electricity / power

Posted by sammyflorez (214 days ago)

if I'm coming from the U.S., what kind of adapter will I need for things like my digital camera battery charger, same for my phone. Also, same question about my laptop.

Any suggestions will be really appreciated!!

Sammy

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Posted by mark_larsen2 (214 days ago)

you need 220v adapters. Cheapest way to do it is buy the real stuff instead of adapters (i.e. going to a camera shop an buy an adapter directly).
Just leave all your adapter in US and buy them new here. It will save you weight and money.

Posted by sammyflorez (214 days ago)

I only have one for my camera and cell phone, so buying the adapters there would be good if they are cheap.

what about my laptop? I will buy a new Dell.

All of your information is greatly appreciated!

Posted by tigerbay (214 days ago)

Mark is absolutley correct.

You might consider going further.
If you are going to be hear for a few years, then buy your Dell out here. You can get the English Languge version of windows and MS Office installed here. That is what I did. I get my servicing done by them as well. There are no big computer retailers here with a service centre that I am aware of except PriceBuster.

There are lots of back alley repair shops, but they won't speak English.

Phones here are very cheap. From about USD 30 upwards. They also have top of the range phones if you want. But they will come with the correct charger.

Posted by sammyflorez (214 days ago)

but I heard the prices on computers are better here in the states. Can you buy a Dell out there?

Again, information from you both is a great help!!

Posted by ramram1975 (213 days ago)

Hi. Both guys are right. I lived in China for long time and got my laptop from here. They have all computer brands and electronics (mostly) Dell is available too. I also know it''s better to get the things you need from here so if you face any problem in the future, you won't have any problem in getting after sales service.
Tigerbay! Don't you have SUNING stores in Shanghai? As far as I know it's the biggest electronic retailers in China

Posted by tigerbay (207 days ago)

I didn't know Suning had a 'Computer Doctor' service.

Posted by luke_perry2 (207 days ago)

US and Japan have much better prices than China in laptops. I guarantee that.

Posted by sammyflorez (207 days ago)

Thank you all for your info, you rock!!!!
if you have any other suggestions however small or large, please let me know, the more information the better.
I can also be reached at SammyFlorez@hotmail.com