| Where's the best place to get electronics in | | | | owners. Well, its because Sim Lim Square is best |
| Singapore? | | | | known for its computer components - not consumer |
| Well, take a guess. It's not Orchard Road. It's not | | | | electronics. |
| Chinatown. Its definitely not Sentosa. Its not even | | | | You'll see this once you get to Level 3, 4 and 5. These |
| Funan Centre (if some tourist guide has been telling | | | | levels are chockfull of computer parts. We're talking |
| you that). | | | | about computer CPUs, motherboard, graphic cards, |
| If you're in the know, then the absolute best place to | | | | hard drives, CD-ROM drives, DVD drives and custom |
| buy electronics in Singapore has got to be Sim Lim | | | | built computers. There is nothing in a computer that |
| Square. This amazing place stocks everything you can | | | | you cannot find in Sim Lim Square. Period. |
| image in the world of technology - digital cameras, | | | | I usually buy my computers form a good shop on |
| camcorders, computers, motherboards, graphics cards | | | | Level 3 called Fuwell. This place is usually crowded, but |
| iPods, memory cards - the list goes on and on. | | | | its prices are very reasonable. Moreover I find the |
| 1. How To Get There | | | | staff friendly and they have a huge variety of |
| How do you get there? Simple. Just hop into any cab, | | | | products. Looking for a portable hard drive? This is the |
| tell the driver 'Sim Lim Square' and he or she will | | | | shop to visit. Looking for a DVD writer or a graphics |
| straightaway give you a knowing look and drive you | | | | card? Fuwell is the place to go. |
| there. I wouldn't recommend going by bus or MRT | | | | 4. Buying Computer Software |
| because the roads around the place can be pretty | | | | There are many other shops around that are good. Of |
| crowded. | | | | particular mention is the Software Discount Store, |
| 2. Consumer Electronics | | | | where you can find lots of computer software titles |
| Upon entering Sim Lim Square on the first level, you will | | | | and PC games. If you're looking for Xbox or console |
| be greeted by a plethora of consumer electronics | | | | games, Sim Lim Square isn't really the place. Sim Lim |
| stores. These sell camcorders, digital cameras, TVs | | | | Square is more for PC games. Another thing - don't |
| and the like. I'd be careful if you shop around this floor | | | | expect to find pirated versions of computer software |
| thought. I do know of some unscrupulous shops on this | | | | here - the authorities have raided Sim Lim Square |
| floor, especially those selling TVs. So if you're smart, | | | | repeatedly a few years back and now shops are all |
| you'd want to head up to the higher levels and do | | | | gone. |
| more shopping around before you make a definite | | | | Conclusion |
| purchase. | | | | And that's it! If you ever need to buy computer related |
| Up on level 2, there are more consumer electronics | | | | goods, Sim Lim Square is the place to go. Its pretty |
| shops. Again, these sell all those camcorders, digital | | | | near town, and it stocks many good bargains. Another |
| camera and TVs. I'm not sure about the reliability of | | | | place you an consider is Funan Centre - it also sells |
| these shops - again, its best to shop around. | | | | many computer related items. However, do prepare to |
| 3. Buying Computer Hardware | | | | pay slightly more there as Funan centre is generally |
| You may wonder why I even recommend Sim Lim | | | | considered to be a higher end computer mall. Happy |
| Square if the first two levels have 'suspicious' shop | | | | shopping! |