Backup/restore works fine for the installed apps, as well as the other stuff. But the removals all have to be done again. Same for a lot of the other tweaks.

But to be honest, that's what I do normally... I install the apps, arrange my apps like I tend to use them... then backup right there. THEN go remove the stuff. Shortens my time incredibly - but for this one, I did the full install so I could take notes as I went along.

I'm sure I left something out - I'm about .4mb higher than my norm; but it's close enough for me not to go insane.