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iTunes

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Vermin:
I actually find iTunes handy for keeping my music collection organized, just drag and drop a folder containing correctly tagged files and it creates the directory structure: artist/album/track.mp3, then delete the original folder.

I also like the smart playlist features, though it takes some getting used to.

I've had nothing but joy from my 30G iPod, no hassles at all, battery still lasts about a full day of listening and heavy seaching/skipping. At the time I bought it it was the largest HDD player available.

Having said that I do not use iTunes for purchasing music, and all other functions are done using these programs:

MP3Tag: tagging - this is freeware but I was so impressed I donated.
EAC/LAME: CD ripping - I guess I don't need to teach you people to suck eggs.
Albumplayer: playback on my PCs (especially my touchscreen in the bar) - not free ($50?) , but well worth it.

Also with the release of Mojo v2.0 imminent, iTunes becomes handy for file sharing across the internet or LAN, but I think this deserves it's own thread.

rossy:
I love my Zen Creative 30g media drive. WOn't allow itunes anywhere near a PC. Macs are just Ipods with a keyboard :)

aldersley:
Hey good topic.  Itunes is actually the most over rated thing in the history of anything.  I hate it so much.  I've got an ipod, but i just use Winamp.  So much easier, more convienient and just better.

Downhome61:
Sorry but I love iTunes. Don't often download from the thieving bastards but find it fantastic to catalogue and use with a 250g library.

MattyA:
I preordered the new Jimmy Barnes Rythm & Blues album on i-tunes so I could get the exclusive content. I turned on my computer at 6.30am this morning absolutely pumped to think I would have the new album to listen to in the car for the day - but while it was available on i-tunes (without the exclusive content) - IT WAS NOT available for the suckers who pre-ordered it.

It's now after 7.00pm - still nothing. I could have bought it at any record shop today (and in the end I did and I absolutely loved the whole CD) but it is incredibly frustrating that the real fans that go to the trouble of pre-ordering on i-tunes for something extra - are still waiting a day after it has been released to everyone else.

They have such an amazing marketing machine - and an awesome way to deliver music with exclusive content to true fans but still they manage to stuff it up.

I-tunes certainly don't cater for true fans.  If anyone in their marketing department was ever truly passionate about a band or artist they would know exactly what I am talking about.

Phew....feels better to have that off my chest.

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