I don't think people are quite understanding 8 compared to 7, the fact is that the OS is designed for touch screens, a whole new user interface is needed for that, tbh, I love the new interface and even though it's a bit cumbersome to get used to, I find it a breath of fresh air compared to the usual start button and "desktop" environment, I'm using a mouse, the mail client is obviously designed for a smaller screen, that's the only issue I see with 8, the "apps" are designed for smaller screens and when using a 24" screen, it can really make everything seem out of place, I hope you can give it another go at a later date Jimjoh, maybe on a touchscreen device, it makes a lot more sense when used on a tablet.