Disclaimer: This information is put together to help others moving to Chongqing. This document is a compilation of information gathered from other expats based on their experiences. It by no means is intended to be the gospel but to provide some background information to hopefully make your transition smoother. Chongqing is a rapidly changing city so this document is a living document that may need to be updated as Chongqing and China grow and change. Please forward any updates, recommendations and/or corrections to Deborah Brown, grosseilebrown2@aol.com.
· Entertainment
· Satellite TV – Satallite TV is available in China, but providers and Channel offerings are somewhat limited. Relocation Company should be able to tell you what is available.
For those that need HD and American-based programs, DISH satellite is available. The cost is significantly higher than other options, around 6-7K RMB for the first time. By adding a hard drive to the DISH receiver via USB, you can have full DVR capability. This is very useful to record games/shows that you cannot watch in real time.
· Slingbox - A Slingbox makes it easy to watch and control your NA home TV from virtually anywhere, anytime on your laptop, tablet, smartphone or connected device. This will allow you to watch local US channels you can’t access from China. Slingbox devices can be purchased at Best Buy or Online. Basically you need the box, cable/Satellite and internet to set it up while you are in the US, then you can watch streamed video here in China via your laptop or Tablet. For more info visit this website. ( http://www.slingbox.com/go/slingbox). Note: The Steaming video here in Chongqing tends to spool due to the slower internet speed available here in Chongqing. The degree of spooling is very dependent on internet usage/time a day.
· Other Streaming Video Options include:
· DVDs… DVDs can be purchased in China very cheaply, but you will need to make sure you have a DVD player that can play the DVDs procured in China. Not all NA DVD players will play the China produced DVDs. If you bringing any DVD movies make sure you have a North American DVD player because the system is different (NTSC in North American versus PAL in China). There are some DVD players available in China that can accommodate both NA DVDs and China DVDs, but you need to confirm before your purchase one. Best to take both types of DVDs with you shopping and request them to play both to confirm the player you purchase will accommodate both.
· Other Devices/Equipment
· For any big piece of equipment like a treadmill for example, it is good to know the service support available in Chongqing area. Many NA products cannot be readily serviced in China due to warranty coverage, lack of technical expertise and/or device has region/NA specific software and/or hardware. Need to contact the manufacturer to understand serviceability of devices and equipment here in Chongqing, China.
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