I do like some of the ideas and development behind NXT. Unfortunately, I tend to think the 100% premine/IPO model is very problematic for distribution.
This is why you should buy a NEM stake on the NXT AE if you don't already have one. Distribution is such an unrecognized strength in a currency. NEM may have taken a PR hit lately, but the distribtion of 1k+ veteran members from BTT is still there and the dev team is as strong as ever.