What's the MAC dealer Hierarchy in Manila???

[manilaman2001]

Can someone please outline the dealer hierarchy in Manila? Who's the main distributor in the Philippines? Who are the authorized dealers? Who's the parallel importer?

Since DPSI closed down, and Apple Philippines short live stint, would there be a company considered to have led the pack for MAC?

Dunno if there's a thread similar to this.

APPLE CENTER, LMK, YNZAL, ZENCO, MSI DIGILAND, I'd like to know who's been there longest in the market, biggest vendor, widest MAC product line (plus accessories), best tech support........and any data that would help users, switchers build a good relationship with...........

My intention is to get the best possible service, in selecting anything and everything about this cult-computer.

[Kenneth]

Correct me if I'm wrong

MSI DIGILAND is the official distributor Macs. Microwarehouse is the official distributor for iPods. APPLE CENTER, LMK, YNZAL, & SENCO have been around a long time. All have good to excellent track records. Its a bit subjective to ask for the best support. Apple Center obviously has the best visibility. My personal opinion only is you can't go wrong with the first three, I'm not really familiar with Senco, but I think they do good too.

[Edited on 10-8-2004 by Kenneth]

[extremyks]

[i]
My intention is to get the best possible service, in selecting anything and everything about this cult-computer.

Derick, I think you know who can do whatever you desire Bili nah!

Ken, If I'm not mistaken Diversitec is still one of them.

[elbert]

All the information can be found at Apple Asia's website: Where to Buy/Service (Philippines)

Authorized Distributor/Gold Service Centers:
• Diversitec Distributors Phils., Inc.
• MSI Digiland Inc.

Authorized Distributor - iPod:
• Microwarehouse

Authorized Distributor - Xserve/RAID:
• Axis Distribution Inc

Authorized Dealer/Gold Service Center:
• Senco Link Technologies Inc (Makati City)

Authorized Dealers/Bronze Service Centers:
• Datalink Computer (Bacolod}
• DataWorx Office Solutions (Olongapo)
• DC Tech (Davao)
• Infonet Solutions Inc (Cebu)
• LMK Commercial (Makati City)
• MicroBase Inc (Makati City)
• YNZAL MARKETING CORP (Q.C.)

Authorized Dealers
• Apple Zone Marketing (Pasig)
• CBX Corporation (Cebu)
• Creative Technologies (Malate)
• Digital Interface (Davao)
• Electronic Depot Machines Inc (Q.C.)
• Hytech Integrated Products Inc (Q.C.)
• Intelisoft Microcomputer Systems (Cagayan De Oro)
• LiteWare Computers (Q.C.)
• Silicon Valley (Q.C.)
• Unicom- the Computer Store (Baguio)

Apple Centers (operated by PowerMAC) are Gold Service Centers and are a separate level of dealer. They have the ability to order stocks direct (not necessarily through the local distributors). There currently are three branches: SM Megamall, SM North EDSA and Greenbelt 1. PowerMac's main branch is in P. Guevarra, San Juan.

[Edited on 10-9-2004 by elbertc]

[Jumbo]

Just curious, whatever happened to Apple Philippines?

[tdbur]

From what I know.. Apple Philippines is no more.. its now Apple Singapore handling south east asia

[elbert]

Originally posted by Jumbo
Just curious, whatever happened to Apple Philippines?

http://www.asia.apple.com/about/phonenumbers.html

Apple Philippines closed its offices here late last year. We are now being handled by Apple Computer South Asia Pte. Ltd. which is based in Singapore.

[manilaman2001]

Thank you!

Very comprehensive Mr. E :blush:

//Derick

[freeformula]

Originally posted by manilaman2001
APPLE CENTER, LMK, YNZAL, ZENCO, MSI DIGILAND, I'd like to know who's been there longest in the market, biggest vendor, widest MAC product line (plus accessories), best tech support........and any data that would help users, switchers build a good relationship with...........

Haha, sorry OT, naalala ko bigla ang Zenco Footstep. :P

[Carlo]

Originally posted by freeformula
Haha, sorry OT, naalala ko bigla ang Zenco Footstep. :P

Yup. Endorsed by Lani Mercado w/ top hat.