I waited until the official firmware release, but I’m impatient, and I have concerns about Verizon bastardizing some features (USB tethering, etc).
The install was smooth, but I had to remove the battery after the restart when the system appeared to hang during initialization (eye of Sauron animation), then all was well.
- Minor interface changes to Google Mail and other apps. Home page interface updated. Performance and battery life at least as good as 2.1 build.
- All existing apps work fine, the only difference I have noted to date is that the right scroll bar is not visible when some apps (Twitdroid, others) initialize.
- Handcent SMS is much faster when initializing.
- Google Mail interface – supports multiple selects and operations, flagging SPAM takes fewer keystrokes
- Android Marketplace now has an Update All button – so you don’t have to select individual packages, download and OK install.
- Data entry – when you’re entering text using the screen, frequently used symbols are available (comma, apostrophe, etc). This is probably my favorite feature so far.
- I’m using Touchdown, so I can’t comment on Exchange ActiveSync.
- I need to test Bluetooth dial-by-voice and tethering my laptop for Internet access.
I will post a comprehensive review after using the update for a full work week.
Firmware and instructions – http://www.nexeo.net/?p=488
Motorola Droid support site – http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-EN/Consumer-Support/Mobile-Phones/Droid+-+USA_Default+US_Loc%253AUS-EN