Looking for new phone, within next 2-3 months most likely... Current phone is Nokia E71 (haven't updated the firmware since I bought it in 2008, paiseh)


1. HTC or Samsung preferably, but any Droid smartphone that fits can consider.


2. ~RM1200-RM1400; if there's any RM1k and below I will be *very* happy (I know not likely to happen though).


3. Good screen sensitivity and user friendly UI, big screen (but not too big); WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G a must (I like broad connectivity options), app friendly installation wise (might install quite a lot of apps), good battery life (1 day plus or more on normal usage with WiFi but not 3G) don't care so much about camera or looks as long as they're decent-- hopefully fast performance with no lag or hung apps so good processor and RAM and memory required. Hopefully coming with newest Android system, or if not, can be rooted easily. GPS would be nice too.


4. Size is not really an issue, so long as it's not too much bigger or heavier than my E71 (114 x 57 x 10 mm, 127 g). Will be using mostly for normal phone functions, emphasis on SMS and calls; reading ebooks and text-heavy documents a lot, surf the internet with Facebooking, play games (what else is App Market for LOL). Flash a bonus but not really necessary.

Sound quality: as long as the voice quality is loud and clear both on speaker and normal headset, and ringtones don't sound too tinny, it will be acceptable. I don't really listen to music from my phone.

Lastly, the phone needs to be solid with good build quality-- I can't afford a phone that will die if you drop it by accident on the floor. I really don't care if it looks fugly as long as it works very well and can stand rough handling.


I was considering HTC Salsa before this as I saw this place selling ori set for RM900 (supposedly ori anyway) but someone told me it wasn't really that good for what I'd be doing with my phone. Sifus please advise! Thank you.