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Sim Lim Square: The cheapest computer and electronics goods here
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  • By sgcheongster on May 12, 2004
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  • Sim Lim Square - Singapore
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    I do not know why many tourists want to go to Funan to buy their computer or digital products when Sim Lim Square is offering computer and digital products at a much cheaper price and has a wider range of products to choose from. Located near Bugis MRT, you have to walk about 10minutes from Bugis MRT to reach there. A brief description is to walk up the left escalator of Bugis and head toward the end of shop houses until you reach MacDonald. Walk straight past FU LU SHOU Complex then past Albert Complex till you reach a overhead bridge and the building on the other side of the bridge is Sim Lim Square. View the map here. If you are still confused, ask around as Singaporean are most willing to help tourists find their way. The first and second floor of Sim Lim Square sell mostly digital products such as mp3 players and cameras while the third, fourth, fifth level all sell computer hardware products. If you are buying digital products on the first and second floors, do not buy on impulse at shop who does not price their items as some shops there are set up specially to rip tourists' money. Ask around a few shops first as they may offer even cheaper price. Shops with the CaseTrust certificate are usually more trust-worthy. For the third, fourth, fifth floor shops selling computer hardware, all the products are priced and displayed outside. Most shops in Sim Lim Square accept major credit cards and there are also money-changers there.

    Digital camera,MP3 player,discman, computer hardware,laptop,

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road

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    Sim Lim Square: How to buy a camera in Singapore
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  • Updated By knerten on September 6, 2005
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  • Step 0:
    Do your homework before you go to S'pore. Find out what camera you want. If you have settled for a brand/model (or a couple of options) in advance things are easier then when you have to decide on the spot. Find out how much you would have to spend at home for your cam incl. accessories.
    Step 1:
    Go to Mustafa's in Little India. It's a discount store and this will give you a benchmark for negotiating the price when you go to Sim Lim Square or anywhere else to buy your camera.
    Step 2:
    The first 2 floors on Sim Lim Square seem to have the most photo shops. Take your time to walk around and inquire about prices. Don't be lured into buying something you don't want because you're offered a special price just for you my friend. Walk away if it's too expensive vis-a-vis Mustafas. You WILL find a better price, trust me. Don't be intimidated by grumpy sellers when you walk away. It just the way they are.
    Step 3:
    If you have found the model you want at a price that is acceptable, ask them to throw in extra memory card, dual-voltage charger, camera bag, tripod and other items. Name your price and put the cash down as a teaser. Seeing cash usually works well.
    Make sure you get an international warranty.

    I bought an 128 MB card for 60 dollars at Sim Lim. Later that day, I found an 256 MB card for 90 dollars (opening price) at the People's Park Complex in Chinatown. I didn't bother to haggle the price down, and I already had my 128 MB, so I didn't buy, but I'm sure I could have brought it down to 75. Just to let you know...

    On my latest visit in April 2005 I noticed that they had a stand on the ground floor where you could claim your GST refund. Smart!

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road

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    Sim Lim Square: Sim Lim Square
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  • By diageva on November 28, 2003
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  • A hole building full of electronic, incredible for me. I pick up some prices. (october 2003)
    Aspire T100-26CW $1,299 ACER
    Aspire T300-265BF $1,599 ACER
    Sony Memorycard 256 $165,00

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Bugis MRT

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    Sim Lim Square: Careful When Shopping in Sim Lim
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  • By deha on May 7, 2004
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  • one whole building full of computer and electronic goods, what more should i say?

    used to be a good place for buying electronics (audio, cameras, etc). That was 15 years ago (early 90s) when i was a student here. Nowadays you are better off going to Mustafa dept. store in Little India, not far from here. Computers may still be a good deal (remember bargain, bargain, bargain...) However cameras are not that cheap, even after you bargain. Some bad experiences from friends as well, you never know if you are getting a new one or a used one put in a new box

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road
  • Website: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~maxxum/simlim.html

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  • By bryINpoland on January 12, 2006
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  • Sim Lim Square. Completely Electronics - Singapore
    Sim Lim Square. Completely
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    Sim Lim Square is a must if shopping for electronics in Singapore. Though there are no shortage of places to shop for electronics in Singapore, being that there is a electronic or IT mall on almost every corner. Sim Lim Square easily stands out above the rest when it comes to competitive prices. 6 floors of electronics and IT outlets vying for your attention and your dollar. It is expected of you to bargain!

