W8 Consumer preview, I like it
I've been using the CP since it came out. I really like it. I love the picture passwords feature..different and quick. I was very pleasantly surprised that the old machine I put the CP on ran well (It was a Vista-level machine). My experience in the past was that I needed new hardware, and this time was pleasantly different. I'll probably pick up a new machine anyway, because I want a camera, touch screen, USB 3, etc.
I found the Metro UI different at first, but right away liked the way I can "see underneath" the apps. Before I have to go searching, I know exactly which applications have new activity, which lets me prioritize. To another users point, its nice that searching, settings, and the Metro Screen (Kind of a visual Start Screen), are accessible in the same way from every screen. And I really like the way that whatever I'm focusing on gets all of my attention. Best New Windows release in a long time.
