Yeeeah, it's a little sloppier and almost "cartoony". I know they used the same things in a different fashion, it just presents differently. In my opinion, the final is a lot easier on the eyes. I'm glad they changed it.
Personally, i dont think that too much attention should be directed at the item border, so what they went with in the end was good, just enough so that i know what's what If its to hard on the eyes (to bright in such a dark area) then it hurts to look at, the darker border with the darker background makes it easier on the eyes.