I really didn't think I would like the change but now that I have been using it for a while I am finding that I like the layout. You don't have to scroll down to see each post so your links and comments stay visible for a longer period of time to the user. I also like having the comments in the box at the top. That way you don't have to go scrolling around to find out who said what and where. I am also using the insights feature more. In the new timeline format you don't have to click over to a new page to see how your posts are being received by the public. You can just mouse over to get the latest stats. I'm sure there is more I will discover as I go along but for now I'm going to give it a good rating from my perspective.
I really like the new timeline also. It feels more organized to me, and easier to see people's posts. I also like the new way that multiple pictures show up. I don't understand the people that are so quick to hate it, or claim they can't find their way around anymore. It seems so simple to me. And for the people who really want their posts to take up the full horizontal space instead of being staggered, they can just feature all their posts.
I've been getting used to it lately. I still find it distracting how items go across instead of vertically, but it does have some redeeming features.
I'm not satisfied with it really. I want the old themed profile of Facebook. It's easier to use and I think most of the people I know recommends it.