Desktop Shell Replacements

I'm thinking about getting a desktop shell replacement. I searched the web an have found a few.


bbLean
Emerge Desktop
GeoShell
LDE(X)
LiteStep
Secure Desktop
SharpE
Talisman Desktop
triShell
stardock
windowsblinds
wincustomize

From the screenshots these look fun and I want to try them out but there is a lot to choose from and I don't want to waste time or money on something that will give me a bad exp.

I have heard some people say that some shells replace explorer.exe and run faster, and I heard some shells run slower.

Plus do any of them give you dreamscenes like desktop without Vista Ultimate?

And do they make a touch screen interactive shells?


I mostly want to know which ones you like and which ones you hate. And why you feel that way.

I have a dual boot of Xp tablet and Vista Buss. so advice on ether OS is welcome.


THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!!!

 

I have used xoblite (a Windows adaptation of Blackbox) in the past, and it has been quite good and fast, it is a flux-like shell, does not replace the Explorer.exe file and is stylish as well, but it can take some time to get accustomed to.

Xoblite's Homepage:

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Used WindowsBlinds before Vista Ultimate. Now i just concentrate on cooler wallpapers. Concern is over the SP1 performance of the shells apps.

cheers ...