I just went out and bought one. Before getting it I went to the AT&T store to check out the Note 1 to see what it would be like to use the Note 2. All the reviews and articles online make it sound like the best phone ever, but when I actually went to hold it, I couldn't operate the whole screen with one hand, it's more like a tablet where you need to hold it with one and operate it with the other. I'm so used to using one hand to pull down the notification bar, close recent apps, and clicking on shortcuts on the far left. With the Note I could only reach about 2/3 of the screen. When I went to use the MAXX HD it just felt right. I love the non-slick kevlar backing, sharp, bright display, and the durable feel. I tried out the GS3 which is basically what the Note 2 will be like, and it just feels cheap.