Been doing page comparisons, not much difference in speed between v1202 and 2302, though there is a speed improvement when rendering small text. It was worth a try anyway to see if rendering speed improved as there may be situations where it helps.
When the font size and rendering settings become configurable then the right balance can be set for any java mobile app.

I did notice both versions scroll smoother in full screen compared to windowed mode. In which case I use ctrl+backspace to switch between windows.