If I can't haul myself to Mongkok or Sham Shui Po, then its off to Wanchai I go for my electronic…read moreneeds. Situated on the second level in Southorn, the Computer Centre is right next to the B2 exit of the Wan Chai MTR. The setup is pretty simple; it is a maze of small shops that range from computer help to mobile repair to video games with an entrance / exit accessible only by escalators. The space is tight, with low ceilings and narrow hallways, which make this place somewhat claustrophobic especially when there are people crowding certain stores. My favorite time to come here is between 10-11am. Most of the shops are open and there is plenty of room to explore without the people rush. I've purchased mousepads, USB adapters, keyboards, camera memory, and basic electronics. Most of the things I've sought out can be purchased at any discount / flea market, but quality is a concern this is a good place to start. Every store has its own unique inventory, it never hurts to bargain and shop around. Always bring a smart phone with a picture of the desired item. It saves a lot of dialogue and keeps the shopping experience ideal. The prices aren't going to be as cheap as Kowloon, but it does the trick on short notice.

Full agreement with prior review. This is a geeked out computer paradise and we felt confident we…read morehad gone to the right place to seek help with a computer repair. My husband found this spot for we were seeking a computer laptop repair. This place is packed with vendors working in all things IT...computers, cell phones, video cameras, cameras, TV, etc. You name it they have it. Dozens of vendors. We were on the top floor, as noted as the "professional floor" and being helped by AA I.T. Sytem Limited for our laptop repair. There are many vendors and many businesses, this is simply the one we selected. Purchase or repair...this was a good place to go. We would go back.

The place is kind of like an actual Fortress in how confusing it is to get to the different tech…read moredepartments but it's really clean and well priced. Main thing that popped out at me was how NICE everyone was! I guess my expectations are low because Hong Kongers are supposed to be known as like the rudest people in the world. But I bought something and the guy went out of his way to help me unpack the wire and connect it when he really didn't need to at all.

Took a Gander at this place this is like Shim Lim Plaza in Singapore. An arcade dedicated to all…read morethings technology. This is quite pervasive in all urban centers in Asia. It is a great shelter from the heat as well

If you are in need of anything video game, this is the place to be. I stop by here every time I am…read morein HK. They have everything you could imagine for your gaming purposes. If you are looking for old systems, there will be a vendor here for it. Building your own, someone here will build one for you. Though things have changed since the last time I was here about 4 years ago. There were only about 75% of the vendors left here who are selling games, and gaming accessories. There was a whole downstairs underground level to the shopping center, however most of it was all computer components. There was also a huge thing about selling multicades here. For those who don't know, it's a unit with hundreds to thousands of games preload into a single unit. Many of them now are full sized control units which just needs to be plug and play. Beware if you are taking it back home to another country. Some of these units may violate some copyright laws. Also, the power supply may be different at home than what you have in HK, so buyer beware for both of those. Overall, still worth the visit. It still took us a good 2 hours to visit all the stalls, even with less vendors here. We still walked out of there with a bag full of games and vintage games (a couple of original game boy and a neo-geo game).

After hearing a few disturbing stories about the evil Hong Kong humidity destroying friends'…read moreleather shoes and handbags - in their apartments - I knew I needed a dehumidifier, stat. Also on the shopping list: a new TV as I've just moved into my new flat! Seeking a one-stop shopping experience, my online research suggested that I hit up Fortress in the Time Squares mall. Well I'm glad that I did my research prior to visiting the store because of course the eager sales associate tried to up-sell me on a larger-than-necessary TV. Look, my apartment measures 460 square feet so I knew that a 40-inch TV would be more than fine. When I asked him if they carried something in my price range, he said 'no'... and then I inquired about the off-brand model I had seen online. Ahhh, that! Something like a miracle, as all of a sudden he knew the what and where on the TV in question. I then perused the dehumidifier section, and a different sales associate tended to me there. I'm guessing there's different sales jurisdictions based on the product training the associates receive? About 10 minutes later, sales associate #1 was ringing me up and arranging the free delivery for the TV. Pro tips: + Do your research online, as the store is quite small and a good portion of the inventory resides in a New Territories warehouse. Know exactly what you want before arriving! + Pay for the installation if they offer it. I didn't and what should have been an easy assembly - connecting the TV to the stand - wasn't. The manual directions and diagrams were terribly unclear - and 4 of the 8 screws were missing. Pricing at Fortress isn't the most competitive, but I guess you're paying for the convenience of one-stop shopping.

I purchased a dehumidifier​ online. Price was good, process was easy, even using mainland union…read morepay card. Arranged to pick up at the store. Big mistake. Got to the store, and they looked at me like I was some sort of alien (I am). The pickup process was extremely difficult. They wanted a printout of the receipt, and I don't have a printer. Never again.

Like the Sam & Co a few shops down the road, this computer accessories shop is a rare breed in…read moreCentral. There used to be a shop on Shelly Street, and while it is virtually monopoly at Soho, it still shut down and replaced by a property agency shop. So yeah that tells you how hard the small businesses to survive here. It's not your average "phone cases", USB cables, battery chargers, etc low-end low-tech shops. It sells serious stuff just like what you'd get from Wan Chai Computer Centre. I was here a couple of times asking for some very specific items - And they always have them. The staff are not super geeky, but they know their stuff, or are at least helpful enough to check for you. I have yet bought any major items here (computers, monitors, etc) but they do have guarantee of 7 days return policy with the original package. I do feel like they are marginally pricier than Wan Chai, but it does justify my trip to Wan Chai just to buy something. So I'll stick with here as my go-to shop for day to day computer accessories.

As a tourist in town from the US, this place was a lifesaver as I found myself needing two power…read moreplug adapters and a micro SD card reader for my camera. They have any electronics and phone accessory you can think of.