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I'd just like to ask those of you who don't have a touch screen monitor, what other benefits were you hoping for and have they materialised ? I've heard people say it gives better audio performance and stability and having just watched this video of bench mark tests from rain computers it seems to be a very small benefit.
So, what else is great about it ?
Experience has taught me to hold on, wait for a few service packs and revisions before jumping in.
I do like windows 7 and I don't have (and can't afford) a touch screen monitor so..... sell it to me 
Steve
Hi Steve. I wont try to sell you anything but I will tell you my overall impression of Windows 8. First it is very fast to boot. Most everything about its desktop operation feels more refined and carefully though out. I really like Windows Explorer. It is outstanding. I don't use Internet Explorer so I can't comment on it except it seems to work fine. Because I come from Vista for me Windows 8 was a very necessary upgrade. I could have gone with Win 7 but I had already tried it when it was in preview. I was not impressed with it enough to leave Vista. As I have said before about Windows 8 you get two OSs for the price of one. One OS that will work across a wide range of devices. I think as time goes on it will prove a very smart move by MS.
Touch support is already in Windows 7. 8 brings more ability to it and makes it work on all devices in the same way. I believe if one gives it a good chance to shine it will endear itself to you.
However if I were on Windows 7 and was happy with it I'm not too sure I would go for Windows 8. At least not at this time. But for me it was a happy change for the better. Don't get me wrong still like Vista, however, Windows 8 is clearly a better OS.
I hope this brief review is of some help.