Here is my 10 yen on lite vs full:
I would prefer a very lite default install, with very basic web browser etc. Just enough to get me running.
I would like some "mega packages", e.g. PIM (calendar, todo, addressbook, etc. installing directly to NAND for speed), Net stuff (pidgin, email, FF, wireless), Dev (compiler, debug, headers), Games, you get the idea.
Then I can install the basic image much faster and choose a few mega packages, finally adding a few individual apps.