Manage updates with the Download AppMac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB021Z/A
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- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard price range: $129.90
- Reviewed by: Elsa Wenzel
- Reviewed on: 10/25/2007
- Released on: 10/26/2007
The good: Elegant backup via Time Machine; Finder offers powerful navigation tweaks; novel workspace customization through Spaces' virtual desktops; integration with Web data and applications; Cover Flow visualizes file browsing; iChat Theater offers green-screen backgrounds and lets users access each others' desktops; Bootcamp included.
The bad: Leopard was afflicted in some cases by installation woes and application failures; some new features, such as geotagging, aren't obvious to find; users with older Macs can't run Leopard.
The 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.
User reviews
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I really don't get CNET's rating system
by cardfan1212 on October 25, 2007
Pros: 10.5 looks to be the best OS out there
Cons: too few to worry about
Summary: I'm a windows user. Always have been. But i'll definitely be looking at Macs in the future.
What i don't understand is how this OS only receives ...Summary: I'm a windows user. Always have been. But i'll definitely be looking at Macs in the future.
What i don't understand is how this OS only receives an 8.0. Ubuntu doesn't compare with either Vista or this one. Vista has so many versions, its unreal and a crappy security policy when you go to install it.
What's not to like about OS X? You can boot up much quicker, don't have the drivers mess, has more features, and is easier to use. It's much more secure and is just a seamless OS without the bloat Vista has and doesn't suck the resources.18 out of 26 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Take it from someone who has seen it...
by njknickerbocker8 on August 11, 2007
Pros: Great look, Very effective, Efficient, and makes life so much easier
Cons: not able to be touch screen=[
Summary: This OS is genius. As i have said before i use pc, and Mac. I have a macbook and a dell 8100. Both computers are excellent, as we all know ...
Summary: This OS is genius. As i have said before i use pc, and Mac. I have a macbook and a dell 8100. Both computers are excellent, as we all know but i must say that mac really gives no issues, and now we will skip that argument, and we will focus on leopards productivity. Everything has gone from simple, to so simple you run out of things to do. Easy menu use with cover flow, its great to have stacks, i didnt see time machine, but i saw use of the new safari and just the simplicity of everything is great. Simple, yet loaded with features. Hp's ad "the computer is personal again" fits perfectly with macs, and with leopard, even more, this OS really makes you think "damn, how long did apple guys work on this" Vista is like a maze compared to this OS
9 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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When you least expect it, expect it.
by iambieny on November 11, 2007
Pros: I will let you know when I find some
Cons: Here are a few
Summary: For one thing, it does not come with Iphoto. Of course this is an 80 dollar upgrade.
Anyhow, I installed it over Tiger on my Macbook. Darn thing crippled my ...Summary: For one thing, it does not come with Iphoto. Of course this is an 80 dollar upgrade.
Anyhow, I installed it over Tiger on my Macbook. Darn thing crippled my system. I backed up all my data and did the erase and install option. It was then I discovered that my Ical backup did not work and my Iphoto was gone. Not to mention the 500 megs of memory just do not seem enough for this OS. So I of course had to invest in more memory. What an expensive day it turned into. Overall, I can say I wish that I had left well enough alone and left Tiger on the machine as it was working fine. I had never expected a Windows type experience from Apple. Hope this helps.11 out of 18 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The 'Apple Complex'
by PokerCardEnt on October 26, 2007
Pros: This is the most incredible OS I have ever used
Cons: Cnet reviewers are incompetent
Summary: First of all, I have OS X 10.5, don't ask how. I've used everything from Windows 3.1 to Vista Ultimate, and I can tell you with ...
Summary: First of all, I have OS X 10.5, don't ask how. I've used everything from Windows 3.1 to Vista Ultimate, and I can tell you with all certainty that OS X kills them all. Tiger killed them all. Leopard is just over kill. And you have the balls to give it an 8.0!?
What is this 'Apple Complex' you idiot reviewers have against Apple? You can't give an apple product more than 8.3 NO MATTER HOW GOOD IT IS. NO MATTER HOW IT COMPARES TO VISTA. You're so full of **** it's indescribable.
