Mac OS X Lion, Apple’s newly-released operating system upgrade seems to be a first-step effort to bridge the gap between their traditional desktop operating system and the newly-popular iPhone and iPad IOS. While IOS is undoubtedly more user-friendly, much of Apple’s professional user base has given the company’s integration efforts some backlash—most recently with Apple’s drastic makeover to what’s arguably their most relied-upon ProApp, Final Cut Pro. So does Apple’s OS X Lion stand as a true upgrade to Apple ProApps users as well as your average Joe?

To find out, we enlisted the help of our dear friend Drew Shackelford, Lead Assistant Editor of the illustrious Los Angeles-based reality TV production company, Pie Town Productions. Check out his review below!

Apple OS X Lion Review: Scrolling Tips

First off, OSX Lion connects the synapse chasm that has festered between iPad/iPhone and Macbook use. In many ways, the cursor has become a thing of the past. I now use gestures, (mostly two and three finger swipes) to whip around the OS.

The operating system’s learning curve depends on how much you have used Apple products in recent years. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or have been using the trackpad more than others, More >