I set up outlook to use Outlook anywhere feature with my Exchange server. The setup was simple, identical to the setup process in 2003 and 2007 versions.
When Outlook 2010 opened, the first thing I noticed was that the simplistic approach that seemingly has been the cornerstone of Windows 7.
If you are used to working with prior versions, it may take you a bit of time to find out where everything is, but this newer version is definitely more intuitive and easier to learn than previous versions of Outlook. Once you get used to it, you won't want to go back to prior versions!
The Icons that are most commonly used, appear on the top menu in clear, graphic intensity. Five tabs: File, Home, Send/Receive, Folder and View allow you to quickly view submenus as opposed to having all the menus crunched up in a single bar.
The File tab takes you to a simple, elegant page where you can manage your account settings, switch between accounts, auto-archive and create and manage rules and more.
The Home tab displays your Inbox, calendars, contacts and task in an elegenatly arranged intuitive display. This page resembles the Outlook screens of the past except the icons are definitely sharper and more graphically aesthetic.
The send/receive tap changes your top menu to display a new set of icons and commands such as send/receive, work off line, etc.
The folder menu changes your top menu to display icons and commands to create new folders, manage folder permissions and recover deleted items.
Finally, the view tab displays icons and commands that allow you to change views, add colums, flag messages, etc.
Overall, I found Outlook 2010 to be very easy to figure out and use. The interface is intuitive and performance is very good. Personally, I plan on keeping the Beta on my laptop until the release candidate is available!