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I feel that the post is a little too harsh based on the fact that this release is just a Consumer Preview and the RTM is still 6 months ahead.

I believe that even though Microsoft has just "metrofied" the start menu, this is still a leap forward in terms of UI.

I understand that Metro apps are still evolving, and this is just the beginning. Wait till we get to see the Marketplace open to developers and some amazing apps being released.

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I doubt much will change. 6 months is barely enough for manufacturers to put everything together before the market launch. This means there won't be any major changes before the launch.

I'm not sure how it's a leap forward in UI when it makes the PC experience more confusing and less intuitive? It might be a leap forward in touchscreen/tablet UI (still debatable - WP7 hasn't had much success in the market) - but I just don't see how it's an improvement for PC's and laptops.

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