Wanchai Computer Center
Wanchai Computer Center
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Neighborhood: Wan Chai / Causeway Bay
Wan Chai and Causeway Bay are the retail centers of Hong Kong Island. Filled with shops, malls and restaurants, both areas are bustling with people – tourists and locals alike. Causeway Bay has one of the highest rents on the planet, and is a bit more polished and modern than its Wan Chai counterpart. Beneath the surface there is more than meets the eye – find boutique stores in the above ground floors of buildings and wander into side streets to find interesting restaurants and shops tucked away from the main roads. Wan Chai especially has experienced a modern revival in recent times, with an influx of trendy restaurants and bars around the Star Street area. In addition, both areas contain many of Hong Kong’s iconic tourist attractions worthy of your visit.
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3.5
137 reviews
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Emma D
Hong Kong, China17 contributions
Mar 2020 • Business
Bought a Dell monitor yesterday but when I got it home and opened the box saw it had a massive scratch down it. Tried to use it but my eye was constantly distracted by it. Took it back today and the woman basically accused me of making the scratch, of lying and ultimately refused to exchange/help. Admittedly I was fairly annoyed by this but then she started shouting at me. When called over the male manager was decent. DO NOT GO THERE, they do not honour their warranty and worst customer service to accuse me of lying. @yans @wanchaicomputercenter
Written March 23, 2020
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Paradise12615721097
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Beware of Times Computer Shop, 1st shop repair (left side) you see when you up the escalator. They repair my son's phone crack cost 680 and after 1 day the power was not working. I bring it back and said comeback. The phone was damaged inside which don't have it before and ask more money 480 to repair. SCAM!
Written December 12, 2023
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ukdiz
Hong Kong, China17 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
It's the first shop in front of you as you go up the escalator, and they are at least 1.5times more expensive than any other shop in Wanchai.
They charged me $250 just to check the phone, which they said they would take off the repair bill.... But then they quoted $2250 to repair my iPhone 6, whilst other shops were quoting $1500.
When I asked them to return the phone, they said no problem, and I arranged to pick up the next day. But when I went there, they said it was at the warehouse, and I would have to come back again the following day at 3.30. Annoying.
Went back the next day at 5pm - still not ready!!
The Wanchai Computer is ok, but this shop should be avoided. I am not even sure they have me back the phone with my original parts!
They charged me $250 just to check the phone, which they said they would take off the repair bill.... But then they quoted $2250 to repair my iPhone 6, whilst other shops were quoting $1500.
When I asked them to return the phone, they said no problem, and I arranged to pick up the next day. But when I went there, they said it was at the warehouse, and I would have to come back again the following day at 3.30. Annoying.
Went back the next day at 5pm - still not ready!!
The Wanchai Computer is ok, but this shop should be avoided. I am not even sure they have me back the phone with my original parts!
Written March 8, 2016
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Soya888
Walton-On-Thames, UK71 contributions
Electronics are no longer cheap in hong kong. I could get exactly the same stuff cheaper off Amazon. If you do decide to buy from there, always shop around. Even though most shops are owned by the same company (I.e. price fixing) its worth comparing prices. There was a price difference of $100 hkd when asking for the price of the same item. And always haggle !!
Written April 14, 2015
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Pilot Traveler
39 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
This particular shop is a scam, as are probably most shops in this mall. I gave my phone to have the cracked screen fixed and they returned it with the volume knobs and microphone not functioning.
After enquiring with them, they advised they don't guarantee their work and refused to fix the phone.
After enquiring with them, they advised they don't guarantee their work and refused to fix the phone.
Written July 3, 2019
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Aaron P
Hong Kong, China26 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
AVOID THIS PLACE. Nothing is legit yet every shop owner attempts to charge true retail price or more for their counterfeit goods. If you're determined to visit this dump, bargain hard and know you are absolutely not buying anything legit.
