Kevin - I had heard the sound from the Galaxy Note II is not great - is that true, even if you play it back through a great system (which I'm guessing is what you do ?).

I've been on a 'basic' phone for years because I'm too cheap to upgrade, and couldn't see the cost-benefit factor working out for me. Always-available internet was never something I needed, I much prefer my 24 inch monitor experience. However...I do have to take notes about the kids I work with, and I love the stylus and slightly larger size of the Note II, which just became available (or maybe, I only recently discovered it).

Can you say a little more about the sound out of the Note II, why you picked it, and what you like most about it ?