The new "slim" runs exactly like the old one, no changes when it comes to Dashboard or similar -..> An Xbox 360 stop.
The new optics like it very much and the many additional connections are as practical.
The best thing about the console, however, in any case, the significantly reduced operating noise. Sounded the old 360 more like a vacuum cleaner at full capacity, the new Slim version no longer be heard - at least not if you have inserted a game or DVD. How many 1-star ratings can get excited about a supposed to be loud operating noise is beyond me. You have to be a complete silent room and nothing but the 360 who turned to be able to hear them EVER been!
But now comes the biggest drawback in my opinion, packaging of the 360 Slim! -> It lacks just about everything you need for cables!
You have to buy a data transfer cable to be old Scores not to lose, you have to buy a genuine Microsoft HDMI cables to use even 5.1 sound can and moreover, it is not possible the console to run on HDTV with the supplied cables! Luckily, I still had my old YUV cable from the normal 360!
Due to the fact absolutely necessary but missing cables are available from me only 4 stars and not 5!