I just want it to be reliable and easy to use.
Same, but I'm starting to wish I had something that was a little more customizable. I hate the placement of certain things - for instance the settings is an App, which should be easier to access from w/in an application w/o exiting (like the notifications menu).
i used to laugh at the mac kids in class who we would have to wait for to catch up and get things figured out - now i am one of them
Once you learn some of the keyboard shortcuts, you'll like it a little better. OS X can be powerful. But instead of Bootcamp, I recommend Parallels. Also, you realize you can install your own SSD in your Macbook, right? I did that straight out of the gate upgraded max RAM and a Samsung SSD for minimal cost - it was pretty easy, you just need the right screwdriver.
The iPhone 5 didn't do it for me (for one thing, I hate the new screen - if it were a bit wider I would have been happy, but this tall maintaining narrow just didn't cut it for me and for another thing, iOS needs a facelift, it's almost 6 years old (might as well be 20 in computer years) and really feels its age).
Went from the 3GS->5 and I agree with you. I don't think the screen is wide enough and I agree the OS could use a major update, which would suit the younger generation (those who actually know how to use a computer) - but I knew all this before purchase.
I think Apple somewhat agrees with the UI, as they fired the creator of the Maps app, the VP of iOS, Scott Forstall. Hopefully, we'll get a fresh new interface going forward.
Really, I'm still impressed with the casing, which doesn't do anything in terms of production or functionality; but the styling, for some reason, motivates me to work and use the device more, which I can't really explain. Other than that, I may be switching to Android if iPhone doesn't improve in a year or two.