@waldo Thanks, You make a very good observation. I like to look at multitasking in two different ways. One concerns the user
that is multitasking, i.e. quickly goes from one task to another. Kind of juggling multiple things at the same time.
The second view is that the device itself can simultaneously running different applications.
The video falls into the first class in that it shows the capability of making multiple windows which allows the
user to multitask in the sense that one can quickly go from one task to another. (ie. email in one window,edit
calender in another window and so forth)

I do not think the video proves multitasking in the second sense (Which I consider real multitasking) as it is not clear if
device can actively run different programs in each window. On the other hand, on my galaxy note 2, using multiview, you make a
split screen, so, for example, I can play angry birds on the bottom screen and stream a music video from youtube on the top.
(Not that this is my normal usage!) Anyways, doing multiple tasks like this is what I would consider a real
multitasking capability of the device. Although with multiview you are limited to two screens.

@stickymick I think you make a good point. On android I do not think you can currently do exactly as you describe. The closest I can come to that is when using multiview I can open, say, an editor, then open Stellarium to make a split screen. I can then open a floating window
browser to go to youtube and play some media which, again I can put in background or bring forward (as I watch the stars twinkle!). There are
also floating window resizable media players available that do the same. While in multiview I can adjust what fraction of the screen Stellarium
or the editor takes up effectively going to full screen or minimizing if I choose.

Currently, is there a mobile device in the market that can make, say, four re-sizable windows running for example, a game like angry birds in one window, a you tube video in the second, a video in the third, some other app or movie in the forth? This I would like to see!
On android it is possible to play multiple media in a floating re sizable window using an app called Stickit! You can close
and open window without it stopping the video so it plays in the background. I can also run multiple programs like a pc using
linux on android (but that is cheating!).

Anyways, when my N900 started having problems, I decided, instead of firing up my spare N900, to try out the Galaxy Note 2 on a
a regular basis. While pulling my sim card out of my N900 was a sad day for me, I've learned to adjust with the Galaxy Note 2.
It is not as good at multitasking as N900 but it has many nice features to make up for it. It is very responsive with virtually
no lag, the large screen is great for browsing and such, I like the calendar, mail works well. Very good document editors are are available
and can cut and paste easily between applications. I can connect to my home pc. I have Ubuntu 12.04 on it.
(@don_falcone Especially need hackers keyboard for that!). Also can connect to TV monitor and use like pc.
Plenty of apps available (miss cutetube). Oh, yes I forgot to mention the spen which I find more and more useful.

While android can "feel lacking" at times, largely due to Samsungs efforts and a bunch of hackers on XDA,
it is the best overall device for my needs. I also think these are exciting times and as, gerbick notes, look forward to the new developments in ubuntu phones, jolla, tizen, and bb. GN3 looks promising too!