I've not flown the old version, but flew the new version in April on our OWA, HEL-LAX .I found it excellent, can get pretty comfy in it.
Stacked up well with other J's on the trip, QF A380, JL 777 and 789, and BA 777 Club Suites (also excellent).
We had 4 window seats, and no probs with our...