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@scaryeire
Firstly, the Fuji frame is sensational. Its what you pay for, the components are bog standard and the crank aint great if you really put it through its paces. But in terms of robustness the frame is great.
Second, "twitchiness" from track frames, like the Fuji, comes from the geometry of the frame. (duh, I know) generally you'll find a harsher ride and more twitchiness on bikes that have a crossbar that is close to parallel to the ground, or even moves away from ground level towards the seat post. Think of it as the oposite of very relaxed geometry on mountain bikes where the cross bar sweeps down away from the handle bars. Track bikes usually have higher cranks too which adds to the responsiveness and "twitchiness".
Road bikes and tourers etc generally have more relaxed frame geometry than track bikes.
I faced a similar choice and chose the Fuji over the Plug. I'm pleased with my decision. Particularly when you consider upgrading. The fuji frame is better so keeping it an upgrading parts as they become required is the way to go for cheap, solid riding.
On the negative side they look invisible, especially when taped up so are far less likely to get noticed (this is a positive for me as I hope she wont get knicked - but why get a fixed if its not all about aesthetic and locking up at the Shoreditch triangle?)
Peace