Hong Kong: Apple Store

A part of my itinerary here in Hong Kong was to buy an iPod touch since I lost mine back at home and I still dont't know where I missed placed it. I knew that buying here from Apple is cheaper by 5 thousan pesos compared to Philippine stores. There are only three official Apple shops here in Hong Kong, one is at the Festive Walk, another is located at the Causeway Bay and the third one is here at the ifc mall near the Central and Hong Kong MTR.

The ifc mall was hidden through the buildings surrounding it, good thing that I asked some security from the MTR to where the mall is located.

The shop was located at the back of the mall, almost near the sea view already but had a good and spacious spot.

Upon entering, you'll be welcomed by their friendly and so accommodating staff dressed in red shirts because of the holiday season. Not only locals visit their shop, there were also a handful of foreigners who are also buying here for a cheaper deal. Their space is spacious enough that they also have a second floor for which they held their product tutorials and products accessories.

I was also amazed when I already had decided on what will get because they only check the availability of the products through their iPhones and while paying, details were also entered on their modified iPhone, then the receipt just came out of the printer and then the purchased is done instantly.

I was torn between the red iPod touch which is already the 5th generation iPod and the new iPad with Retina Display. I liked the iPod touch because of its size and color but I also wanted the iPad for the wider screen.

First, I bought this 64gb limited edition red 5th generation iPod touch for only around PhP 17,000.00 (estimated HKD to PHP), which is PhP 5,000.00 cheaper if I bought this in the Philippines.

I was supposed to be satisfied with what I already bought but my brother wants to buy the same unit that I bought so I decided to get an iPad instead and gave the iPod touch that I already bought to my brother. I got the 32gb iPad with Retina Display for around PhP 21,000.00 (estimated HKD to PHP), cheaper again by PhP 5,000.00 compared to their price in the Philippines.

I paid those products using my credit card. I was planning to have it through an installment basis but the only card they accept for installment was HSBC. I saved PhP 10,000.00 for the two items and I'm planning to go back here soon for their next products in line! c",)