What kind of cool things are available in Singapore? (Especially gadgets, electronics, Computer stuff, etc...)

• Friend going to Singapore next week - offeing to buy a few gifts. I don't know what is available there - what items are cheap or expensive, what Singapore is famous for. Can somebody let me know? Thanks. By the way, I LOVE gadgets, electronics, computer stuff, cameras, iPods, etc... Is all that stuff there?

• Answer:

  For all electronic gadgets and computer stuff, you can try Funan shopping centre (located near City Hall MRT station) for quality goods or Sim Lim Square (located between Little India or bugis MRT station) for bargain stuff. One trick is to really know your stuff well before going to these 2 places if not you will be ended up as a carrot (deliciously chop and strew) and always ask for a discount especially in Sim Lim Square. You might want to consider comparing a few shops before deciding on your purchases -the prices of the shops might vary a lot so going to one shop might be expensive while another might be cheap. Also know what is in the package of the gadget so the black shop there won't be selling you "spare" parts that is suppose to be in the package. I worked there (Sim Lim Sq) for 1 weekend and I can tell you some salesman (for their own commission) are willing to sell very expensive to foreigners who don't talk for discount.