I can't comment on the Airbus but so far I love flying the NG's. I wish we didn't have the fake "six pack" setup but it is needed to keep the type commonality.

I guess I am a Boeing guy though because I do like the traditional control column instead of the sidestick. However, it is somewhat of a pain while I am trying to eat my filet mignon at FL 390 that the flight attendants just brought me(ok...so I did make up that part)

All the Airbus pilots I know do like the sidestick setup and say that after approx. 1 hour you get the hang of it....