Hong Kong Computer Stores

Published on Tuesday 11th September, 2007 (AEST)

Hong Kong is known as a great place to get the latest technology. These days, you're unlikely to be offered fake or pirated goods—unless you go looking for them—and most store owners speak English.

When buying computer gear here, be sure to check the power requirements of the products you are buying. Electrical outlets in Hong Kong run at 220V, so if you will be taking your gear back to the States you should check if you need a converter. Most stores stock basic socket adapters, if you just need a different plug.

Also, check whether the product comes with an international warranty. It's pointless buying a new laptop in Hong Kong if parts aren't available back home.

There are hundreds of computer shops in Hong Kong, so it pays to know where to go. Fortunately, most of them are housed together in one of the following malls:

Golden Computer Arcade

The Golden Computer Arcade/Golden Computer Centre is located opposite Sham Shui Po MRT Station (Exit D2). The complex comprises of three floors. The basement houses mostly accessories and IT books (English books located near the entrance adjacent to McDonalds). The upper-ground floor has games and a few all-purpose computer stores. The first floor, which is accessed via a separate entrance on the side (near the McDonalds), is full of computer stores selling a variety of laptops, PCs, and the latest hardware peripherals. If you know what you want-and how much you should be paying - the Golden Computer Arcade is the place to come.

Golden Computer Arcade

Wanchai Computer Centre

On the Island side, the best place for IT gear is the Wanchai Computer Centre. As you come out of Wan Chai MTR Station (Exit A4), take the escalator beside McDonalds. There are two floors of computer stores here, and some other computer malls are located nearby.

Star Computer City

Star Computer City is smaller and significantly less crowded than other IT malls in Hong Kong. It's probably the best place to come if you value your personal space. You will find it in Star House, beside the Star Ferry terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui - take the escalators near the Starbucks.