Ok, it is gone. I think it may have had something to do with an audio book I had paused in the background (audible.com). Today it is back to normal. It is insanly irritating not to have it respond, when we are all so used to instant action.
thanks for the suggestions guys.
And I am with you on the annoying hesitation on the task switcher. Google is changing that in Gingerbread. I saw an engadget interview with the new guy from palm, and he hates that hesitation as well. Look for that to go away soon.
Swyped from my Evo 4G using Sprint Lovers ROM and Tapatalk.