In its current incarnation as V-Mall, this place still manages to retain the charm (at least, for…read moregadget lovers such as me) of its past life as Virra Mall. Yes, there are places to buy appliances, furniture and authentic shoes. Agreed, you can purchase toys and collectibles, and get your hair cut. Those options notwithstanding, personal electronics are inarguably the focus here. The plethora of gadget shops that occupy half of the space on the third floor are the best reason to visit V-Mall. You'll find pretty much anything you want, from the latest and greatest devices to computer parts and everything in between. Unlike the tiangge area, bargaining is not always a sure thing but feel free to try, especially if you're purchasing a lot of items from one store. Most things sold here are as brand-new as they claim, although caveat emptor should still remain your motto while shopping. Keep your receipts for warranty purposes! If you get hungry, the food court is opposite the gadget side. The selection is typical, for the most part, although there is a Sbarro's outlet in case you don't mind spending a little more for higher-quality dishes. To the side of the food court is Beyond the Box, which has an excellent selection of Apple devices and accessories. Prices here are pretty good, too.

Before there was V-Mall, it was once called Virra Mall! Virra Mall was THE go for gadgets and…read morecomputers, second-hand gadgets, games for gameboys or PS1/PS2, branded and imported clothes. You name it, they had it! Sadly, after how many fires, they had to close it down for a few years. Then, from the ashes, Greenhills rebuilt and renamed it to V-Mall! Everyone goes to the Tiangges in the GH shopping center for the cheap electronics. But, the problem is that you don't know if those are real, fake or second-hand. That's why, if I am in need of a new gadget or need something fixed, I go to V-Mall. Most of the kiosks on the third floor are of legit electronic dealerships. They not only offer monthly installments, you also get a one year warranty. The second floor has a few clothes shops, toy shops, an appliance center and a furniture store. If you look at it as a whole, it's a fairly small mall. But, the kiosks here are places that people go to for specific services and needs. For me, apart from the gadgets, I go here for the foodcourt. :P Nothing fancy about the foodcourt. It's actually a good place to just sit, eat merienda then wait for meet-ups with friends. V-Mall isn't like how I remembered it as a kid. I'm still happy though that it's still around and still has it's charm! :)

I go to Octagon when I want to browse through computer equipment without anyone bothering me. Since…read moreit's such a large store and feels closer to a grocery than a computer shop, you can wander the aisles without some nosy salesperson constantly tailing you or pushing products in your face. Of course, they have all the basics around. Laptops and desktops, bags and cases, mice and peripherals. They're also one of the few shops in the SM Cyberzone that has computer components and spare parts - perfect for when you work in Ortigas and your laptop suddenly breaks down (this has actually happened to me). With the size of the store, the odds of you finding what you need are slightly higher than the smaller stores; and if you're lucky, they will have more than one brand for that product. They may not be the cheapest in Megamall, but they are the most convenient.

I have a laptop for replacement and the day after, they gave me a new unit. Kudos to the management…read moreand their care for the customer in Octagon megamall!

The place to go to high end portable audio and high end headphones. Very courteous and…read moreknowledgeable staff; will not sell you what you are not looking for! Wide selection of high end headphone brands. Came here to try before I buy; I didn't feel rushed to make a decision and was able to pick out the headphone/DAC usb amp combination that sounded the best for me and my budget. A nice plus was that the staff directed me to where I can get great flac files of the music genre I listen to.

*Note: This is a 4.5 Star review…read more SM Cyberzone is the place to go for ALL your techie needs! Yes, there is Greenhills but, for the legit tech support services and products on warranty, you should go here. They usually have the latest phones, laptops, digital cameras, gaming consoles, PC components and tech accessories. If not, you can always order it ahead of time and make a reservation. The reason I love SM Cyberzone is that it is located inside a mall and they are open til late. Depending on what product you plan to buy or the service that you need, the prices per store is relatively the same price. You can still haggle and, of course, requests for extras like accessories or freebies (like SD Cards or USBs). Unlike other techie kiosks, you can pay using credit cards here and they also offer installment packages. Very convenient! I usually go here to have my laptops fixed or to buy a cheap accessory for my gadgets. Plus, I just like going around to see the latest gadgets to touch and try them out (LOL!). Depending which store you choose, the staff are well-informed about the gadgets. So, they will be there to help you decide whether to buy or not. Lastly, it is one of the best places to shop because many stores offer deals and promotions at the end of the month and most especially during the Christmas season. So, if you're a gadget lover like me, give this place a visit one time. Less stressful than GH for sure :)

