okay, the version from 3/11 is FAST. Like, how it should be FAST. There are a few areas where the interface lags, but let me just say, its quite an improvement.

Installed CoOkie's Home Tab mod v1.61, and it too, blazing fast and smooth.

Opera Mini 5 Beta has become my new browser of choice.

I still have not found a taskbar I like that does not screw with the volume controls.

Much props to jmart on this work.