Apple Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger [OLD VERSION]
by Apple Computer
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: DVD-ROM
Published: 2005-04-29
Release Date: 2005-04-29
Platform: Mac
Model: M9639Z/A
Software Reviews of Apple Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger [OLD VERSION]
Customer Review: Pretty cool features; watch out GB users
Summary: 4 Stars
I just installed this Friday night and I am pretty impressed with it overall. I'm using it on a 15" flat panel iMac from 2002 with an 800 Mhz G4 and 768 Mb of RAM. A rundown of all major features:
1) the new Finder -- 4.5 stars. Spotlight is a very cool feature, and I have been using that constantly since I installed Tiger. It starts out very slow at first, but about 1/2 hour after installation, it picks up and is a very powerful search tool for Mac users. It will be one of those things Windows users will be jealous of and hope that they have it in Longhorn (by the time Microsoft releases it though, Apple will probably have released Spotlight 2009). I am very impressed with the way that Spotlight can save frequent types of searches and how it can organize your old and future files into "Smart" Folders. The possibilities are endless with this Finder.
2) Mail -- 3 stars. Interface will take getting used to (I liked the Panther version of Mail better), and although Apple claims that this new version works with Microsoft Exchange accounts, I have not been able to get my work email to even receive messages when I could at least do that with previous versions. Note to Apple AND Microsoft: someday I would like to receive AND send from a Microsoft Exchange account. On my 10.2 Blue and White G3 @ work, I can receive email but not send with Mail, and Entourage is a joke on both computers I have, just unusable. Other than the Smart Folders feature (which will be pretty useful) and the cool slideshow effect when receiving emails with pictures, this just feels like the same old Mail but with less functionality. Still, I will give it some time. I like the fact that you can send HTML pages to others now (more on this later).
3) Dashboard -- 2.5 stars. I like the idea of Dashboard because it is a bit tedious to have to open 5-6 programs just to get a little bit of info. On my iMac however, it did not translate too well. It would be cool to be able to resize widgets to scale them with your size screen (like you can resize the Dock), and not all of the widgets worked properly. The address book widget appeared to work fine, while the iTunes widget has a really slow response to the point where I refuse to use it. At least Apple was smart enough to retain the old way to access these programs. I'll keep Dashboard under the hood, for now, because this feature seems better on a G5. Disappointing.
4) iChat AV -- 3 stars. Again, for the video to work properly you probably need the latest and greatest Mac. I have used a Sony Digital 8 camera with it before...my problem is that I'm not cool enough that I know enough hip Mac users who have an iSight cam. Maybe Apple employees are the biggest users. Anyway, maybe enough iPod users/Windows switchers will use iChat in the future. Jabber protocol is also supported (in addition to AIM) so that's cool.
5) Safari 2.0 RSS -- 5 stars. They have made some major improvements to Safari, including the RSS feed button and the ability to refine the RSS search and bookmark it (wow!) I love this already. For example, if you want Safari to keep track of the latest news about Alternative Rock music, you click the RSS button, type alternative rock in the RSS feed page, and bookmark it. That's it. Other features include Private Browsing that enables another user to browse security sensitive sites without giving away personal information. No one else really uses my computer so this is not a big deal to me, but when other Mac users get 2.0 I can do this at their house.
6) Automator -- 2.5 stars. I am intrigued, but I still need some examples of how to use it. It is supposed to be easier than Applescript, but not quite as powerful. I have just not been a programmer at heart. Still, I'm intrigued.
7) Quicktime 7 -- 4 stars. Video and audio on this is IMPRESSIVE, although again, you probably need a G5 to take advantage of the full effects. It would not play very well an extra hi-def large version of the Batman Begins trailer, but smaller Quicktime files were better. My only other pet peeve is that you have to buy another Quicktime Pro key again (seems like I buy one annually now.)
8) .Mac Sync -- 5 stars. I love how .Mac syncs everything now--keychains, preferences, contacts, Safari bookmarks, iCals--automatically. You still have to use iSync to sync other devices (phones, iPod, etc.) My question is why did they not include iSync and .mac stuff into one program that was built into the OS (like how .Mac Sync is built into System Preferences). Still, I look forward to this feature because it could probably restore your info if your Mac crashes.
Oh yeah, there is "one more thing." Third party hardware users need to be wary of upgrading until their manufacturers provide compatible drivers for Tiger. Case in point: I am a Digidesign MBox user who cannot record stuff into Garageband because the Mbox is not showing up in GarageBand. Digidesign said that it will be at least 8-10 weeks before a compatible driver is released. This is very disappointing since I do not have an audio input jack on my iMac. My Edirol keyboard still works with GB though, but for those of you musicmakers out there you may want to keep this in mind before upgrading, unless if Apple comes out with their Firewire Audio Interface.
In spite of these setbacks, Tiger is still a very cool OS to use and I look forward to it, since it will probably be the last upgrade my G4 can handle.
Description of Apple Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger [OLD VERSION]
Apple's long awaited new operating system brings more than 200 new features to Mac users. Technically speaking, Tiger boasts an open source core, 64-bit system, and support for the High Definition H.264 video codec. But, every user will enjoy the highlights of this new release: a new search tool, cool new mini applications, real-time RSS feeds in the browser, improved email, amped up audio and visual conferencing, parental controls, automation of tedious, repetitive tasks, and the list goes on.Apple's long awaited new operating system brings more than 200 new features to Mac users. Technically speaking, Tiger boasts an open source core, 64-bit system, and support for the High Definition H.264 video codec. But, every user will enjoy the highlights of this new release: a new search tool, cool new mini applications, real-time RSS feeds in the browser, improved email, amped up audio and visual conferencing, parental controls, automation of tedious, repetitive tasks, and the list goes on.
OS-Level Search: Spotlight |  |
| Spotlight Search Return |
More Robust Conferencing: iChat AV |  iChat Audio Conferencing |
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| Parental Controls |
| Set computer profiles for children using the aptly named Parental Controls and limit their access to system controls, documents, printers, burners, applications, email, chat, and the Web. With multiple profiles, parents can set varying levels of access for each child. Even downloaded or emailed applications are subject to parental approval first. |
| Drop and Drag Tool Panels: Dashboard |  Desktop with Dashboard Widgets |  Language Translator Widget |
 Stock Tracking Widget |
| Automated Repetitive Tasks: Automator |
 Automation of Image Editing Task with Automator |
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Tiger's email program, Mail, uses Spotlight to manage your mail. Find messages easily and let Mail automatically organize your messages as they come into the box. New photo resizing, archiving, and slideshow options enhance your ability to share and enjoy pictures via email. |
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 Automation of Image Editing Task with Automator |
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Apple's spoken interface technology, VoiceOver, gives people with visual and learning disabilities equal access to Mac. |
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Featuring the new standards-based H.264 video codec, QuickTime 7 brings you incredible video quality with lower data rates and smoother playback. |
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