Hari : Sorry for the OT, but my n900 did well at Leh, it did go through the rains we faced on our return leg, and dust wasn't a serious issue, it konked off 3 months later when it went through a 20 minute downpour on my pondicherry ride, even though it was inside a pocket of my waterproof DSG...
The Cheapo Chinese ones get fried really fast. Go for the Transcend/Sony Multi-Card Reader if you want it to last for long. Its really frustrating when you're card reader doesnt work when most required, and your left hunting for another one or you've gotta transfer stuff using your second...
Product : Huawei UMG1831 3G USB Modem
Purchase Date : Feb 8th, 2011 (Bought for Rs. 2848)
Warranty : No (Bought it new from eBay.in, had 3 months seller warranty)
Bill : Yes (From eBay Seller)
Product Location : Bangalore
Reason for Sale : BSNL 3G Unlimited Plan got over on the 29th July...