I use my galaxy note 8 mainly for notes taking and for some entertainment. It's fast enough when running some 3D games.

The S pen is amazing, it used Wacom technology that don't need any batteries on the pen at all.

Just like other Samsung's products the battery life is relatively terrible and non removable.

Specs:
- Quad-core 1.6GHz Exynos 4412 CPU
- 2GB RAM
- 8-inch 1,280 x 800 pixel PLS screen
- Primary camera 5 MP,  Secondary camera 1.3 MP
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
- A-GPS, GLONASS
- Android 4.1.2 with TouchWiz