DC-ATE re:ASI displays:
I agree with you. I think it IS an age thing, and I first encountered a speed tape in the 70's on conversion to the BAC Lightning. It took some getting used to. What is missing for old farts like us is the rotary motion of the dial ASI which is a far better clue than scrolling numbers, sliding tapes or fancy green arrows.
Now, moving on - 'airbusa330' tells us a while back (around post 1356):
On LOC/GS autopilot disengages 2 sec after capture.
Did he make this up or have I missed some annnouncement?