Wondering what everyone is thinking about Leopard, the new Mac OSX 10.5 operating system? Here are the current reviews that will tell you all about it.
From CNET.com
CNET gave Leopard a good review overall. It did mention some issues with the new operating system, namely installation issues that seem to be plaguing many users. They also mentioned that a few features, such as the new geotagging are difficult to locate. The biggest drawback, is that Leopard won’t run on older Macs that don’t have updated processors. This is an issue that we have hear at home for our family iMac.
CNET.com’s bottom line: “The grace of Leopard’s interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.”
From the New York Times
The New York Times starts off by mentioning some of the less mind blowing of the 300 new features that are part of Leopard, such as a Danish spell checker and “Word of the Day” screen saver. One feature that they did find particularly attractive to potential users is the Time Machine feature that in one click sets up regular updated backups of practically everything on your computer. I know that I am guilty of not having regular updated backups, so I agree that Time Machine would be a huge plus to have. The review also mentions the usual minor bugs, saying that Apple usually fixes such things pretty quickly.
The New York Times bottom line: “Leopard is powerful, polished and carefully conceived. Happy surprises, and very few disappointments, lie around every corner.”
From the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal also seems impressed with Leopard. In the review, a couple of the 300 features stood out: The aforementioned Time Machine and the new Coverflow that allows users to rapidly look through files. Among the features the Wall Street Journal reviewer didn’t like are the translucent menu that makes menu items sometimes difficult to see and the new folder icons, which the reviewer said were dull and flat, and less attractive than either the icons in Vista or in older versions of Mac OSX.
The Wall Street Journal’s bottom line: “Leopard isn’t a must-have for current Mac owners, but it adds a lot of value. For new Mac buyers, it makes switching even more attractive.”
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