Written August 11, 2016
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Rezuan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia16 contributions
When i was in Guangzhou and Taipei last month, everyone there including the hotel staff told me to buy computer goods in Hong Kong, they say its cheap and so on. After taking the subway to Wan Chai, i find the computer mall small, like seriously? Well find by that, workers there are not so friendly compare to Taipei and Guangzhou computer mall. What disappoints me the most is the price! Why did everyone say its cheap in hong kong because theres no tax. Seriously, the price is the same! Moreover, even a monopod in Guangzhou cost more than half the price in Hong kong. End of the day, i didnt buy anything, sighhh... Boring.
Written June 13, 2014
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Peter F
Hong Kong, China56 contributions
Dec 2019
The mall in itself is hit and miss. My advice to you is to get a recommendation from a friend for a reputable shop. I went to a TERRIBLE repair shop called WG. Firstly, they 'fixed' my macbook but didn't check it when they installed a new hard drive, I was in a rush so couldn't check it myself but when I got home it didn't work so I had to come back to the store. They had to fix it AGAIN.
Secondly, when I got my Macbook, it was evident that they used an old hard drive to replace the one that burned out because now it is very SLOW.
Thirdly at the same time as fixing my Macbook, they also 'fixed' my Sony smartphone. They lost the sim card tray and claimed it was 'already missing' when I gave it to them which was a blatant lie, anyway they ordered a new one but the cover is missing for the tray. When I went to use the Sony phone after getting it 'fixed' guess what?! It doesn't work! I cannot hear anyone on the phone so cannot make phone calls.
AVOID WG AT ALL COSTS! HEED MY WARNING!
Secondly, when I got my Macbook, it was evident that they used an old hard drive to replace the one that burned out because now it is very SLOW.
Thirdly at the same time as fixing my Macbook, they also 'fixed' my Sony smartphone. They lost the sim card tray and claimed it was 'already missing' when I gave it to them which was a blatant lie, anyway they ordered a new one but the cover is missing for the tray. When I went to use the Sony phone after getting it 'fixed' guess what?! It doesn't work! I cannot hear anyone on the phone so cannot make phone calls.
AVOID WG AT ALL COSTS! HEED MY WARNING!
Written January 19, 2020
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Sco B
1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Solo
Never go to this shop. They are the first shop you see off the escalator in the Wan Chai computer center. Their prices are at least double those of competitors in the center, but more to the point THEY ARE INEPT, DISHONEST and ACHINGLY SLOW. Took them 3 DAYS to change the permissions on a hard drive (I couldn't figure out how to do it and it was an emergency). They sold me a NEW drive for 800 HKD (again, emergency...) then repeatedly I had to return it because THEY WERE UNABLE to complete the job. When I respectfully voiced my concern about the time, expense and lack of results, they became HOSTILE. Safe yourself the trouble and AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
Written July 24, 2019
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derosamaxi
Rome, Italy187 contributions
Oct 2018 • Business
Shop 102
Very expensive to fix a laptop , and after a couple of months back with the same problem .
Better to avoid.
Very expensive to fix a laptop , and after a couple of months back with the same problem .
Better to avoid.
Written February 4, 2019
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Sumaira F
Auckland, NZ110 contributions
Looking for action camera accessories - will I be able to find those in this centre?
natashanixon
Leeds, UK
Hi
My husband came into your shop in November '16 and bought a boss tv box from you. The VIP app is asking for a login but we have no idea what it is. Please help!
pdel2019
Nice, France9 contributions
Do you sell computer HP Spectre x360 13-4133nf ? at what price?
Hi,Im really Amazon geeky guy, I buy every electronic thing I need from Amazon, Does this street worth the visit ? Does it have fantasy things ?
Brad
Hong Kong, China173,042 contributions
Hello Ali A,
Not sure if you have made your trip to Hong Kong or not as this question was posted quite some time ago. If not, here are a few thoughts below.
The Wan Chai Computer Centre isn't a bad place and there is quite a bit you can find here in the form of computer, camera and electronic equipment, accessories, games, etc. It is a good location if you are on Hong Kong Island. However, there are better districts for this type of shopping in Sham Shi Po and Mongkok on the Kowloon side. Locally, Sham Shui Po in particular is considered a tech-nerd shopping paradise.
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