[hwblee]

I am moving from US to HK in October and wondering whether I could use my electronic appliances in HK. The major item I want to bring is my audio (cd player +amp), and they are 60Hz 110V. Is it easy to find V/Hz converters in HK? Thanks...

[KnowItAll]

You can find converters -- but be warned they're probably not worth the cost.

Many people we know tend to get rid of their appliances in the US and look at Hong Kong as a two-three year upgrade trip.

[T-net]

Originally Posted by hwblee

I am moving from US to HK in October and wondering whether I could use my electronic appliances in HK. The major item I want to bring is my audio (cd player +amp), and they are 60Hz 110V. Is it easy to find V/Hz converters in HK? Thanks...

Your best bet is to buy yourself a universal voltage cd/stereo. They are not easy to find in the US but you just might have to hunt around. Then you'll be able to use it where ever you live. I lived in HK for 8 years, then back to the US then to UK then back to HK and I've had to dump most appliances each time except the universal voltage stuff (stereo, cd player, TV). Converters don't always work, eventually they burn out the motors, at least that has been our experience. Electronics are pretty cheap in HK, maybe you just get another one while there and sell it when you go. Alternatively check out expat moving sales, you might be able to pick up a cheap one.

[hwblee]

Thanks... I bouthgt a set of Harman Kardon stereo a year ago and sort of emotionally attached to them... no universal model was available.

Just beware of the voltage difference. My husband brought our PC over from the US and didn't switch the voltage switch before turning it on. Poof - it's fried.

[lowlight]

And even when using a voltage converter, the frequency remains the same, so other sensetive instruments can't be used.

Just sell what you have if you're going long term. You'll probably find the same or better stuff here for a better price anyway

And it's probably not worth the hassle of hauling all that stuff around, even if it WAS universal voltage...

[HKgrrl]

Hi,


I'm bringing my PC over from the States - I can't afford to buy a new one. What voltage do I need to convert to?

Thanks!

[shri]

Check your PC and see if it supports 220Volts. If not, you'll need to get the power supply switched while you're here in HK.

FYI, most notebook powersupplies are universal.

[stylecode]

Which appliances should I bring???

Erm... i don't get it. 90% of all appliances are pretty much made in either China, Taiwan or Japan. Why don't people just sell it over their, in their home country, for it's stock or market value then repurchase them over here. It'll probably work out a whole lot cheaper and just think... you'll have less to import or carry.

OK, your a bit attached to the material things, but with the exchange rate difference wouldn't you profit from a sell in the US then a re-purchase in HK?

[KnowItAll]

>> probably work out a whole lot cheaper

Nah ... I still find a pretty large difference in prices on stuff like Plasma TVs. I've had my eyes on a DLP projection TV and its not available here (Samsung) at the price I could pick it up from Amazon.

Notebook / PC prices have just started dropping here.

The problem with HK is the expensive retail rent.

I routinely buy toys and lots of other stuff like Dockers etc, from outlet malls while on trips to the US.