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Quote from: tonygal on March 02, 2015, 12:45:41 PM

I just returned, so I wanted to let you know how it went: Unfortunately I had to
cancel my trip to SZ, so I was only in HK. I had a hard time finding the Mi4. At
the official Xiaomi store, where they had various other phones for sale, I was
told that the Mi4 is not for sale in HK. Also fortress and other "trustable" retailers
didn't sell it.

I ended up buying it at the Wan Chai computer center, but I think the price
was not a particularly good one and reflected the fact that this is hard to get
in HK Cheesy

But now I have my phone and I must say it is a great piece of electronics,
I'm really happy with it

Congratulations!

I think XiaoMi note is the best design than XiaoMi4. Anyway glad you got your phone now and welcome back again!

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I just returned, so I wanted to let you know how it went: Unfortunately I had to
cancel my trip to SZ, so I was only in HK. I had a hard time finding the Mi4. At
the official Xiaomi store, where they had various other phones for sale, I was
told that the Mi4 is not for sale in HK. Also fortress and other "trustable" retailers
didn't sell it.

I ended up buying it at the Wan Chai computer center, but I think the price
was not a particularly good one and reflected the fact that this is hard to get
in HK Cheesy

But now I have my phone and I must say it is a great piece of electronics,
I'm really happy with it

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Quote from: tonygal on February 12, 2015, 03:30:38 PM

If my understanding is right, there are also xiaomi stores:
In HK http://www.ejinsight.com/20140829-first-xiaomi-hk-store-opens-in-kowloon-bay/
In Shenzhen http://www.jtgeek.net/xiaomi-shop-shenzhen/
(Although the latter seems a bit fishy..)

I'd love to order online, but I don't like the possibility that my package could have delays
and arrives when I'm back home at the other side of the planet. Also, I don't feel too
comfortable annoying my host with stuff like this..

Sure, SZ has a XiaoMi Store in Futian Area.
http://www.mi.com/c/xiaomizhijia/shenzhen.html

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If my understanding is right, there are also xiaomi stores:
In HK http://www.ejinsight.com/20140829-first-xiaomi-hk-store-opens-in-kowloon-bay/
In Shenzhen http://www.jtgeek.net/xiaomi-shop-shenzhen/
(Although the latter seems a bit fishy..)

I'd love to order online, but I don't like the possibility that my package could have delays
and arrives when I'm back home at the other side of the planet. Also, I don't feel too
comfortable annoying my host with stuff like this..

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Quote from: tonygal on February 11, 2015, 02:37:08 PM

I just checked out the MX4, but I don't like the design of the phone, to be honest.
The Mi4 is just really beautiful..

Another noob question: I heard that can be a real challenge to get genuine earphones
from Xiaomi. So do I need to worry about counterfeit cell phones also, or is it safe
to assume that if it looks like an Mi4 on the first sight it also is an Mi4? Cheesy

Yes, there are some counterfeit phones, fake Mi4 included.
For instance http://android.tgbus.com/xiaomi/wanji/506003.shtml (in Chinese)
What the webpage tells in general is that the fake ones are in many ways much inferior than the original one, while having almost identical appearence.
The safest way to get genuine Mi4 is through Official Website mi.com
Xiaomi's flagship store at tmall.com(Alibaba)：http://xiaomi.tmall.com/ is also considered to be trustable.

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I just checked out the MX4, but I don't like the design of the phone, to be honest.
The Mi4 is just really beautiful..

Another noob question: I heard that can be a real challenge to get genuine earphones
from Xiaomi. So do I need to worry about counterfeit cell phones also, or is it safe
to assume that if it looks like an Mi4 on the first sight it also is an Mi4? Cheesy

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Quote from: tonygal on February 11, 2015, 08:13:21 AM

Thanks, I´ll try this Hua Qiang Bei. I´m quite dedicated by now that I´ll grab an
Mi4. I played around with a friends Mi3 and it really makes a good impression.
Definitely a reasonable successor for my ageing iphone 4s Grin

Yeah, you can buy tons of good stuff there at reasonable price.
Mi4 is a decent performant phone. BTW Meizu MX4 is also an excellent choice.

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Thanks, I´ll try this Hua Qiang Bei. I´m quite dedicated by now that I´ll grab an
Mi4. I played around with a friends Mi3 and it really makes a good impression.
Definitely a reasonable successor for my ageing iphone 4s Grin

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Quote from: Wei H on February 04, 2015, 01:00:36 PM

Quote from: tonygal on February 04, 2015, 12:31:33 PM

Thanks guys.
I might also look for a new (android) cellphone, something like a
Xiaomi MI4, THL 5000, UMI Zero, Cubot Zorro
something like this.

Recommendations on where to buy?

iPhone6 ,Sony Xperia,Samsung Galaxy....

Buy on HK.

In sz, you should definitely go to Hua Qiang Bei （华强北）.

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Quote from: tonygal on February 04, 2015, 12:31:33 PM

Thanks guys.
I might also look for a new (android) cellphone, something like a
Xiaomi MI4, THL 5000, UMI Zero, Cubot Zorro
something like this.

Recommendations on where to buy?

You can buy from broadway or fortress in hk.

