The only thing that makes windows 8 hard is learning the interface. It has a whole different approach to computing. With that said, if you don't want to use the new approach, you really don't have to. Just hit one button and go to the standard windows desktop. It is missing a few things, but with (like others have stated) an easy start button add it is just like the old windows. The new version of Windows 8(8.1) comes out in like 2 weeks, and it has a number of minor tweaks to make is more like win 7 for people who can't seem to figure out win 8.
I ran the beta for win 8 on a regular laptop and hated it. Mostly because it wasn't very intuitive (based on previous versions of windows) to know how to use it. Later, I bought a new PC for my boss and it had win 8 on it and I set it up for him. I watched a 20 minute youtube video that explained how to use it and the light bulb went on for me. When I needed to upgrade my work pc earlier this year, I purchased a surface pro and ditched the desktop. I hook it up to a 23" monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse and put the tablet in a drawer. It woerks awesome. I spend 80+ of my time in the desktop. The rest is when I am in tablet mode and then the interface works great on touchscreen.
My recommendation is to wait the 2 weeks for the newer version of win 8.1 before upgrading. It will be easier to use. Either way, to fully utilize windows 8, it is best to get a touchscreen device or monitor. It doesn't need it, but it works slick once you get the hang of it.
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