Caveat: My last serious console game playing was on an Atari 64.
This is a really neat box. The controller is intuitive and the feedback is neat. The GUI is clean, clear, and intuitive. The wireless internet was easy to set up, even with an encrypted WEP key. The system update worked flawlessly. Wii Sports Tennis is fun and easy to play. I was grinning the whole time I was playing it. The Weather and News is useful and easy to read and explore. The Mii customization is neat, too.
It's all very well done. I'm very impressed.
Cheers,
Scott.
(Who thinks his wife is going to like it, too.)