O2 Palm Pre with Rebel SIM

[zeushunt]

Hi,

I am currently in India.
I have been dying to purchase the phone since the time it was released.
But unfortunately the phone does not seem to be released here any time soon.

I am planning to purchase the phone from UK, an O2 locked Pre.
I plan to get Rebel Sim along with it so that I can use it with my GSM provider here in India.
I do not have 3G service for my provider.

I would like to know If there would be any issues Updating the phone using the above setup.

My preferred option would be to update using a Laptop (download the Update and update using the USB Cable) or using a WIFI

I was going thru the "how-add-homebrew-apps-patches-and-themes"
During Install "WebOS Quick Install"
When asked which carrier choose Sprint unless you have Bell Mobility, etc.

Now once I get the phone which option would I be selecting?
Would I be able to Update the WebOS.. i.e 1.3.1 or 1.3.5

And these updates are they possible using a laptop ?
Can I Backup my Phone Data on the Laptop ?

Just a few questions.

[zeushunt]

@Admin .. plz delete this thread.. I believe this should be under GSM Pre..

I have posted the same over there.

Thanks.