I am using Note from last year till now, like the size very much. Same like lot of people, in the 1st place was worry about the size whether is to big, let me tell you it is not, in fact this is best smart phone size.

1 thing I not so happy with, after some time of use, when you had install many Apps, the phone respond start to slow down. Btw still using stock.

I think S3 should be more smooth due to its hardware improve.

Agree with you, I have the same problem as you. But if the actual overall performance S3 better than Note (not the screen size ), no harm to go for it, 4.8 screen size still acceptable for me, then sit down wait for Note2 release.

Wah so fast !!
Hope can get the cases and screen protector in before the phone launch, support support ya