Well, after using Vista a bit more on the new laptop, I wanted to comment on two new features that I really like from an interaction standpoint.
First is the subtle tweak to the file renaming process - before, when a user wanted to rename a file the whole filename (including extension) would highlight, and typing would wipe out both the existing name and the extension. For most renaming tasks the file extension isn't going to change, so this just caused needless keystrokes and a possible short-term memory issue. Now, only the file name is highlighted, so it saves time and makes renaming things a bit more pleasant.
Second is a pop-up preview the user sees when hovering over a window on the taskbar. As of yet, I can't wrap my head around how this will really increase my productivity, but I know I have a strong visceral attraction to it (garlic press round 2).
So far the interaction designer in me likes Vista, except for the horrid user access control. We'll see how my feelings evolve as I become more expert with it. =)
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Turn UAC off if you don't like it. You are smart enough that it really isn't for you anyway...
Go to CONTROL PANEL - USERS and its under there.
Also, if you are running office 2007 with that laptop, there are some GREAT new features of the Office Suite. The two go well together (Office and Vista).
I recommend TweakVI if you need to do any optimization tweaks, and also, with your laptop you should hook up a second monitor and run a dual-head setup. :D
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