The first Samsung Galaxy Note quickly split opinion among phone fans, with many -- including us -- arguing that its 5.3-inch screen was just ridiculous. Others, however, were delighted at the extra screen space for movies, photos and web browsing and the gigantophone was a surprise hit.
Samsung is back to stretch our pockets again with the Galaxy Note 2. It's an even bigger 5.5-inch monster that offers the handy S Pen stylus, a wealth of built-in software and the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system.
With a blisteringly powerful quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM under the hood, is the Note 2 the ultimate mobile device or is it still just too big?
It's available now for free on two-year contracts starting at £31 per month, or £530 SIM-free.
A quick note before I go on -- the Galaxy Note 2 I tested did not have 4G. EE, the UK's only 4G network right now, has just announced it will be selling a 4G version of the Note 2 later this year, so if you want super-fast data with your maximobile, you'll have to wait a month or so.
Now everyone can be more creative, wherever you are.The Samsung Galaxy Note II features an enhanced, pressure-sensitive S Pen that lets you write, draw and express yourself with even greater precision. It feels as natural as using a pen and paper.
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