OS X Lion
This week Apple released OS X 10.7 codenamed Lion. What makes this particularly interesting it that it bring a lot from iOS (the mobile operating system for iPhones, etc.) to the desktop. Walt Mossberg has a very accessible review at AllThingsD if you’re interested int he basics, and ArsTechnica has a particularly thorough guide available for those that want in-depth knowledge.
Initial feedback is more positive than usual for a new operating system, but I think thats because it brings a number of features that we like from our mobile devices to the desktop. I’d suggest this convergence is only going to continue. In fact, I see the new MacBook Air as a nice little bridge between laptop and iPad. And, it’s a lot of technology for $999. It’s hard to imagine how this device wouldn’t serve the needs of a majority of users. It will be interesting to watch how this convergence continues.
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I agree regarding the Air.
I’ve got a 13” MB Air now as well as a smartphone and an iPad. The iPad is becoming less and less of a productivity device and more of an enlarged smartphone with out the phone feature. But who calls anyone anymore?
I primarily use my iPad for Netflix and as an eReader at the moment. I still do some occasional web surfing and play Angry Birds once in a while, but mostly I’m back to my iPhone and laptop for productivity.
With the multitude of multi-touch gestures found in Lion, and a few different patent applications noted by http://www.patentlyapple.com/ I wouldn’t be surprised to see an touchscreen iMac that folds down for a horizontal experience coming in the next year or two. We have had aluminum Macs for a while now, so it seems like it is about time for a redesign coming from Apple.