madizi Posted September 17, 2010 at 12:46 AM Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 at 12:46 AM [i don't know if this is a proper place for such topic (should it be posted under tech?)] Which places do you recommend for buying electronic devices (computers and all related stuff, hi-fi, ...) in Beijing? I went to Zhongguancun, but would also like to go to other places. Which is the best place regarding quality and price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnjmn Posted September 17, 2010 at 02:01 AM Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 at 02:01 AM there is buynow mall in chaoyang district http://www.shoppinginbeijing.com/Bainaohui.php but its just one mall compared to a few in zhonguancun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outofin Posted September 17, 2010 at 03:01 AM Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 at 03:01 AM Don't forget to compare store prices with taobao.com. Last time I was buying a karaoke machine, taobao vendors were selling at half price of Gome. Online purchases are riskier than buying from stores. But it's becoming a trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenarcher Posted September 17, 2010 at 12:58 PM Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 at 12:58 PM Top City in Zhongguancun is the best (and the cheapest after bargaining). As long as you know what you want, the price abroad (like USA) and can differentiate a counterfeit from an authentic one, you can buy there. From my experience, all the laptops and digital cameras are genuine. There are imitation cellphones but they really look like fakes, specially the user interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian US Posted September 17, 2010 at 02:41 PM Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 at 02:41 PM I always went to Zhongguancun, but of course, buyer beware. Directly north of the main strip you will find a second hand market. Directly south and one block east of the main strip you will find (forget name) an electronics market for more hardware. I only went with my engineering friend (so a different language), but he went for LED and boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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