I like it too!
I can live with HOF ticker setting above 2000 PED, would be better for that setting to be remembered. Also the FL does not have to pop-up each login but remember the log-out status (i.e. if I hide it leave it as it is).
Again - the 2 blue lateral buttons are redundant, we already have the message envelope on the top right corner and then the J for friend list. Besides, those buttons can block 2-3 custom shortcuts on each side.
But yeah... what a difference from the last VU!