We just got a chance to play with the Consumer Preview of Windows 8, and so far, it's living up to its promise as a touch-friendly "reimagining" of Windows. Don't believe us? Take a look for yourself.

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This is a significant step up from the previous "tutorial," which essentially consisted of an animated, noninteractive GIF during the installation process telling you to "move your mouse into any ...