myself, I just love the core feature improvements.
I still use sonar like the day I started using it (with the exception of all the extras, like RX Effects, exc)
I simply like the core improvements like the one you described.
also the way you can scroll the console view and still be able to see the track names / numbers.
Its these improvements that make my life so much easier. don't get me wrong, I love the new features, new toys.
but im a ham and eggz type of guy. I record the same way I did when I had an analog deck.