The Hot Corners feature of Cinnamon is nothing new to MacOSX and Ubuntu users, but it's a head above Windows 8's new application snap feature and openSUSE's virtual page. Virtual workspaces aren't that useful for users with a second monitor, but are infinitely invaluable for laptops, netbook, and ultaportable Linux enthusiasts. Linux Mint retains the traditional CTRL+ALT+arrow keys to page through workspaces but the Hot Corners still remains a visible and noteworthy addition compared to the Workspaces shortcut in Ubuntu's Launcher.
Another seemingly insignificant addition to Cinnamon's desktop is right-clicking on an application in the menu. The entry expands to reveal options to add the application to the desktop, Panel, or Favorites bar on the main menu. Again, it's the obvious enhancements that make Cinnamon friendly and amiable to users coming from the mysterious workings of Gnome 3 or the bland world of XFCE and LXDE.
Lubuntu comes with several window and desktop color themes to spruce up its admittedly bland desktop while Windows 7 (and Windows 8) has a website devoted to Microsoft-approved downloadable themes. Cinnamon, on the other hand, comes with exceptionally well-designed themes. I reiterate that it's a small aspect of a distribution to have themes, but as a regular user of openSUSE, I'm always disappointed when a new release comes with the same stock color, wallpaper, and desktop themes. When you're busy with your tasks, you really don't take time out to switch wallpapers or desktop themes but having a nice set ready and accessible via the previously mentioned notification tray options makes for a great desktop experience.
Linux Mint 14 Review: Mint with a Touch of Cinnamon Part 3 - Less is More
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