Just got my new HP up and running. And I have to say their first run experience is beautifully elegant, and inviting. All until I actually landed on my Win7 home screen and saw how many applications were on this machine with no easy way to remove.

When uninstalling the HP Games application – I had to check the box no fewer than 20 times to uninstall all the pre-installed games. Not only that its impossible to discern true software enhancements (drivers, etc.) from redundant functionally (HP MediaSmart Music anyone?). Sadly I chalk this poor experience up to prioritizing business goals, over user experience- when they need not be in conflict.