Read 4 pages of reviews on CNET and vast majority were negative. Some call it "VISTA redux." Absence of Start seems to anger many. Business people do not like it.
So guess I'm in a holding pattern for awhile. Plan on visiting Best Buy after kids go back to school next week and crowds dissipate. Perhaps I can get a better feel for WIN-8 in person, as opposed to Youtube...
Should mention I use WIN-XP-Home. Have had few problems with it. At my age I do not fear change for the better. Change for the worse? Yes, of course. Not saying WIN-8 is the turd in the punch bowl. Just saying many, many prospective buyers have concerns.