In your shoes, I'd have your dad bring it over to you, and not worry too much on the hardware issues side if the unit doesn't have mic problems or reboot a lot during your dad's visit. If it has those problems, have him carry it back, and return it directly to the US. If you then have problems later, your life will be much easier if you can just lean on your dad as your proxy -- and get the unit serviced in the US.

Order a couple of extra batteries (BL-5J) or some other charging solution at the same time, you'll probably want it.

Can you wait until February to get your hands it? I thought about waiting for a US trip, and decided not to... :-)