Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Apple Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
July 2011
(84%)
74 Reviews
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Abstract: Mac OS X 10.7 was first shown to the public in October 2010. The presentation was understated, especially compared to the bold rhetoric that accompanied the launches of the iPhone ("Apple reinvents the phone") and the iPad ("a magical and revolutiona...
Published: 2011-07-20, Author: Brian , review by: engadget.com
AirDrop allows for file sharing over WiFiResume, Auto Save, and Versions protect dataSupports more multi-touch gestures
End of Rosetta supportSome program incompatibilitySnow Leopard required for installation
If Apple's end game is a complete shift away from the personal computer, Lion feels like a transitional operating system -- one that hasn't quite sealed the deal. After all, even though 250 features sounds like an impressively round number, most of the of...
Polishes the corners of Mac OS X: AirDrop, Resume, AutoSave, fullscreen mode and upgraded Mail app are winning additions. Apple's visions of a future awash in gesturebased input devices, and the language we'll use when we get there, are being mapped out i
Most of the iPadlike gestures don't translate eloquently to the desktop. Our brains aren't prepared to flip the script on scrolling. New Launchpad feature is confusing on Macs with larger screens. Mission Control is ugly; bring back Exposé
Published: 2011-07-20, Author: Jason , review by: techworld.com
After a long period of relative stability on the Mac, Lion is a shock to the system. It's a radical revision, motivated in part by the vast influx of new Mac users coming to the platform from iOS, that makes the Mac a friendlier computer. Veteran Mac ...
Easier to use and more powerful than ever. Tabletstyle features include automatic filesaving and resume. Multiple versions of documents saved automatically. Effortless integration with online services like Google and Yahoo. Views and prints Microsoft O...
No support for old PowerPCplatform apps. Distractingly cute interface on calendar and address book.
Abstract: In a decade, Mac OS X evolved from a curious hybrid of the classic Mac OS and the NextStep operating system to a mainstream computer operating system used by millions. It was a decade of continual refinement, capped by the bug-fixing, internals-tweakin...
Time-saving multitouch gestures, Helpful Mission Control view, Several apps run at full screen, Smarter email search, Auto Save adds peace of mind, iOS-like Launchpad for apps, AirDrop makes sharing files locally a breeze
Can't close apps or search from within Mission Control, Dock could use a makeover, Using new gestures requires learning curve, Must manually exit search to return to inbox in Mail
There's no doubt that Apple is on a roll with Mac sales, and it's not just the shiny and slim notebooks that have allowed the company to enjoy growth at the expense of many Windows laptop makers. It's how the software and hardware work together, such a...
Greatly improved multitouch awareness, Mission Control better at sorting clutter than pure Exposé, Launchpad exposes apps to newcomers, More accessible but still capable Mail interface, Autosave and resume, FaceTime and Mac App Store already loaded, Quick install process, Potential of iCloud, Low $30 upgrade price, Key improvements to FileVault, Safari, Time Machine,
Launchpad slightly overwhelming and limited, Mail not as good at coping with large daily message counts, No straightforward way to make a Lion install disc or drive, Dodgy Address Book and iCal visual changes, No builtin Java; no Rosetta at all, May face a tough challenge from Windows 8, whenever it ships,
Some in the Windows-centric media have a tendency to accuse Apple of asking users to pay for what in Windows would amount to a service pack. We can see some of the point, since Apple is rarely instituting fundamental interface changes in the same way a...
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Published: 2011-07-11, Author: Jesus , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: It breaks my heart to say this, but Mac OSX Lion's interface feels like a failure. Its stated mission was to simplify the operating system, to unify it with the clean experience of iOS. That didn't happen.AdvertisementIf it weren't for the fast, rock-soli...
Innovative integration of Apple's mobile iOS features, Great productivity tools, Slick and easy-to-navigate interface
Multi-touch gestures alienate traditional mouse users, Using gestures can require learning curve, Some features only work on certain apps
Apple integrates the best of its mobile operating system into this innovative update of the Mac OS. Although the best new features can be limited in scope, at $29, it's a steal for Mac users. ...
