I went to Mong Kok and got the following information from PCCW Sunday and Vodaphone. The saleswoman at PCCW suggested I buy a SIM card and HK compatible phone. She said if I wanted to take the phone back to NYC I should get a Triband and if not just get something like the Nokia 1600. My use is for job search purposes as I might change serviced apts and want a somewhat permanent number for people to reach me. Any comments on these deals (if they are deals). Realative to US prices seem reasonable. Do they normally charge to install the SIM card? Am thinking if I no longer need the phone can sell it for 1/2 price so the capital outlay for job search wont be too much. Thank you!
HKD$
PCCW:
SIM Card 400 Mins HKD$48
Sony Erricson J100 580
Nokia 1600 588
Motorola C139 499
Triband
Nokia 6020 HKD$998
Sony Erricson K310i 998
Vodaphone:
Samsung X208 HKD$1080
Sony Erricson K510 1380