I just downloaded the latest beta onto my latest resurrected PC with top quality GeForce 7600GS graphics card and I think it's brilliant. I've been sitting with my nose pressed up against the monitor for the last 1/2 hour. It's getting embarrassing.
I love the background colours, I love the fade out / fade in of the 'logos', I love the option for different colours on the calendar.
Now just waiting for that oil rig. Oh, wait...