In Reply to: The Solution? posted by dejongm on Thursday, 15. December 2005 at 18:12 Bali Time:
As far as I know, the newer model is the slimline, but you may still be able to get the older, chunkier one at some places.
If I didn't have one already, I would be looking at the places mentioned by others in this thread, and I would go for one of the 'package deals' over there, which include the deck, controllers, games etc.
Buying one already chipped and ready to go means you can test it out over there.
Have read many good reports about H#$%gie (see nicno's post). We bouught DVD's from him, and a few games, with no problems at all. But others on here previously have mentioned him in relation to these sorts of package deals. If you need his details, email me and I'll pass them on.
Added bonus is that all PS2's will play DVD's, so while you're there you won't need to hire a DVD player either!
Just my opinion, but that's what I'd do...