Yes, the 2 improves on the 1 in virtually every important feature. FWIW I have no trouble getting large clouds with the 1.
Low interest? Likely the fact that it's not out yet, they won't be taking orders for at least a couple more weeks, and the first units won't ship for another couple of months. That sort of time frame can limit thread traffic. (We are in a data void right now....there's not much more to talk about, if you've read the whole thread up to now.)
Those surmising that their personal feelings about price and function can be extrapolated to the wider consumer base of FF will end up being quite surprised when FF sells a crapload of FF2s....given interest and voluminous inquiries in multiple venues, I have a feeling they won't be able to keep these things in stock. For every person complaining about features on a device they've never held or used there seem to be 100s dying to pre-order. I suspect that perceived ratio is highly favorable to FF.