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OS X lion (10.7)

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Apple's new OS released last week. Didn't see a thread on this yet; has anybody used it? I've had it a few days and am liking the new interface and touch gestures. But i'm definitely missing front row, since i use my iMac as my TV in my room.

I've heard a lot of gripes about the "natural scrolling." Any thoughts?

Feel free to turn this into a general tech thread...
 
I upgraded; I actually don't mind the 'natural scrolling' but it is easy to turn off in system preferences.

So far so good
 
I have mixed feelings. I like some of the features (I'm actually a big fan of natural scrolling and the other multitouch gestures). I'm not a fan of mission control and expose. I feel like they made one of the best parts of OS X more complicated than it needed to be. Also some bugs and it's a little slow on my core 2 duo mbp. I'm warming up to it, but I don't think this is the home run Apple normally gets.
 
Yeah, i have a couple issues with it -- the omission of front row is killing me, and i agree mission control is a bit overcomplicated -- but lion looks incredible. A really beautiful OS.

Little things like autocorrect are also a nice touch.

I'm most excited about the integration of icloud, so i'm awaiting my final judgement until icloud and iOS 5 are released.
 
I've used it a little. Problem is, since I got an iPad, I don't use my laptop as much anymore.
 
I'll upgrade once iCloud gets rolling. If Apple delivers on iCloud, it has insane potential.

Syncing between multiple devices has to be the #1 "why doesn't this just work" problem for the average user these days.
 
Bump...just got one of the new airs and it came with a $100 app store gift card for their summer student promo. Are there any must have apps for the computer that I can use this on or should I just blow it all on music and iphone stuff?
 
I haven't bought too many apps on the Mac App store. Most of the Apps I've downloaded have been free (Twitter, Facebox, Evernote, etc.).
 
WakeUp08 said:
Bump...just got one of the new airs and it came with a $100 app store gift card for their summer student promo. Are there any must have apps for the computer that I can use this on or should I just blow it all on music and iphone stuff?
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Defs blow it on music and games.

If you haven't played world of goo for iphone/ipad, do that now.
 
um yes. world of goo and fruit ninja are my jam.
 
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