It seems snappier to me but to be honest I don't use it that much. That might change now that it's quicker. There's no option for "column view" that I can find, but the pages load relatively fast (at least faster than on .448), and zoom works.

My main problem, not the phone's fault, is I'm getting older and want a bigger screen so I don't have to hold it increasingly further away to be able to focus. A CDMA Torch, with or without a touch screen, would be ideal for me.