Still prefer old Win XP Explorer
Sorry MSFT, but from a usability and layout perspective, Win XP Explorer/File Manager still rocks.
I can easily change the sidebar, I do not have to puddle around with "Libraries" but instead with "real" folder. Using both Win XP and Win 7, I can't see much good in Explorer for 8 - or 7 for that matter. I guess the only area where 7 (and 8?) shines is how it scans and updates your network connected resources. That area is clearly better than XP.