Either raise the rating to it's well-deserved 9.0 or higher or this site has no reputation anymore. For anything.11 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ahead of its time features but as frustrating as Windows
by SublimeJackman on November 8, 2007
Pros: Spaces and preview are extremely useful for multitasking. Also, Time Machine is a simple to use low system impact backup system.
Cons: Very glitchy, it reminds me of Windows.
Summary: As a long time PC user, I was excited last year to purchase my first Mac. I went with the Macbook Pro since I frequently need to multitask and I ...
Summary: As a long time PC user, I was excited last year to purchase my first Mac. I went with the Macbook Pro since I frequently need to multitask and I occasionally enjoy a 3d game. After almost a year of use I have had 0 major problems with OSX 10.4 and have never needed to turn it off without shutting down. So I purchased and installed Leopard on its release date of Oct. 26th expecting it to be as stable as its predecessor. But after just few hours of playing with its new features I started to notice MAJOR bugs. First is that if I run on battery for more than 20min the computer immediately powers off. The second problem is that every time I have a problem with a wireless network the computer locks up and informs me to hold down the power button until it shuts off. The final major problem that I have encountered is that after just eight days of use the computer began to lock up every time it started and I eventually needed to reformat the main disk. These problems along with a laundry list of other minor glitches are problems I would expect with Windows, not OSX. But Leopard is not all bad; as a heavy miltitasker I find spaces and the preview feature to be VERY useful, and Time Machine seems like it would work well if you have a large backup hard drive (500GB+). Overall Leopard is a brilliant and an ahead of its time operating system, but I would not recommend it until Apple works out the many bugs.
6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Mac OS X 10.5 is REALLY GREAT!
by jlseattle on September 12, 2006
Pros: Simple easy to use interface with many "home" oriented features for home users
Cons: There are none that I can think of; there isn't a better offering out there
Summary: I have been using the Apple computers for the last 5 years and can't imagine going back to windows. The interface is awesome. If your a home user you ...
Summary: I have been using the Apple computers for the last 5 years and can't imagine going back to windows. The interface is awesome. If your a home user you get free movie and dvd authoring software that is constantly updated. Mac has updated it's OS twice in the 5 years that I have been on Macs and I did pay 100 each time but the updates were worth the extra $$. In the last update we got better search tools (now much better then windows) and widgets (called gadgets in vista; widgets are rss feeds from websites like weather, cartoons and others). As far as updates to the OS, apple updates the os about every 3 months as automated downloads that your computer will pick up automatically (depending on your settings) and will prompt you to install (passwords required). Also with the Mac OS you don't have to reboot your computer very often if at all and software conflicts are unheard of. I have a laptop the never gets rebooted and the second I open my laptop it is like I never closed it. The second you open the lid the os is there.
I also have been using windows for the last 20 years up until today at work. All I can say about windows is when I'm not rebooting my computer I'm constantly making short cuts around the system to get to information I need. I always have to click a few times to launch a program or I have to create short cuts on the desktop (clutter) or use the taskbar as the shortcut (seems unnatural and against the operating system.5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Unfortunately, I had to revert to Tiger
by Cliff3 on October 30, 2007
Pros: Time machine, OS underpinnings
Cons: Lack of coordination with ISVs, Airport disk problems
Summary: Lightroom was largely not functional for me. For example, I couldn't import RAW files, it stopped seeing RAW files that had been previously imported, the print module ceased to ...
Summary: Lightroom was largely not functional for me. For example, I couldn't import RAW files, it stopped seeing RAW files that had been previously imported, the print module ceased to function. Lightroom is a critical application for me so this lack of functionality was a shopstopper for me.
I am astounded that Apple didn't coordinate the release better with key ISVs like Adobe. That is remarkably shortsighted.
I had constant security problems with airport disks that worked perfectly under Tiger. I think they neglected to QA that part of the OS.
The UI has elements that I don't care for - these have been thoroughly discussed in articles and reviews. I am impressed with the changes made to the underpinnings of the OS.
I had to revert back to Tiger. Once Lightroom is working and some of the other issues have been addressed, I will reinstall Leopard.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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apple surpassed my expectations...
by C.mac. on October 29, 2007
Pros: faster response time to programs then tiger,Spaces,Time Machine
Cons: Took over 45 mins to upgrade, ichat theater has a few bugs,
Summary: apples latest update for OSX is far better then vista i have two pc's, desktop and notebook, and i also have a Macbook and the Leopard update is amazing!!! ...
