I dont think it makes any difference, 2.5*60 was just the setting recommended to use on the You Tube cal vid I was watching, I guess its the same as typing in 150 like you say.
When you say "it jibbed out", what do you mean? did one of the m5 nuts come out of the x Axis holder? if so then see my fix in the photos earlier. I'm new to this printer too, so any advice is a help! :-). Just printing off a desktop holder for my Galaxy S4 at the moment to test the printer settings. I have found that PLA glue and water is perfect for getting that first layer of plastic to adhere to the glass bed.