Samsung unveiled its new smartphone/tablet hybrid the Galaxy Note 2 at IFA this year. Retailing for a hefty £530 SIM-free, the Note 2 targets the same top-end market, currently dominated by Apple's ever-popular iPhone 5 and Samsung's own Galaxy S3.
Large screen; reasonable camera and battery life; super-fast processor
Screen can very occasionally go blurry; S Pen can struggle with capital letters and spaces