Iphone 5 not syncing to itunes

When I try to sync the iPhone 5 with iTunes for the first time it says I need to update to 10.7.  When I try updating to 10.7 it says, "This software requires Mac OS X version 10.6.8 or later." I have a 10.5.8.
Do I need to update to 10.6.8 to sync the new iphone?

I shouldn't have to read that or do any investigation like that prior to the purchase of the 5. I'm not an Apple geek spending my life in front of the laptop reading every bit of technical baloney.  Apple was clear about a new USB cord, why not be clear about having to have Mountain Lion?  I should have gone with the Galaxy III, used my PC and dump the MacBook Pro.  I have to purchase two OS upgrades and 2GB of RAM to sync up a $300 phone.  This is ridiculous.  In two years I'll make the correct purchase.  I am truly disappointed in Apple but do see why their stock is so high.  It costs so much money to run Apple devices and software that it's borderline criminal.

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