The new Gemini model is reported to significantly outperform its predecessors and competitors, especially in programming and math-related tasks. It features a 2 million context window which helps mitigate issues that other models, like Claude 3.5, face with rate limits on long text conversations. User experiences highlight a shift in preference towards this experimental model due to its improved performance. However, there's also a sense of uncertainty among users regarding the impact of constantly changing rankings on their choice of language model, leading to mixed feelings about sticking with familiar models vs. experimenting with new ones. Users appreciate the potential of Google's integrated tools and their unique advantages in content scraping, indicating a competitive edge in the chatbot arena. There is speculation that these developments may hint at a significant upgrade toward Gemini Pro 2.0, suggesting foundational changes rather than minor iterations.