Well after holding back for as long as I can I just unlocked and flashed the 7.1 rom. I still need to set my device all up, but my first impression is 'wow is this thing faster with a customer rom'...lol I did most of the regi tweaks with the stock rom and I was pretty happy with it but this rom just has a much snappier feel.
I guess its going to be a late night of playing..
Thanks alot JD !