The lack of proper multiwindow out of the box is disappointing, no doubt about that. With that disclaimer out of the way, I can still say without reservation that this is the finest device I have ever used on Verizon's network, or any network for that matter. I'm a real weirdo perfectionist about the devices I use, and I think this is the closest I've ever come to being 100% pleased with one..I'm at 98.5% right now, and I'd be at 100% if the multitasking was working right. Still, I'm simply thrilled about this phone.
I personally think those of you that are talking about taking your units back because of this multiwindow problem are being totally irrational...you're giving up countless awesome features all over one feature that isn't working right. Oh, and one that isn't working right NOW, but almost certainly will be later on. It might take a week, or maybe a month, or maybe several months. Who cares? We have so many cool things to focus on with these Note 2s that I can pretty much guarantee we'll be kept busy and satisfied.
Verizon sucks. I take issue with them for more reasons than I care to discuss here. I won't be staying with them forever. However, for the moment I'm locked in, and so I'll try to be content with using what's still probably the finest Android device made yet..multiwindow or no multiwindow, this is a damn fine phone.
ETA: I'll keep my fingers crossed that for once we can stay positive about a fantastic smartphone, instead of turning these boards into a haven of negativity and ing over minor issues. Let's stay excited about this one, guys.