Which phone should I get?

I can finally change my phone. Not that the current Samsung 600C is not good, it served me well but it's just... getting on in years.

Yet I cannot find a really nice phone that will replace its position. Thought of getting a slider phone and that kind of limits my choice as there are not many sliders but alot of flip phones and candy bar phones. And I only want Samsung because the colours are more vivid and better designed. Nokia phones are too big, having been accustomed to the small Samsung phones.

So I narrowed down my choices. Samsung Ultra 12.9 or E900. Then the worst case scenario would be I get Nokia 6288.

Alternatively I can change a Nokia 6070 and use my dad's Samsung Ultra 8.4. Well, he wont be happy with that cos he's hooked onto the Samsung phone. Yes, it is the colours and well, the slimness of the phone. Am not very keen on Samsung 8.4 as it's too slim for me and my thumbs get tired from sms-ing too often. Hehe.

Next, Nokia 6288. Rectangular, nice basic phone. Just that, it's too basic. It has all the good functions (plus 3G) like camera, radio, etc, etc but it's too rectangular and too much like a spectacle case. Tried playing with this phone at mobile shops and found the slide mechanism loose and number pad too close to the screen. However, it's a good phone to call, sms and take pictures or even assign different ringtones to different users. There is even a mini-SD slot for you to save your stuff with the extra memory. I may just get this. Cheap and good and live with the other issues that I don't like. Ha.

Just that, I am brand conscious and well, I just like Samsung. Oh, did I mention there is a Samsung Mobile Fun Club where you can register and download free ringtones and get updates about Samsung? Yup, it's all about belonging to a club.

Samsung E900 - out of stock, Singtel isn't selling it anymore. Argh. Case closed.

Samsung Ultra 12.9 - currently costs $418 with a 2 year plan from Singtel. Super expensive! No 3G too! Functions are like E900 but with a 3 MP camera and of course the slim design. I love the slide mechanism on this, smooth but not loose. Plus you can do alot of stuff to customise the phone. I like to use photo caller ID which means the user's name will pop up when they call (Yes, I know Nokia 6288 has it too ). The only catch here is the high price.

Oh well, I will just wait for CNY to come as there should be many promotions. AND Samsung Ultra 13.8 (3G) will be launched soon. Maybe there will be some sales promotions since it's the first time the phone enters the market. Just like how my dad got the Samsung Ultra 8.4 for $0. Hoho. Wait, wait, wait. Be patient, only less than 2 weeks to go!