I got one a few months ago and love it.
I didn’t want to wait for the S4 or pay the premium price of an early adopter. Got mine as free phone + 27 per month for 24 months. Cash back on quidco as well.
I couldn’t see myself with a screen below 5″ now. I also wouldn’t want a screen bigger than the 5.5″ inch of the Note 2 meaning I’ve found my sweet spot. The two considerations on size are getting your fingers across the screen and getting it in your pocket, especially when sitting down. I’m quite tall so the above are ok for me but I could see how it could be more of an issue for others.
I’ve got an Iphone 4s for work and it looks pathetic in all ways compared to the Note 2! Pixel density difference or not – size and vibrancy wins.