Just rode in 2A on a 772 lie flat back from Shanghai. 2A is a bulk head on that plane so I didnt have that trouble. But I thought the new seats are in the clam shell thing so it doesnt actually go back, the seat just slides down with in it. Maybe you didn't actually have the new seats?

Anyway I always take window, I'd rather wake up the sucker next to me than be woken up by someone else with a weak bladder. Though I'm still nimble enough to get over their lie flat without needing em to put it up.

I like the window cuz you get more storage. Overall the seats were excellent and cuz of that I much preffered my CO return flight over my outbound Asiana. The seats more than make up for the caring FAs and the lobster and pate appetizer Asiana had. Asiana's entertainment options were much fewer, though the new movies were just as good.

2 little things that would improve my experience on the new seat. The remote has a 2x3 inch LCD screen which is very bright and stays on for about 20 seconds after you hit it. It's quite sensitive so if your lying flat its easy to bump and get the light in your eyes.