Here is the XDA thread on Note 2

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1860893

Some additional things I like are that it can be purchased with 64GB internal memory and then further expanded to 128GB via 64 GB external sd card. While battery is removable you do not have to take it out to replace sim or sd card. Still prefer it wider like Note 1 but not a deal breaker.