Happy new year to all, kinda noob to android phone.
so would like to seek advice here
currently using nokia 5800, a good basic touch screen phone, but doesnt have the means to become a good travel companion (i need more useful app when i go travel, better reliability, better surfing device)

here's my requirement
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- stable, reliable, good surfing experience (not like my 5800 which lags when i open few tab when surfing and show me Memory not enough)
- to view document, picture, offline maps, travel info (i m more like a backpacker and travel light, so prefer something that i can refer to)
- apps, plenty of useful travel apps. (not so related as android market will fit my needs)

i understand that battery life might be an issue when i go travel, i m prepare to get an extra mobile charger to charge it on the go. mostly will bring a garmin gps device with me (cant afford the data rate for google online map) when abroad.


kinda torn between getting a cheaper android tablet for travel or getting a better spec android phone

Pls help to recommend me...

Android tablet
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1. Brand?
any

2. Budget?
less than 1k

3. Specs. (Processor / RAM / OS Version / screen size)
OS - at least android 2.1 (with chance to upgrade to 2.2 or 2.3 with custom rom or factory OTA)
the rest should be alright since this is a budget travel companion

4. What you need in the phone
refer to requirement above




Android phone
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1. Brand?
any

2. Budget?
1.5k-2k (maybe till 2.5k or try to get contract from maxis/digi

3. Specs. (Processor / RAM / OS Version / screen size)
OS - at least android 2.1 (with chance to upgrade to 2.2 or 2.3 with custom rom or factory OTA)
better camera quality, hd video recording, 3G video calling (front camera)

4. What you need in the phone
refer to requirement above



or i should just sign up from digi n get their offering?

how can i get nook in malaysia?
u got the exact date for nexus S?

with the amount of money i m paying, i prefer with local warranty (most local android phone is 1 year, except for HTC which is 2 year)

anyway, thanks for the recommendation
not sure if i can wait longer


Happy new year