For those of you who are posted to a camp that belongs to the red zone, it does not mean you are stuck with a Nokia "army" phone for the rest of your NS days. I have compiled a list of gadgets that you should be able to bring into your camp together with the cost.
Smart Phones:
1. Blackberry Bold 9780 Non Cam
- Cost around $200 for a used set depending on the condition
- Better battery life compared to the 9360
- Wide range of accessories available in the market (housing, battery)
- Comes with non USB wall charger that can be brought into SAF camps
- Cost around $380 for a brand new set without contract (mobilesquare/j2mobile)
- Shorter battery life compared to the 9780
- Comes with wall charger that has USB head which is not allowed in SAF camps by default
- Supports wireless tethering with BIS
- Cost around $350 without contract (mobilesquare/j2mobile)
- Decent battery life with the stock Android 2.3
- Comes with wall charger that has USB head which is not allowed in SAF camps by default
- Requires MSD sticker
- Supports wireless tethering
- Cost $268 (Y2K Accessories Trading)
- Shorter battery life compared to the Honor
- Comes with wall charger that has USB head which is not allowed in SAF camps by default
- Supports wireless tethering
Entertainment Devices:
1. PSP
- Cost $189 for a brand new PSP 3000 without accessories (qisahn)
- Cost around $150 for a used PSP 2000/3000 with accessories depending on the condition
- Cost around $200 for the 32GB model depending on the condition
Note:
- If you are considering to get a Blackberry, do read up on the FAQs regarding BIS.
- To be eligible for the MSD sticker, there are some specific requirements. Do check with your unit's S2 branch before making your purchase.
