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post #31 of 53
1/27/08 at 8:30pm
hong kong reminded me of times square in ny last time i was there. lots of bright lights, stores. food was pretty good too
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post #32 of 53
2/7/08 at 2:09am
For the HK'ers -- is it possible to get a prepaid SIM card that has a (GPRS?) data plan? For short trips I use to just get or recharge an Orange prepaid sim card for voice. But would be nice if I can get data for a laptop.

Related question -- what would be a good phone for use as GPRS modem, or should I try to get a PC Card?
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post #33 of 53
9/27/08 at 9:56am
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Well moved in about two weeks ago. Bloody humidity is about my only complaint but I can deal with it. The temperatures are reminiscent of Georgia so it isn't something I haven't seen before. It's not as crowded as I was expecting, a lot of people but nothing insane. Only thing that bothers me besides the humidity is that only a few restaurants that I have seen have English so my dining options are very limited. Now I need to find stuff to do while I'm here. Would be nice to find a decent pub with some good Bavarian beers (mmmmm.... Franciskaner Radler...).
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post #34 of 53
9/27/08 at 10:02am
I'm from Hong Kong, and I go back every year.

All I can say is, prepare to have your wallet blown open due to how cheap stuff is in Hong Kong. Its why I don't spend much in Australia, than go back to Hong Kong for one big spending spree (Head-fi monthly spendings don't count).

Another thing is that you may gain some weight in HK, since food is a) Cheap, b) plentiful and c) lots of variety.

Lots of foreigners seem to love Hong Kong, so yeah. Just make sure when you go shopping you go with a local, otherwise they'll try and rip you off since you're a "tourist".

If you want to go Audio shopping, there are 2 places I recommend:
1) http://www.mingo-hmw.com/
2) http://www.headphonehk.com/

Hope you enjoy HK! Post some pics!
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post #35 of 53
9/27/08 at 10:28am
Welcome!

Humidity gets worse in spring! It is already bearable now. Actually some of the local noodle shops do have English translations of the menu - just ask.

Mingo recently opened a retail outlet in Wanchai Computer Mall (I read in a local PC weekly mag) - but Mingo's prices tend to be higher than others.

As for crowded, if does get mad on weekend afternoons in Causeway Bay and Mong Kok. Also large crowds prior to Christmas.
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post #36 of 53
9/27/08 at 10:31am
Ah, didn't realize Mingo opened a new store.

True, their prices tend to be a tad higher, but the good customer service is worth it in my opinion, especially if something goes wrong...
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post #37 of 53
9/27/08 at 1:21pm
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Yeah I already know I've overpaid for a few things. But I don't mind too much about it, it's cheaper than what I was paying for equivalent products/services in the US and I am making as much money here as I did back in the States so everything is pretty much a relative bargain. I just chalk it up to not having to deal with the hassle of bartering with people who can't understand me.
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post #38 of 53
9/27/08 at 2:01pm
Have you seen any of those lovely HK actresses ?
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post #39 of 53
9/27/08 at 8:08pm
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Originally Posted by Jubei View Post
Welcome!

Humidity gets worse in spring! It is already bearable now. Actually some of the local noodle shops do have English translations of the menu - just ask.

Mingo recently opened a retail outlet in Wanchai Computer Mall (I read in a local PC weekly mag) - but Mingo's prices tend to be higher than others.

As for crowded, if does get mad on weekend afternoons in Causeway Bay and Mong Kok. Also large crowds prior to Christmas.
Really?! I've been away from the Mingo forums for too long...
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post #40 of 53
9/27/08 at 8:53pm
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Have you seen any of those lovely HK actresses ?
most of the current ones are not what I'd call lovely at all.....
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post #41 of 53
9/27/08 at 11:04pm
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Have you seen any of those lovely HK actresses ?
This species is extinct.
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post #42 of 53
9/27/08 at 11:05pm
Exactly. These days, any girl willing to wear as little as possible will get on the television.
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post #43 of 53
9/27/08 at 11:21pm
^ fine by me.
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post #44 of 53
9/28/08 at 12:19am
Did you mean those involved in the scandal early this year ?
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post #45 of 53
9/28/08 at 12:25am
Not just those. If you keep in touch with HK media (which I don't do much), you'll notice just how ugly the current ones are.

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^ fine by me.
Not when they look like pigs.
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