Electronic shop in Istanbul?

[sorin]

I will visit Istanbul next month,
Does anyone know a electronic shop here?
thank you.

[HLA-27b]

Most electronics shops in Istanbul are clustered in Karaköy district which is right in the middle of the tourist area, right at the foot of the Galata bridge.

http://wikimapia.org/21319001/ebed-han-karak%C3%B6y-elektronik%C3%A7iler-%C3%A7ar%C5%9F%C4%B1s%C4%B1   This place is big and old (1902). Consists of 4 buildings connected in a labyrinth like fashion with the weirdest entrances imaginable. Hard to spot from the main street. 20+ shops inside, mainly discreet components and semiconductors. Caters mostly to students and amateurs. Don't forget to check the upper floors, the specialist guys are up there.

Pics here:
http://www.fotokritik.com/1989201/abed-han
http://www.fotokritik.com/2079639/abed-han
http://www.whereist.com/mer-abed-han/
http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_39618213/tm.htm

http://wikimapia.org/15300202/tr/Selanik-Pasaj%C4%B1
Right across the street from the previous place. 10+ shops inside. Used to be the go to place for test and measurement equipment, not any more though. These days they cater to the light and sound repair biz.

http://wikimapia.org/25047836/tr/G%C3%BCr-Han
Short walk from the previous two. Used to be the radio and ham center of Istanbul. Now just a couple of dusty shops an a few offices doing project work. Only if you got time to kill.

Also this place on the Asian side. Mostly computer stuff but some electronics too. Worth a look if you are already in Asia.
http://wikimapia.org/14667740/tr/Yaz%C4%B1c%C4%B1o%C4%9Flu-%C4%B0%C5%9F-Han%C4%B1

Some notes:
- Beware of the fake components! Know how to identify what you are buying.
- Everything is in stock (not)!  If the guy you are buying from does not have a particular part in stock he will just buy from the next shop, apply extra 50% profit and sell it to you. Be careful.
- Use cash, the local variety. There are couple of shops I would trust with my credit card, the rest I won't.
- Do not drive in the old city, there is nowhere to park! Use public transport or better yet walk, there is a lot to see anyway.

[sorin]

thanks for your detailed reply