The idea here is for users to feel at home with the new interface, that's why why icons have not changed (Many are used to them).

The top Icons are static, as well as the side controls (users cannot move them, but can change the icons if they wish).
I used buttons because it's easier to know what you have currently selected, than the current icons.
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What is shaded in green are the areas that toolbars can be moved if the user wants, that also includes the transport and radio bar.
This way each user sets things up for his own comfort.
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Having the Icons spread out -vs- Clumped together, I feel makes it less intimidating.
Over all, anyone coming from the old UI, should very quickly get comfortable with the new one.

Robert smile