Pokerroom.com SNGs: $33 vs. $54

I just moved up from the 33s on pokerroom to the 54s. Can anyone comment on the differences? My first impressions:

- $2000 chips vs. $1500 leaves room for a lot more play. One bad beat doesn't cripple you. I think I like the extra chips.
- Do the blind levels take longer? It seems that by the time I end up heads up the blinds are still 100/200. Lots more real "poker" going on in the late stages of the tournament.
- Players are tighter/more careful...checking down TP/TK, flush with a paired board, etc. on the river...just calling with trips for fear of being outkicked, etc.
- Still some bad players. Not sure how many yet. I'm wondering if there is a level out there where there aren't bad players.
TIA for your comments.