I did a review for the older model here:
I have the old Galaxy Tab 8 (code GT-N5110; if you try Googling 'galaxy tab 8' you get something newer now) which has the S-pen although quite old now. I have a (non-waterproof sadly) Otterbox case for it, and then it goes in a Pelicase. Hasn't really been used that much in anger, and as a large...
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Personally I've been happy with mine, though I must admit there's a few things which could be better (looks like they've been addressed in the recent version). Took a bit of getting used too. Had a couple of minor software issues (windows updates buggering up my computer settings) with mine in the last couple of years and Phil has been very helpful.