I have only one Nexus device. A 7 (flo, the 'newer' one). I migrated that to CM quite some time ago. Google OTAs are now block-based, as far as I understand. W

I have only one Nexus device. A 7 (flo, the 'newer' one). I migrated that to CM quite some time ago. Google OTAs are now block-based, as far as I understand. Which means that I cannot change my system and apply the update afterwards. I have no problems of that sort with CM. So, while Nexus devices might be a good base line, I personally would still move away from official Google releases. That said, I agree that the experience is quite nice and it sure helps to get timely updates.