Need Help Buying a Laptop in Guangzhou
Hi, I will be starting university this September in Guangzhou and was planning to buy a laptop after coming there but there are a few things I wanted to ask, would be really grateful if anyone could help me out:
I am looking at the options online on JD, but I was wondering if buying it in an in person store would be a good idea as I'm hoping they would help me reinstall Windows so I can use the English version. Do most stores help you with all this if you go in-person? Also would the prices at the physical stores be higher than online( assuming no discounts on online platforms)? Also, should I only go to the brand's official store or is going to non official electronics shop also OK?
I found that the Chinese brands like Mechrevo are a lot cheaper compared to the well known brands. When I did a little bit of searching online, I found that the major complaint relating to these brands is their after sales services like repairs but since I will be living in Guangzhou, that shouldn't be a big issue right? Is there anything else I should be aware about while buying these laptops?
Regarding the national subsidy, as long as I have a residence permit I should be fine right? Or is it only available to people with Chinese ID card?
This is a bit subjective but I wanted to ask if anyone has any recommendations for a laptop around 6k-10k RMB, a gaming laptop that doesn't make too much noise, I know the two ends of the budget are widely apart and the requirements are too vague, I'm just trying to gauge if there is any laptop that is just a lot better and gives better value in it's price range compared to the rest.