Have a question about living in Hong Kong and you can't find the answer anywhere else in hkexpats.com? - then post it here and wait for it to be answered. The chances are it's a very sensible question that would help others as well as yourself.

Certainly not as good value as it used to be...but in the world of electrical (and electronic) goods there are still places to go and places to avoid. Ths forum gives the low-down on how to buy with peace of mind.

Hardware: Complete rigs down to motherboard, memory, video cards, CDC drives and monitors. Post your question for hkexpats technical gurus....go on....get the anoraks working !!! Software: Problems with windows (or is your virus checking software not doing the business. Here's the place to find reliable advice on how to get those bits and bytes singing in harmony. Gadgetware: iPods, MP3 Players, iPods, Digital Cameras, iPods, PDA's, iPods, Mobile Phones and of course.....iPods. Exchange your views and questions on this season' electronic fashion accessories to be seen with.

All things to do with accomodation living in HK... - The Peak vs Mid-Levels vs Shousson Hill vs Sai Kung. - Agents....are they all bad ? - Renting & Buying: How to negotiate, what to ask for and what to expect. - Serviced Apartments. For those that have just arrived, or are here for a short while. - Moving 'upstairs', across the island or across the world. It's a challenge and you need help.

Babies: A long way from home so you need kindred spirits to help you through.. Kids: Half-Term, Summer Holidays or simply a wet and windy (but not cold!!) weekend. What are the options....we're all in this together so let's share the intelligence. School: Whether it's your toddler going to a nursery or your teenager selecting his O-Levels. Luckily Hong Kong is full of VERY good education options so there is plenty to talk about. Pop in and get some education..

Western Dishes : A place to share western recipies that your helpers can use...even easier than Jamie Oliver !!!! Chinese Dishes: They look great in the recipe books and even better in the local restuarants....but how do you cook them? Asian Dishes: Asia is a food lover's paradise - Pad Thai, Singapore Noodles, Laksa, Beef Rendang, Tempura.... Ingredients: that one ingredient that all the recipes appear to need ? Ask where to find it here.... Food Delivery: It's been a long day and the fridge is empty !!! The hkexpats 'food delivery' forum is at hand to halp you find some emergency sustenance.

- Visas & Immigration: Work visas, ID cards, Spouses, PR, Lowu...a minefield - Tax: The easiest system in the world...once you understand it. - Transport: Planes, trains & automobiles......not forgetting trams, ferries (star as well as outlying islands), buses, MTR, taxis and of course those 'wonderful' light buses.

A place to discuss anything to do with health & fitness

Whether it's Indian, Chinese, Italian, French, American, Mexican or just a simple pizza...here is the place to share reviews on great grub and forgettable food.

Cool places to see or be seen........or simply a bar that serves a great pint at a sensible price. The choice is yours....but here is the place to hang out and dicuss.

Travel is often viewed as one of the most enjoyable benefits of living in HK (because of the multitude of exotic nearby locations) as well as one of the most frustrating (because of the lack of good quality travel agents). Here's the place to share views and experiences on regional holiday destinstions and the people that organised them for you.

What to arrange a beer or looking for someone to party with, here is the place to post.

....an album, a book, a film, a tv program

Got an announcement, well post it here.

the place to have a chat and meet people

politics, religion, relationships, sport....it's up to you

A laugh a day......

This is where the boys get together and......drink

This where the girls get together and have a good old natter

Got ideas to make the site better? Do you have opinions on forums that should be added, removed, re-organised ? Let us know and we will immediate implement your suggestions (unless we think it is really really stupid in which case we will create a new thread explaining why you are a complete idiot who comes up with pathetic ideas)

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