yes, give the new customers the new things. while us old customers make do
Its ok, I use VM for internet connection, and I have always used external sources for everything else.. my nutella.co.uk domain has always been used with google apps, and its been near perfection for about 8 years now.
I wont use any isp connected email, it holds no personal touch to be honest. Though if VM offered something like nutella.virginmedia.co.uk domains styles, I might be convinced otherwise
On the side, the newservers are cackhigh, unless you just want text only, which is speedy as always.