optrex: I got mine yesterday. Seems like there is a wireless charing issue with it turning off after a few minutes leaving the charger flashing blue. 
My first one had a cable charging issue too, but replaced it today and 2nd one seems better on cable.
Phone is a lot better than the 4. The pen is more responsive and has better definition. The pen is the reason for getting the note, if you're not into that then the edge 6+ is the way to go.

Deal I got was $100 off RRP and picked the 2D version to avoid splash screen and yahoo bloat that comes with spark.

Stu: What could they realistically do to fix the S Pen problem? Surely they'd have to redesign the chassis and pen and do a full recall and replacement.

kiwitrc: I honestly struggle to see the problem with putting the pen on the wrong way round, the sort of pleb who would do this would be more of a concern if they held a drivers license in my view.