase - Singapore Vs China
Hi I'm born in Shanghai now in Singapore.
some facts for you.
1. Laptop in China comes with Chinese only windows.(want English? pay more. not a problem for apple.)
2. Small gadgets are much much cheaper in china. big brands things like a full pc or laptop or a cellphone are in similar price.
3. Buy online in Shanghai avoid real shops except if you want Apple. (Amazon.cn or china.dell.com is a good place for you and singapore don't have these!).
some facts for you.
1. Laptop in China comes with Chinese only windows.(want English? pay more. not a problem for apple.)
2. Small gadgets are much much cheaper in china. big brands things like a full pc or laptop or a cellphone are in similar price.
3. Buy online in Shanghai avoid real shops except if you want Apple. (Amazon.cn or china.dell.com is a good place for you and singapore don't have these!).
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Re: Laptop purchase - Singapore Vs China
^PNGMK wrote:Warranty Warranty
cannot emphasize enough on this. Electronics have too much wear and tear and/or lemons.
If you must, get something in HK/SG that has warranty covered in Shanghai
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