i think that getting the 16gb model is better, since u can add ext memory card.
this makes it a habit to backup your files more often.
recovering from the internal storage is not easy unless u root the device,
since ics now makes your phone detect as mtp and ptp when connected via usb.

RM200 can almost get you a 64GB class 10 microsd already.  The system internal memory for installing apps is still 2GB no matter the phone is 16GB or 32GB, correct me if i m wrong though.

unless you want to max the storage as 32GB internal +64GB external. 

It would be great having larger internal memory but i prefer my files to be on external storage unless you would want to copy full movies on your device.

I believe all the apps can reside in the phone 11.5GB storage as there's no more partition edi. The rest is for the phone system. It way much bigger than 2GB app storage plus 2GB phone system on S2 and GNote.

No, the SGS3 has a single partition for the internal storage which is the way google wants android device to move towards in ICS so the bigger the internal storage the more space for apps there is.

It does not have separate partitions for apps and other data like older phones which is why there is no longer mass storage mode in the S3 since the phone will go haywire if the single partition is dismounted since all apps are in there.

Buying without warranty to fall back on is a huge mistake. The stress u go thru is no worth it. Just buy Malaysian
S3 16gb and plug in a 64gb SD card makes more sense. Jus my 2 sen.

Can try Holiday Plaza or KSL City lo...They sell alot of handphone casing and SP..

I'm using the samsung flip case...and also got myself a nillkin case for standby... think you shd go and try it out then if like then buy better...