tv, computers, appliances in Singapore

[kiras]

We're not in Singapore yet however wondering if anyone can help with a couple of basics:
1) Should we leave TVs, Computers and appliances behind in the USA? Can you purchase adapters?
2) Is there a marketplace for TVs and appliances from perhaps expats leaving Singapore?

[Burbage]

I'd recommend leaving your electronic gear at home. Most electronic gear here is very reasonably priced, built for the tropics and is suited to the 220volt power supply here.

If you have items that can be switched between 110 and 220 (or 240 works 99% of the time) volts then you can consider bringing those. All the others will require a step-up transformer.

[expat1]

I second Burbage's advice, leave most at home and buy here.  New stuff is reasonably priced and yes, if you want, you can buy used from people leaving.  The American Club has a bulletin board with lots of stuff posted on it.  Just drop in there when you get here and they will show you the board.

[Fat Bob]

TV's and vids, well, they use PAL I out here, and the US is on NTSC. So unless your TV is multiregion, then I don't think you would see much.

(There are ways of getting around this, but with the voltage problem on top then you might as well just rent/buy one or get your landlord to get one as part of the agreement).

[Burbage]

Another thought. You can have the power pack in your PC changed pretty easily over here. That's one of the great things about PC's. Dunno if you can do it so easily with a Mac. And your monitor and other peripherals aren't so easy either.

[SkidMark]

I brought my PC from the states, and just flicked a switch on the back from 110-220v. Worked fine. If your unit doesnt have a switch, then conversion is dead easy, as already said. I also brought in my monitor about 1.5 yrs old now) and it made the voltage switch automatically. Im guessing that most newer monitors are like this - check on the back that it says 110-220 volts, and you'll be fine. TV and hi-fi gear: forget it. Kitchen gadgets: forget it. Lamps (see other thread): fine.

[Rob]

Mac's of course are more advanced and have auto switching 110/240v power supplies (god I hope I am right about that )