#CES2012 well underway, it’s time to take a look at what’s coming next from software Giant Microsoft.  Folks at the show got a hands on look at the new OS,  with a pre-beta version of the operating system today. #Windows8 build 8175.

Microsoft confirmed recently leaked images that revealed a color picker for the Start Screen, and a translucent Charms Bar.  Windows 8 build 8175 includes the ability to switch the Start Screen colors, and you’ll see from our hands-on pictures that there’s a high level of customization available.

We have had a copy of the Developer Preview and I can say after using it now for a while it’s a big and gutsy step forward for Microsoft.  One not leaving much backward compatibility in look and feel.  I’m hoping that some of that has been addressed in this next update.

Sources: TheVerge, YouTube, anandtech