It can go either way -- sometimes extended cuts are an improvement and sometimes they aren't. As long as Rachael's pause button is working, we should be fine. ;)
Too bad this isn't a killer release. I'll probably upgrade at some point just 'cause it's one of my all-time favorites, but I'm in no hurry. For those wondering, the extras are exactly the same as on the existing 2-disc DVD set (the DVD also lists "Photographic Memories" and "Leone Film...