I was always a sad ol' Today screen user but I'm now lovin' the customization you can do in SPB MS3. I do see / use the HTC Task Manager from the SPB Home screens no problem -perhaps I'm not understanding where you don't see it Mike?
3.0.1 Beta 2 is now out too.
Also, not sure if you'd ever tried the
ProWidgets. With these I'm able to replicate the normal Pro page in MS3 in the LifeStyle Home or even the new Business Home, and add a left and right page with my personal custom choice of widgets, but with Widgets that were not available in the stock MS3. I've also just read he's updated the widgets for beta 2 as well, and actually added a task manager carousel panel!