However, there is a buy only bitcoin atm in hk :(no registration needed)
Shop 322, 3/F, President Commercial Centre, 608 Nathan Road, Mongkok, HK (Chic 芝堡, 322 商店, 3樓, 總統商業大廈, 608 彌敦道, 旺角)

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Quote from: tonygal on February 04, 2015, 12:31:33 PM

Thanks guys.
I might also look for a new (android) cellphone, something like a
Xiaomi MI4, THL 5000, UMI Zero, Cubot Zorro
something like this.

Recommendations on where to buy?

iPhone6 ,Sony Xperia,Samsung Galaxy....

Buy on HK.

tonygal

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Thanks guys.
I might also look for a new (android) cellphone, something like a
Xiaomi MI4, THL 5000, UMI Zero, Cubot Zorro
something like this.

Recommendations on where to buy?

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welcome in China.

nextblast

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This site lists btc atms in China:

http://coinatmradar.com/country/44/bitcoin-atm-china/

One is available in SZ:

Genesis Coin Bitcoin ATM in Shenzhen at International Trust and Investment Building
Added on November 20, 2014

Address:
Room 1601, 16/F
1010 Hong Ling Central Rd.
Shenzhen 518008
China

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Thank you for all your answers! I'll certainly check out the adresses given by you, Saburocropper.

Quote from: asiabtc on January 25, 2015, 03:58:59 AM

welcome.
when you arrived, you join our local community happy hour party.

Could you point me to more details on this one? When and where will this take
place?

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Quote from: innocent93 on January 24, 2015, 01:30:07 AM

Welcome to the People's Republic of China

First of all,due to the policy limit , you will find Bitcoin is less active in ShenZhen than it's in HK, so HK is always your first choice.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Is there a bitcoin ATM in the area? (would be cool to avoid ATMs)

Yes , as I know , we got some ATM in HK, but none in shenzhen.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Are there opportunities to spend my BTC? Like: Restaurants, Bars, Shops?

Yes, there are snack stands and coffee houses in HK that accept Bitcoin! Or you can google "Hongkong Bitcoin'.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Are there any BTC-related events, like a local meetup where I can meet some folks?

Check here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=86.0
Or you can start a your own one.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Are there any particular shopping opportunities? (I'm not a dedicated miner, but as
a lot of companies/factories are located around Shenzhen, I might get weak and buy
a nice machine if it's much cheaper than in the west. Like an S5 or something. I might also
consider offers for used machines, but this is not the main focus of my question.)

You mean cellphone? cellphone or whatever is cheaper in HK, HK is a free port without taxes, you can buy whatever you want with a low price.
So,you wanna go shopping, the answer is absolutely HK!

HongKong and ShenZhen are magical cities! Enjoy your trip! Grin

There are one ATM is shenzhen as according to atm map, it is at Room 1601, 16/F International Trust and Investment Building, 1010 Hong Ling Central Road, Shenzhen, 518008 China.

and there are plenty of atm in HK too, one usually I go to is Bitfx at Unit 302, Austin Plaza, 83 Austin Rd, Jordan, Kowloon.

hopes it helps

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HongKong is a beautiful city, Just forget Bitcoin and enjoy your journey,get some fun!

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welcome.
when you arrived, you join our local community happy hour party.

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I think you will get all your questions answered from the reply above.

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Welcome to the People's Republic of China

First of all,due to the policy limit , you will find Bitcoin is less active in ShenZhen than it's in HK, so HK is always your first choice.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Is there a bitcoin ATM in the area? (would be cool to avoid ATMs)

Yes , as I know , we got some ATM in HK, but none in shenzhen.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Are there opportunities to spend my BTC? Like: Restaurants, Bars, Shops?

Yes, there are snack stands and coffee houses in HK that accept Bitcoin! Or you can google "Hongkong Bitcoin'.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Are there any BTC-related events, like a local meetup where I can meet some folks?

Check here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=86.0
Or you can start a your own one.

Quote from: tonygal on January 23, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

- Are there any particular shopping opportunities? (I'm not a dedicated miner, but as
a lot of companies/factories are located around Shenzhen, I might get weak and buy
a nice machine if it's much cheaper than in the west. Like an S5 or something. I might also
consider offers for used machines, but this is not the main focus of my question.)

You mean cellphone? cellphone or whatever is cheaper in HK, HK is a free port without taxes, you can buy whatever you want with a low price.
So,you wanna go shopping, the answer is absolutely HK!

HongKong and ShenZhen are magical cities! Enjoy your trip! Grin

tonygal

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Hi guys,
I hope you are not angry if I post here in english, but my chinese is a bit rusty I'd say Tongue

I'll be in HK/Shenzhen for a couple of days in february. Of course, I'm a bitcoin maniac so I
was wondering...
- Is there a bitcoin ATM in the area? (would be cool to avoid ATMs)
- Are there opportunities to spend my BTC? Like: Restaurants, Bars, Shops?
- Are there any BTC-related events, like a local meetup where I can meet some folks?
- Are there any particular shopping opportunities? (I'm not a dedicated miner, but as
a lot of companies/factories are located around Shenzhen, I might get weak and buy
a nice machine if it's much cheaper than in the west. Like an S5 or something. I might also
consider offers for used machines, but this is not the main focus of my question.)
Thanks in advance for your comments.

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