Summary: apples latest update for OSX is far better then vista i have two pc's, desktop and notebook, and i also have a Macbook and the Leopard update is amazing!!! the only draw back would be there are still a few bugs in the ichat theater (that's why the leopard only gets a nine) from that its almost perfect...
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Pretty Much Perfect
by manunited518 on July 16, 2008
Pros: Beautiful UI, very stable, tons of new features, Time Machine is a Godsend, the list goes on forever
Cons: Mild Wi-Fi Issues with 10.5.3 (Read on to find out more)
Summary: I have been a long time Windows user; heck, i used 3.1 on my grandma's old Hewlett Packard. Until recently, i loved XP's large base of programs, ...
Summary: I have been a long time Windows user; heck, i used 3.1 on my grandma's old Hewlett Packard. Until recently, i loved XP's large base of programs, and had never even looked into Macs at all.
I was then offered 2 options by the college I'm attending. I could either get a Mac OSX or Windows XP machine from the school. I did my research, and decided to spring for the Mac. I did this because i have crashed a total of 3 WinXP based computers with viruses in the last 4 years. I read about the mac OS's good fortune when i comes to viruses, and i made my decision.
Out of the box, i was amazed. 25 seconds to boot? Holy moly! The graphics on this computer are amazing. Every program works just fine. Sure, no XP program works, but you should know that before coming to OSX. People need to do some research.
I will never use Windows again. ever.
Everything is flawless for me on my MacBook. No problems with ble screens (which, by the way, plague microsoft's donkey). The OS os very zippy. i have only maxed out the CPU, and thus freezing, once. It just works.
The ONLY problem i have had was a tiny wi-fi issue. When i try to connect to an unsecured network, it usually disconnects within a minute or so.(The thing is, though, it's actually my neighbor's network, so maybe i shouldn't be doing it anyway). This is a documented problem that Apple knows about.
Now, an 8/10 rating, just for some geotagging problem? MOST users won't even know this feature exists, let alone have a camera with GPS, let alone want to even geotag their photos. Come on now be serious CNET. i have always come here for my tech reviews, and this disappoints me.
Evidence that Leopard is better than Vista is evident in Vista's sub 5.0 user rating average, while Leopard's is hovering just short of 8/10
All in all, Mac OS 10.5 Leopard has pleased me, and in fact, surprised me in every way. Like I said, it just works.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not the best, but not the worst
by anthonymac04 on November 16, 2007
Pros: Cool Feature upgrades
Cons: Too bugs from factory to consumer
Summary: I have been an Apple fan since I was six years old. So needless to say I have had quite a bit of experience with their products. As much as ...
Summary: I have been an Apple fan since I was six years old. So needless to say I have had quite a bit of experience with their products. As much as I would absolutely LOVE to give Leopard a 10, I just can't. There are WAY too many bugs that should have never have left the factory. It takes 30 minutes just to empty 50 things in my trash (not even bulk items, we're talking megs here). While there are some bugs that seriously disturb me, I'm sure they'll be fixed. I just wish Apple wasn't stretching their resources too thin. They've been so focused on this iPhone thing, it's brought the high quality so sought after, down. But on the bright side, some of the "features" in 10.5 is the new features in Mail and the Finder. Spaces is also extremely helpful. So as I stated before, this is not Apple's finest hour, but they've definitely had more bonehead products than this (I think we all remember that damn puck mouse thing - what were they thinking!?!).
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MB021Z/A
- Description: Mac OS X v10.5.1 Leopard is packed with over 300 new features, installs easily, and works with the software and accessories you already have.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.5.1
- Version 10.5.1
- License pricing Standard
Operating System
- License Type Complete package
- License Qty 1 user
- License Pricing Standard
- Media DVD-ROM
- Package Type Retail
System Requirements
- Min Processor Type PowerPC G4 - 867 MHz
- Min RAM Size 512 MB
- Min Hard Drive Space 9 GB
- Peripheral / Interface Devices DVD-ROM
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