    Remember to shop around at Sim Lim Square. Dont be affraid to ask for a price of an item, and then walk into the next outlet and tell them what the neighbor shop is offering. Also paying with cash instead of credit can effect your price. Last but not least, be aware that certain warranties on electronics may be annulled depending on the outlet. Dont take for granted that just becuase the dealer says it's covered, that it will be.

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road
  • Website: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~maxxum/simlim.html

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    Sim Lim Square: A place with lots of electronics
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  • By redhotwax on August 4, 2006
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    Contrary to what some people may have you believe; this is NOT a bargain basement for electronics. If you want to get a great deal, it's possible, but you need to hunt and negotiate hard! The shopkeepers can tell whether you're a local or tourist, so try to act as nonchalant as possible to stand a chance.

    That being said though, this is one of my favorite malls for electronics in Singapore. It's kept its authenticity when malls like Funan have sold out to chainstores, this place has kept its personal touch with literally hundreds of small shops. Remember the higher you go, the bigger chance you'll have at finding a bargain and possibilities to haggle are much better there. Try to avoid the 'larger' shops and try to get a good deal in a smaller shop. Avoid the aggressive touts lingering in front of some shops. And most importantly: compare and compare! Don't buy your goods right away, take the time to look around.

    Electronics.

    Less than at downtown shopping centres, but don't expect to get things dirtcheap.

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road
  • Website: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~maxxum/simlim.html

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    Sim Lim Square: Sim Lim Square - electronics goods and computers
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  • By phil_uk_net on January 8, 2003
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    Sim Lim Square is another huge shopping complex in Singapore that deals in electronics goods. This one however has more computer equipment than the others that seem to focus on camera equipment.
    There are 6 floors of shops selling all types of equipment from brand new state-of-the-art desktops to old 166Mhz used laptops.
    Prices of course are negotiable and haggling is expected.

    Computers and peripheral equipment.

    Check prices and exchange rates carefully and haggle to ensure you are being given the best price. Just because it is Singapore doesn't mean you will be getting the best price. Indeed, if you are coming from the US then prices will probably be quite a lot more than you pay at home.
    Ensure that an international warranty is included in case of problems and make sure that the piece of equipment will function correctly in your home country.

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: On the corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road, quite near the Little India area.
  • Website: web.singnet.com.sg/~maxxum/simlim.html

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    Sim Lim Square: Grunts and gruffness
  • By jensl on February 6, 2006
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  • Steer clear of Hi-Vee Trading on the ground floor of Sim Lim Square. The salesmen are pushy and expect you to buy a wide angle lense with every purchase.Service is bad as I am trying to get a replacement warranty card for the Panasonic FZ-30 camera I bought, which died just one month after purchase. If you have to go there and buy something check everything before you leave as I had an SD card go missing after buying my camera.
    The computer shops in the higher levels are staffed by people who do not know anything about what they are selling or just don't understand. My advice is shop at home! Sure it might cost 10-25% more but at least you will have peace of mind if something goes wrong.

  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road
  • Website: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~maxxum/simlim.html

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    Sim Lim Square: Sim Lim Square Trick
  • By Viviantan on September 27, 2006
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  • A lot of distributors or wholesales are actually located in shops further within Sim Lim Square, ie. not around the escalator. If you are planning to buy in bulk, it's best to haggle there than at the front part. This is usually the case for ink cartridge, ipod, ipod cases, mobile phone, mobile phone cases distributors.

    So, do your homework when you visit Sim Lim Square. Make sure you explore thoroughly.. that is of cos if you have time to spare. If not, don't bother. Just get it from any shop that is convenient.

    Ink cartridges, toners, phones, mp3 cases, mobile case or pouches

    Start from $4, if you look hard.

  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road
  • Website: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~maxxum/simlim.html

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    Sim Lim Square: good price and service shop in Sim Lim Square
  • By chinachina on August 5, 2006
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  • this one of the few shop in Sim Lim that have the good price and the good service. They are all so friendly and the things i buy never give me any problem. I recomend this shop Papilion at #02-12 for this especially if you need the electronic and audio product especially the MP4 and the portable dvd players with the lcd tv screen.

  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Phone: +65-63379163
  • Directions: Corner of Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road
  • Website: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~maxxum/simlim.html

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