Easily and highly customizable, but also "just works" out of the box
Configurable notifications (show me the bell sound, don't make that godawful noise)
Color tabs
Switching between tabs with Command+1, Command+2, etc.
Command+Clicking a url (say in my notes open in Vim) goes to the page! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this feature. Caveat: it has had a security issue in the past, so be aware to not hover over sensitive data while holding Cmd.
Panes
Tmux integration (if you're not using tmux or screen or something equivalent, start now)
Optional Cmd+Q protection (redundant with tmux, but still nice)
Essentially, the only reason not to install iTerm is if you don't have permissions to install apps :)
Some key features of iTerm:
Essentially, the only reason not to install iTerm is if you don't have permissions to install apps :)
I loved your answer!
Totally agree with you iTerm is LOVE :D