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OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion: the Ars Technica Review [Kindle Edition]

John Siracusa (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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Book Description

Ars Technica's review of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

Product Details

  • File Size: 2332 KB
  • Print Length: 118 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Ars Technica (July 24, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B008OYE8O8
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,003 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Informative July 25, 2012
By Andrea M
Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
As in past years, John Siracusa's detailed review is a fun and educational read. A well researched overview which I personally found quite useful. The only thing I would have preferred is an audiobook version. As a longtime listener of John Siracusa's Hypercritical podcast, I can imagine how some details would best delivered in his distinctive voice.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Extensive July 25, 2012
By Aaron A. Davis
Format:Kindle Edition
As expected! Siracusa is renowned for his over-analysis of the latest version of OS X, and we all benefit from his neuroticism. We all wait on baited breath for the release, and here it is for Mountain Lion. The best review you will find anywhere. Grab a cup (or two) of coffee and enjoy! It's not an OS X update until there is a Siracusa review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait July 25, 2012
By Sunil Karkera
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I wait for this more than I wait for the software. It is worth the wait. The insights are precious. John provides so much history and background of things in the OS. This is a nerd's dream - @gluecode
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read! July 25, 2012
By NVR Satisfied
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If you love cuddly Mountain Lions and extremely technical reviews of things, then you should probably, definitely read this book.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great on the iPad now July 26, 2012
By A. Mousa
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This book works great on the iPad now. It wasn't John's fault so give the guy a break. I'm about 1/3 of the way in and it's great so far. Witty and humorous writing style.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent July 25, 2012
By R. Thompson
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John Siracusa has done it again. I've read the 24 page review on Ars and I'm purchasing it here to support John.

Please note, there are a few 1-star reviews - the issue the they are complaining about has been resolved and was an error on Amazon's part (I hope they reconsider their reviews).
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The OS X Review To End All Reviews July 25, 2012
By Joel
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John Siracusa's OS X reviews are, by now, famously detailed, well researched and well written. After having done so for over a decade, each year Apple enthusiasts can look forward to a new review from him on the day of the release of OS X. This review is fantastic and will give anyone who reads it expert-level knowledge of what has changed between Lion and Mountain Lion within the operating system.

Please note: On the first day this review was posted, Amazon.com was giving John and Ars Technica difficulties with this Kindle book working on the iPad. It was entirely Amazon's fault and not John's. Amazon fixed the issue late on the night of the launch day. Any reviewers who left 1 or 2 star reviews claiming that it didn't work on the iPad were mistaken and now should change their reviews. Also, I fail to see how penalizing John's work with a review criticizing Amazon is helpful, or fair.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Want to Know About Mountain Lion July 26, 2012
By John Voorhees
Format:Kindle Edition
John Siracusa's OS X reviews are legendary in scope and depth and this latest review, covering Mountain Lion, is fantastic. John's review is well-researched, superbly written and comprehensively documented with screenshots. I highly recommend you pick this review up if you are interested in Apple's latest version of OS X.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Another one of Siracusa's epic OS X reviews
If you liked his previous discussions of OS X, you'll love this. There's more than a little bit of the obsessive about these reviews, and this particular one is no exception!
Published 10 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
I wanted to make sure I was fully up to speed on the new OS, nothing worse than being unaware of features that could make life easier. Read more
Published on September 7, 2012 by C. J. Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Not only the best review, but an in depth presentation of features and...
John's been reviewing OS X releases for Ars Technica for long time, and each presentation shows great in depth knowledge of what is new around Mountain Lion and what it means for... Read more
Published on September 3, 2012 by Rodmont
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Comprehensive as always, it's a must read for any OS X enthusiasts. John Siracusa explains exactly what you pay for when you buy Mountain Lion.
Published on August 30, 2012 by miralize
5.0 out of 5 stars Jim approved. Marco confirmed.
Siracusa does it again and writes a well thought out review of Apple's new kitty.

Marco.org writes "I greatly enjoyed John Siracusa's 10. Read more
Published on August 2, 2012 by Jim Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent balance of exposition and entertainment
Siracusa has a rare gift for writing a review that is both factually precise and comprehensive while still being engaging and entertaining. Read more
Published on July 29, 2012 by David Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
This is a great book for those upgrading from Lion to Mountain Lion. Tells you what you need to know about what is new in Mountain Lion (vs. Read more
Published on July 27, 2012 by Julian Velasco
3.0 out of 5 stars Less is More
Sometimes there can be too much information. There is a fine line between thorough and tedious. Don't get me wrong, John is an experienced reviewer with exceptional talents. Read more
Published on July 26, 2012 by Paul W. Brainerd
5.0 out of 5 stars The usual excellence
I love being able to count on having John's reviews to peruse while I install the latest OS. I can't imagine the time that goes in to these reviews but it certainly shows. Read more
Published on July 26, 2012 by MattC
5.0 out of 5 stars John Siracusa gets it
I look forward to John Siracusa's reviews equally as much as the new OS X releases, and this one does not disappoint. Read more
Published on July 26, 2012 by josh
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