While some Apple users have embraced the company's latest operating system, Mac OS X Lion, with open arms, others have been more hesitant and have decided to wait out the initial bumpy period of program glitches and software patches. The latter group may have found affirmation in news that the new operating system has been found to have a number of peculiar bugs that required minor Mac repair. However, on the whole reviews for Lion have been favorable. Consumers who are unsure of whether to upgrade their system may want to brush up on Lion's reported problems so they can make an informed decision.

Incompatibility with existing applications

One of the top complaints regarding Lion is its inability to run older applications. Many developers have started unveiling updated versions of those programs, but in the meantime users have had to endure a frustrating wait. In the long run, this problem could become a moot point, but for now it may encourage some Mac users to wait before upgrading to Lion.

Graphics problems

A variety of graphics issues have plagued some Lion users. In some scenarios, an error message reading "NVRM Read Error" appears on the screening when videos are run. At other times, users boot up their computer from sleep mode only to encounter a black screen, or experience system freezes when trying to perform basic tasks. Lion owners have found few solutions so far, and they may need to call a Maryland Mac repair specialist to fix these problems.

Feature missteps

Some users have complained about changes that were meant to serve as improvements over previous Mac operating systems. Apple has removed the traditional "Save As…" feature, instead requiring users to create a duplicate copy of a file if they wish to save it to a particular folder. Others lament unattractive designs, the inability to adjust font size in some menus and layouts that were meant to simplify the computer experience but that instead confuse and frustrate users.