I find that I cannot go to Megamall without dropping by the Cyberzone, just because it's so much…read morefun. As the tech area of one of the biggest malls in the metro, most of the big tech brands have a home there. Just about every bit of consumer tech is present there: mobiles, personal computing and photography are ready and waiting to be explored. Own brand laptops and desktops from Acer, Lenovo, Asus, and Apple all have wares for the computer savvy. Canon PH and Camerahaus provide eye candy for shutterbugs. Smart, Globe and Sun all have their own stores, as well as Samsung and Sony Mobile should you want to buy something without a postpaid plan. For a bit of local flavor, MyPhone and Cherry Mobile also have prominent stalls. Music lovers also have the JBL Concept Store, and a Sennheiser stall in the middle. This doesn't even account for the other stores selling accessories, peripherals, and a plethora of other items. And naturally, it has a CDR King. Because everyone needs to visit CDR King once in a while.

A few weeks ago, I decided to replace my dying D80 with a new camera. It was about time as my old…read moreone was an octogenarian in camera years (8 years in human years), so I decided to hop on over to V-Mall to score some new gear. At first I allotted two hours to canvas, compare prices, and squeeze between unruly tiangge shoppers to get from one store to the next, but apparently, Pixel Pro is so good at selling cameras that they've basically run everyone else out of business. It's hard not to when you're one of the first stores to get new models and have a good stock of every lens and accessory a person could want. They even sell bags, fancy holsters and tripods; basically a one stop shop to become an aspiring photographer. The people on staff are surprisingly knowledgeable and won't rush you to make a purchase, just make sure you've got cash so you don't have to pay for that annoying credit card surcharge.

The pace with which technology advances is getting crazy. Back when I was in high school and…read morecollege, phones took around 3 to 5 years to become obsolete and unusable. Now phones barely last 2 years before their cases crumble or their batteries die. Laptops no longer last as long as well, though perhaps I'm just being spoiled with my demands on my gear. However all those electronics don't need to just pile up at home since there's one convenient place to get rid of them. The second floor in Greenhills' tiangge area buys and sells used electronics, and it's pretty much the only trustworthy place to make a scrap sale. I've sold laptops and phones here before, and while the prices aren't great--you'd be lucky to recoup 25% after 2 years--it's better than nothing. Just make sure to be firm in your haggling since they will lowball you.

Admittedly I am not a tech sort of person, and most of my limited tech knowledge has come from…read morewatching youtube reviews of possible phone options and scouring web forums looking for tech help whenever my ancient netbook is having yet another problem. But when even Google can't do anything for me, I have to go somewhere for help. And thus, to Greenhills I go. Why Greenhills, you ask, when I can go to a proper shop to have my laptop fixed? Well, two reasons: a) I am a total cheapo and Greenhills offers cheap solutions and b) the dudes in Greenhills, surprisingly enough, really know their stuff. Just present one of them with your device, tell its ails, and they'll figure it out from there. Sometimes you can even haggle a bit for the price of their repair. It's less trustworthy than going to an official shop, of course, but it's a relatively quick and cheaper solution, so it's up to your if you're willing to take the risk.

This tiny gadget and accessories shop is just wedged in one corner of Regis Center but make sure…read moreyou don't just go past it! Have a look around! They offer some really nice Apple accessories for your iphones, macs, and ipads, and they also sell other gadgets like speakers, headsets, powerbanks, and cameras. They have so many things for such a small shop! What's nice is most of the items are stylish, design-centric, one of a kind items, the type you'd see in specialty hobby/accessory stores. They have this particular micro-cam there that's a great GoPro alternative, available for a fraction of the price! Everything at Loop is actually sold at prices cheaper than SRP at malls and other gadget stores, but they still sell legit, original items. It's an authorized Apple retailer too so you can actually buy macbooks and ipads themselves there at a discount. They also offer shipping in and outside of Metro Manila!