Like always, when new devices are about to about to be released, someone brings it to its roots. The Galaxy Note is almost upon us, and XDA Member Da_G, has his very own thread to flash his kernel via ODIN.  The kernel also enables custom boot animations, adb root and init.d scripts. So if you got your hands on a Galaxy Note and want to take swing at rooting that beast, click the thread link below and flash at your own risk.
I actually went to a party and played with someone’s  Galaxy Note, and I must say, I have mixed feelings. To me, it seemed a little to big for my stubby fingers, but the UI was pretty excellent. If you want to see my terrible, quick video I shot of me playing with the Note, click here for the awfulness.