Well, I upgraded within around 24 hours of iOS4’s being available on iTunes. The upgrade took quite a while, starting with a backup of the iPhone before uploading the new OS and finally restoring the iPhone.

I do like the new Mail functionality; the ordering of the Inboxes reduces the finger tap count quite considerably. I also like the folders, although that took a little while to get used to: the small icons can still be recognised if you forget which folder has which applications.

But the overall impression is of speed – lack of it! It takes ages to select something like a contact in Contacts. Email messages are not too slow to open, considering what you are doing with a small computer, but some applications grind almost to a halt. GPS MotionX is pretty horrendous, but that goes for any large application.

I might consider downgrading to iOS3 if I weren’t seriously considering replacing the iPhone with 4G ...

Chris

I wrote too soon ...

Snow Leopard will be with us by the end of the week. Although it will not be show a massive new set of functions, the speed of operation should be much higher as it makes more efficient use of each computer’s hardware.

Since Asam persuaded me to buy the best graphics card when I upgraded to my iMac in July 2008, I am hoping that I shall reap the benefits when I upgrade to Snow Leopard.

Here’s a summary of what’s in it. And here is a list of the applications which will apparently not work with it, at the moment anyway.

Chris

I really enjoy using Tiger. I have an iMac and a MacBook and they both run nicely with Tiger. I get the odd slowdown, but I am certain that that is Macaroni or Spotlight doing stuff. I have not had to press the Off button for a couple of weeks; and I have not had a kernel panic for at least 2 years.

So why upgrade?

Chris

Asam has a list of those who have said that they might be able to help him and others with manning the MUG stall on Friday and Saturday afternoon at MacLive Expo. Do get in touch if you can give him the times that you can help. All training and equipment will be provided .

Chris

p.s. it looks as if I can make some time on Friday afternoon; my Boss is a keen Mac user and wants to come as well ...