Well I am pretty sure I am going to like it a lot once I get used to things being "different" and learn where everything is (grin). It is just a matter of getting familar with it. Wish I had a good solid 4g signal in my house though.
I had a Fascinate prior and I did root it. I am not planning of rooting the Nexus yet, maybe never, we will see. I like to run stock but I rooted it to get rid of the bloatware. The Nexus doesn't seem to have that much bloatware on it. I am not really into the custom ROMs.
I did get the extended battery deal! First she told me the offer was only for the holidays and it was over. I asked the regular price of the battery and she told me $50. She went back to her computer while I continued to play with the Nexus on display. The next thing I knew she came back over and said that it was still on sale but that it would have to be ordered. So yes, I hopped on that deal. She didn't know when the offer would be over.