Anyone else who has a Pre I highly recommend trying out the MyTether app, it's one of the best tethering apps I've ever used on any phone. It can tether via usb, bluetooth or wifi (ad-hoc).
After waiting for the painfully slow download from MSDN I was able to install the RTM of Windows 7 (ultimate x64 version). I didn't have any blank dvd's around so I installed it from a usb thumb and I really think it's the way to go. The install only took 10-15 minutes.
Some early thoughts on Windows 7, it's definitely snappier than Vista, especially when it comes to UI affects and such. I should mention that 7 had drivers for everything in my laptop which was nice.
I like the new taskbar it's refined and the UI affects actually improve overall usability.
Added a small feature today, now if you click on a username in a post there's a new option in the drop-down menu that lets you PM the user quoting the post in question. Screenshot attached
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the Pre hits Verizon in the first couple weeks of January. I know Sprint keeps claiming they have a longer exclusive deal but I'm doubting that.