Quote Originally Posted by KisaiTenshi View Post

I'd think that windows 8 is more bloated.
This cant be any more inaccurate. Microsoft completely started from scratch with Windows 8 with a brand new kernel. The performance gains are drastic. Windows 8 machines boot up in about 5 seconds and this is just one of the benefits of the brand new kernel.

To the OP, from what i understand, Windows 8.1 will release soon and addresses your concern with the start button =).