Champion's Online Beta First Impressions

I enjoyed CoH for quite a long while but I just feel like I've exhausted the game by now. I'm up for something similar but still new. I think I'll give Champions a try while I'm waiting for Star Wars, Star Trek and Stargate onlines.

I'm interested in knowing more! How's the UI, is it confusing or does it look polished. How did they implement gear into the game? Is it sorta like enhancements in CoX or is it more general and not focused on individual powers??

Waiting for Jumpgate Evolution here.